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.

It’s easy to feel down about how your academic writing is going. Here I encourage you to nurture positive emotions around your writing to help you produce a happier and more sustainable writing practice.

What’s the ideal length for a scholarly book chapter? This post talks you through word count and other elements to keep in mind when determining how long your book chapter should be.

Revising a dissertation into a book is challenging. Let’s look at three major issues that you should focus on during this process. They include argument, chapter progression, and audience.

What should I write next? This is a common question for scholarly writers. Here I provide some questions to think through as you plan out what you want to turn to next in your writing.

Why do research questions matter in our writing? What does it mean to ask a big enough question? How to do it? In this post, I answer these questions and discuss the importance of using research questions in your work.

Getting writing done is challenging for busy faculty members. This post tackles time management, sharing tips for how to put writing first.

How do you get scholarly writing done? Keeping a writing log can help you keep track of what works best for you in your writing!

Book introductions are difficult. So let’s make them easier! This post talks you through the important elements of an academic book introduction and gives advice about how to write one.

How can academics accomplish their writing goals amidst such busy lives? Here I give you writing tips to help you learn why writing in short chunks can be very productive.

Why can’t I look away from Love is Blind? And what can the show teach us about academic writing? This post explores the importance of crafting a strong argument, crafting compelling questions, and bringing your subject to life.

Writing groups work! They can be highly effective ways to boost your writing productivity and create connections with others. I discuss why and introduce my scholarly writing groups.

Writing stylishly as a scholar isn’t easy. It’s not something that we are often trained in. In this post, I provide writing tips for academics to help make your writing stand out.

Defining your audience in academic writing can be challenging. This post helps you figure out who you are writing for and how to reach them.

Making scholarly writing interesting is challenging and something which academics aren’t often taught in graduate school. This post introduces you to one strategy to help you catch readers’ attention and keep them reading.

Writing a book proposal can be a frightening undertaking. But here are some tips to help make the process easier and to help you produce an excellent proposal.

Argument is an essential part of academic writing, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out your thesis. This post provides some tips to help you see your arguments with fresh eyes and write the best manuscripts ever!

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.