Welcome to the Publishing Academic Research Podcast, a space for scholars who want to turn strong ideas into published work. Whether you're working on a thesis, finishing a dissertation, building your CV, or aiming for tenure and promotion, this podcast offers practical strategies to help you write with purpose, publish with confidence, and thrive in the process.

Join me in this podcast to learn about: – Developing a sustainable research and writing practice – Understanding what makes scholarly writing publishable – Elevating your writing to practices, rituals, and habits – Navigating feedback, reviewer comments, and revision – Building a writing life that supports both productivity and well-being

If you're looking for honest insights, actionable advice, and a community that gets the highs and lows of academic writing, you're in the right place. This podcast is here to help you do the hard work of publishing—without losing your motivation, your voice, or your mind.

Subscribe now and start writing toward impact, clarity, and publication.

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Do you struggle writing that first sentence of your project? Does it seem like your introductions are messy or unfocused no matter what you do?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack the art of crafting an introduction that  informs your reader of what your research is as well as convinces them it impact and value. You’ll learn to avoid the most common pitfalls and discover a clear, discipline-flexible structure to draw readers in from the very first line.

What You’ll Learn

• Why your introduction must convince readers that your research matters.

• How to replace filler phrases with meaningful, context-rich hooks.

• A flexible, structure that adapts to any academic discipline

Tune in now to transform your introductions into powerful openers that spark engagement, drive impact, and set the stage for your entire paper. If you find these strategies helpful, subscribe and leave a review! 

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Do you find yourself agonizing over every paragraph, sentence, or word as you write? Do you get so exhausted writing your first draft that you can't bring yourself to go back and edit?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore how to transform a fledgling draft into a polished, compelling manuscript that guides readers effortlessly through your arguments and insights. Join us as we dive deep into the art of editing and uncover why the real magic happens after the first draft.

We break down the essential levels of editing and reveal the telltale signs your work needs attention at each stage. What you’ll discover in this episode:

• How to ensure your literature review and discussion flow into a unified argument

• Techniques for writing clear, focused paragraphs with strong topic sentences and seamless transitions

• Strategies to connect assertions with evidence and keep your voice firmly in the spotlight.

We'll also discuss ways to level up your editing process so you can get the most out of your time. If you find this podcast helpful, subscribe and leave a review! 

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Are you still waiting for imposter syndrome to disappear before you write? What if you didn’t have to?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we take a hard look at how imposter syndrome shows up in academic writing—not just as a feeling, but as behaviors that sabotage your progress. Changing our reactions with imposter syndrome is the first step to taking control of our writing and protecting our mental health. 

If imposter syndrome is something you struggle with, then tune in to learn:

• Why overreading, overediting, and overcleaning are forms of self-sabotage

• How comparing yourself to more experienced scholars shuts down your voice

• What really keeps people from finishing—and submitting—their writing

• How to reframe writing as a growth process, not a test of your worth

If you’ve ever delayed a project, changed your topic, or felt like everyone else has it figured out—this one’s for you. Imposter syndrome is common. But with the right strategies, it doesn’t have to be in charge. If you find this podcast helpful, subscribe and leave a review! 

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What if writing wasn’t something to dread—but something to look forward to?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked joys of academic writing. We’ll uncover three powerful ways researchers find meaning, motivation, and even delight in the writing process—from discovery and curiosity, to community and sharing, to the deep satisfaction of publication and recognition.

You’ll learn how to:

• Reframe writing as a tool for thinking and learning

• Share your research in ways that build connection and pride

• Embrace the joy that comes with seeing your work recognized and valued

We’ll also share simple habits and writing rituals you can use to make writing more intentional, more rewarding, and more grounded in gratitude. If you're struggling with writing fatigue, rejection, or self-doubt, this episode offers a refreshing reminder: writing can be hard, but it can also be deeply joyful. If you find this podcast helpful, subscribe and leave a review! 

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Schedule a Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Is academic writing supposed to feel this lonely…or have we just accepted it as normal? What if the real barrier to writing isn’t motivation, but isolation?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore why so many scholars feel cut off from others when writing and how that loneliness undercuts our productivity, passion, and well-being. We uncover the social, institutional, and cultural forces that keep us isolated—and share concrete strategies to build connections, boost mental health, and reignite your joy in academic writing.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Identifying and understanding root causes of loneliness in academia.
• Structuring you life in ways that make room for your writing and for others.
• Developing concrete actions for connecting with others through our writing.

Breaking the loneliness cycle isn’t just good for your mental health, but a secret weapon for more productive, fulfilling writing.Ready to transform your writing life? If you find this podcast helpful, subscribe and leave a review! 

