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A Pep Talk for Frustrated Academic Writers

Frustrated by how your academic writing is going? You are not alone! Here's my brief manifesto of things I'd like to say to frustrated faculty writers in the hopes that it helps them to gain a bit of confidence in their writing, learn some tips on how to move forward, and further value their work.

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Six Myths About Leaving Academia, Debunked!

Deciding to leave academia is difficult. Many faculty members who are thinking of quitting get hung up on a variety of myths that suggest life outside of academia will be bleak. Let’s debunk them!

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How I Knew It Was Time for Me to Leave Academia

How do you know when it's time to leave academia? Quitting academia isn't easy and it's hard to understand when it's time to go. This post shares my story and provides some suggestions for how you might determine whether it's time for you to go.

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When and How to Approach Acquisitions Editors

Approaching scholarly acquisitions editors can be stressful. But these conversations are important to have. In this post I explain when and how to start talking about your manuscript with editors at university presses.

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Peer Review: How to Handle the Emotional Side

Peer reviews can be painful to receive, especially since scholars invest so much time in their manuscripts. This post provides some advice on how to deal with the emotional challenges of the peer review process.

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