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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.
Do I Need a Writing Coach? (and How to Find One!)
What is an academic writing coach? Do you need one? How do you find one? This post works to demystify coaching and provide practical answers to all your questions!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Eight Signs That You Might Be Ready to Leave Academia (and How to Decide)
You’re feeling unhappy in academia, but don’t know if you are ready to leave. This post helps identify some signs that might indicate it’s time to go and also provides some exercises to help you decide if you really want to leave.
Should You Leave Academia? Eight Questions to Help You Decide
Do you find yourself thinking about leaving academia, but you aren’t sure what to do? In this post I offer some questions that you can go through to help you figure out your next steps.
Working from Home? Six Strategies to Make Writing Happen
Writing from home is hard! In this post, I try to help make it a bit easier by sharing tips, including online resources and helpful strategies.
Unhappy in Your Academic Job? How to Improve Things for Yourself and Others
Are you feeling unhappy in academia? Or feeling anxious and stressed about your work? Here are some ideas to help you try and make things better for you.