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Schedule a Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Do you find that you are rewriting yourself out of your work just to get published? Can you handle harsh reviews and hold onto your purpose?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack the challenges you face in the review and editorial process and then share concrete practices to turn feedback into forward momentum. We'll talk about how to develop the ability to handle productive, but uncomfortable, feedback while not giving up your voice or your passion.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Cope with the pressure to alter your tone and content to match reviewers’ or editors’ feedback.

• Bounce back when long-term projects fall short.

• Reconcile contradictory reviewer comments without losing your passion or your voice.

Tune in to learn how to protect your vision, harness feedback, and stay motivated through the ups and downs of academic publishing. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if these tips help you advance your next submission.

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Are you knee-deep in your thesis or dissertation and wondering how you’ll make it through? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the process whether it’s navigating formatting rules, managing technology, or just finding the motivation to keep going?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, I sit down with Kellen Schmidt, our university’s Thesis and Dissertation Services Coordinator, to unpack what really goes on behind the scenes of finishing graduate-level work. Kellen shares the most common struggles students face and dive into the emotional that too often accompany graduate study.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Navigate the technical hurdles of formatting, citations, and file types.
• Use AI responsibly (and cautiously) in your academic writing.
• Build a support network that will advocate for you through the hardest stretches.
• Protect your well-being while staying on track with your degree.

Tune in for a candid conversation about what it really takes to finish strong and why finding your people, giving yourself grace, and even treating yourself once a day might be the best academic advice you’ll ever get.

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What if I told you your literature review should be the most compelling part of your paper? How would you change your writing or citation?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore the three most common pitfalls in literature reviews and show you how to transform your review into a focused, engaging narrative. You’ll learn why tone and structure matter just as much as content, and discover practical tools to map the scholarly conversation, stay organized, and guide your reader from big-picture problem to specific research questions.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Avoid turning your review into an endless series of standalone summaries

• Establish a clear through-line that connects introduction, theory, and research purpose

• Structure your review and keep each section concise, coherent, and engaging.

Ready to elevate your literature review from rote survey to persuasive argument? Tune in now, subscribe for more academic writing insights, and share your biggest lit-review win with us in the comments!

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Do you keep getting desk rejections? Does it feel like your best ideas never make it past the editor’s decision?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’ll dig into the most common reasons submissions get desk rejected and, more importantly, what you can do to fix them. Along the way, I’ll also share some behind-the-scenes insights from the editor’s chair and practical strategies to get your work past the editor’s desk and into the review pipeline.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Spot the hidden differences between a solid paper and a publishable article
• Avoid the five most common pitfalls that lead to instant desk rejection
• Position your work so editors and reviewers see its value from the start

Desk rejections can feel like a gut punch, but they can also but they’re also an opportunity to improve.  If you’ve ever felt stuck at the desk-reject stage, this episode will help you understand what’s going on, how to adjust your approach, and how to position your writing so that it gets the attention it deserves.

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Have you ever felt like you’re your own worst critic? Do you read your own work and only think about why it’s not good enough?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’ll talk about identifying when your inner negative critic rears its ugly head and how to manage and overcome it. We’ll talk about how to recognize the voice of self-doubt, manage it, and move forward with clarity and focus in your writing. By understanding and addressing your inner critic, you can create space for consistent, confident, and productive writing

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

• Recognize the signs that your inner critic is holding you back from writing effectively
• Separate your self-worth from your writing output to reduce anxiety and self-doubt
• Use practical techniques to quiet negative self-talk and maintain momentum

By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable tools to transform self-criticism into constructive feedback and keep moving forward with your writing projects. Transform the tension of self-criticism into actionable strategies that help you make steady progress on your work.

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Do you ever find yourself with a paper you’re excited about, only to realize there’s no journal where it quite fits? Have you felt the frustration of pouring your energy into an idea, only to shelve it because you couldn’t find the right scholarly home?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about how to find journals that are a good fit for your work. We’ll walk through how you can avoid the traps that keep you from finding your scholarly community and start publishing with intention. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Develop your scholarship to align with the communities the journal serves.
• Identify journals that reflect the communities you want to join.
• Build fulfilling relationships with scholarly communities instead of chasing prestige.

Tune in to learn how to match your work with the right outlets, invest in communities that will support your scholarship, and find joy (yes, joy!) in the process of publishing.

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Have you ever sat down at your desk, opened your laptop, and felt like you had absolutely nothing left to give? Do you find yourself staring at the screen, exhausted because you’ve been running on empty for too long?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re going to talk about writer’s block: what it looks like, why it happens, and how to restore the energy you need to keep moving forward. We’ll explore how a lack a clarity may be killing your writing momentum and practical strategies for recharging your creativity when it feels completely drained. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How a lack a clarity may be killing your writing momentum.
• How exhaustion and overwhelm stop you from writing.
• How to restart your writing and build momentum again.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to protect your energy, recognize the warning signs of writer’s block, and create sustainable writing habits that help you finish strong.

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Do you ever worry that your qualitative research results section just isn’t doing justice to your participants’ stories? Or that your analysis ends up being either too thin, too cluttered, or scattered for your readers to make sense of?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to write a rigorous and evocative qualitative research results section, one that captures peoples’ lived experiences with rigor, empathy, and clarity. We’ll discuss how to turn raw data into a compelling, credible, and human-centered narrative.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Build results sections that balance participants’ voices with your analytical insight.
• Avoid the common pitfalls of over-quoting, over-telling, or drifting from your research question.
• Organize themes and subthemes in ways that show depth, coherence, and theoretical saturation.
• Honor your ethical responsibility as a caretaker of others’ stories through strategies like member checks and reflexive writing.

Tune in to learn how to craft qualitative results that reveal, resonate, and respect—the kind of work that lets your participants’ voices shine while showing your readers what it truly means to see through data.

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Have you ever looked at your CV and thought, “I did all that…but who was it all for?” Have you chased deadlines, won awards, and met every metric, but feel further from the ideas that first inspired you?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to protect your academic identity and purpose in a system that all-too-often rewards output over authenticity. We’ll unpack the pressures that push scholars to toward unfulfilling productivity and how to resist them without losing your momentum.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Reconnect with your intellectual identity and rediscover what drew you to research in the first place.
• Set “aligned output” goals that track progress in ideas, not just publication counts.
• Say “no” strategically to projects that don’t serve your long-term scholarly purpose.
• Define what enough looks like for you, so your academic path reflects who you are—not just what’s rewarded.

Tune in to learn how to preserve your purpose, realign your goals, and keep your scholarship centered on what truly matters to you.

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Do you feel like everyone around you is getting published, winning grants, and stacking accolades? Have you seen colleagues celebrate on social media and felt that quiet sting of “why not me?”

Hey co-authors! In this episode, I talk about the culture of comparison in academia and how it can drain joy from our work and even turn colleagues against each other. We’ll discuss why this culture exists and how it harms us, but more importantly, how we can resist it.  We’ll explore:

• Why academic comparison is so pervasive.
• How comparison can become toxic, both to our own well-being and our community.
• How to reframe envy into motivation and make candid choices about what success means to you.

At the end of the day, scholarship should be a refuge and a way to pursue curiosity, connect with others, and build meaningful conversations. Let’s talk about how to safeguard joy in your work, even when the culture around you feels competitive or harsh.

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Schedule a Free 30-minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Do you feel crushed when a rejection email lands in your inbox? Do you spiral into self-doubt, avoidance, or shame, unable to moving forward?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we dive into dealing with rejection in academic publishing. We’ll unpack why rejection cuts so deeply and how you can respond in healthier, more productive ways.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize and interrupt unhelpful reactions like catastrophizing, avoidance, or over-personalizing feedback.
• Reframe reviewer comments so you can find opportunities for growth instead of shame spirals.
• Assess whether rejection is about your project or simply the wrong journal—and adjust your path forward.

Tune in to learn how to navigate rejection without losing your confidence, your voice, or your joy in scholarship. 

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Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Have you ever read a research article where the findings seemed interesting, but the method section left you with more questions than answers? Have you ever wondered how much detail is really necessary to convince readers that your qualitative research is rigorous and credible?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most important but often overlooked parts of qualitative research writing: the method section. We’ll unpack why a clear, detailed, and transparent methods section is essential in building trust with your reader. I’ll walk you through what reviewers and editors are looking for and how to avoid the common traps that weaken good qualitative work.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Write method sections that build trust and credibility with your readers.
• Recognize how to include context and reflexivity.
• Avoid the pitfalls of vague or incomplete descriptions that can sink your article.

Tune in to learn how to strengthen your qualitative methods, demonstrate rigor, and give your findings the solid foundation they deserve. 

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Do you ever stare at a half-written literature review paragraph and think, “Where the heck am I going with all of this?” Do you ever worry that your paragraphs are either too convoluted or just an endless stream of summaries?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we dig into how to write crisp, compelling paragraphs in your literature review. We’ll unpack the common traps and then walk through a clear, three-step approach for crafting paragraphs with purpose. You can also access an annotated example through this Google Drive link or at the bottom of this description. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Start each paragraph with a strong analytical claim, not a description.
• Synthesize studies using patterns, agreements, and contradictions—not one-study summaries.
• Add reasoning and transitions that highlight consequences, contradictions, or gaps.
• Check your work with quick diagnostics.
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Tune in to learn how to write paragraphs that argue, connect, and build momentum—one clear, intentional claim at a time.

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Google Drive Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WndswDWt6FLeh92Do59ciEH7re-Ej3Gf?usp=sharing

Are you teaching all week, grading at night, and going to endless committees in between? Have you never taken a real vacation or enjoyed a weekend because you spend them “catching up” on research?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to manage your energy—not just your time—so your writing life becomes sustainable. Academia often rewards output over balance, but overwork doesn’t make us better scholars. Producing better does…and “better” takes time, rest, and energy.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize the hidden traps of academic overwork, from poor deadline management to becoming the “default helper” in your department.
• Identify how burnout disguises itself as busyness—and how it limits creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Audit your energy to understand when your focus peaks and dips, so you can match writing tasks to your natural rhythms.
• Use practical energy management tools like the “One Major Thing” rule, recovery rituals, and calendar strategies to protect your bandwidth.
• Spot and resist predatory academic behavior that thrives on your exhaustion and blurred boundaries.

Protecting your time and energy starts with you, but it can’t end there. Real change sometimes requires asking for institutional support or even walking away from environments that don’t value your well-being.

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Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Do you arrive at your qualitative discussion section so tired and burned out that it feels like a slog to put anything on paper? Do you keep getting feedback that says that your discussion isn’t doing enough to interpret your findings?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’ll discuss how to develop a discussion section for your qualitative research that highlights your scholarly contribution while honoring the commitments to qualitative inquiry. We’ll talk about how to weave your insights and literature together to make your writing go from merely descriptive to evocative and engaging.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Interpret findings instead of repeating them.
• Connect results to theory and purpose with clarity.
• Write meaningful implications without overreaching.
• Craft confident, balanced conclusions that sound like scholarship, not summaries.

Listen in to find out how to write a discussion section that interprets, extends, and inspires, so your work lands with clarity and purpose.

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Do you ever walk into an academic conference and feel a knot in your stomach because of the pressure to sound brilliant, network flawlessly, and not accidentally embarrass yourself in front of your field’s big names? You’re not alone.

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re unpacking how to make a strong, authentic impression at academic conferences without losing your mind. From your presentation style to hallway conversations, we’ll talk about how to replace performance anxiety with purpose and how to connect with others in ways that actually matter.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Prepare presentations that communicate clearly and confidently (including the 10/20/70 rule for balance).
• Navigate the social side with authenticity and grace.
• Make a lasting impression by being curious, kind, and collaborative and not just performative.

The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room, it’s to leave people thinking, “I’d love to talk to them again.” Tune in to learn how to show up as your authentic self, share your work with confidence, and walk away from your next conference feeling connected.

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Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

Do you ever dread that journal review request hitting your inbox? Do you get worried you’ll either spend way too long on it or, worse, become Reviewer 2 in the process?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to review other people’s work without becoming Reviewer 2, the condescending, nitpicky, or ego-driven academic villain we’ve all encountered (and, if we’re honest, sometimes accidentally-on-purpose have been). You’ll learn how bad reviewers erode the culture of scholarship and discourage innovation, and how to avoid falling into those traps yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize and replace toxic review habits with constructive, ethical ones.
• Match your level of feedback to where the manuscript actually is to protect your time.
• Write feedback that’s direct but humane—firm without being cruel.
• Set clear limits for how many reviews you’ll do and how much energy you’ll give.

We’ll also talk about what good reviewing looks like and how to make sure you can do your best to review generously, critically, and responsibly without losing your empathy or your sanity.

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Have you ever gotten glowing feedback from a professor or advisor and wondered, “Is this really good enough to publish?” Have you ever hovered over that “Submit” button wondering whether you are ready for what the decision may be?

Hey co-authors, in this episode we break down the most common indicators that your manuscript isn’t quite submission-ready as well as the markers for success. You’ll learn how to spot problems before reviewers do—and how to fix them with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The most common structural and methodological red flags that signal “not yet.”
• Practical steps to strengthen weak sections before peer reviewers ever see them.
• How to build your own internal “submission sixth-sense” to improve success rates.

Whether you're polishing your first manuscript or your fifteenth, this episode gives you a practical checklist, sharper instincts, and a clearer sense of when your work is primed for peer review (and when it needs a little more love).

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Have you ever sat down to write and immediately felt your chest tighten, your mind go blank, or your motivation evaporate? Has it seemed like forever since you haven’t had a day of foggy, vague, or unmotivated thinking?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system when writing (and everything else!) feels a bit overwhelming. We break down how chronic academic pressure can lead to dysregulation, how your brain interprets stress, and why your nervous system treats writing like a threat even when you want to make progress.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why chronic stress pulls your brain into survival mode and shuts down clarity, focus, and decision-making.
• How vagus nerve dysregulation loop that keeps you procrastinating, refreshing email, or endlessly “getting ready to write.”
• Practical, research-backed techniques to calm the nervous system and generate the small dopamine wins needed to get started.

If you’re trying to write but feeling stressed, stuck, or unsure where to begin then this episode will help you understand your brain, lower the pressure, and finally move forward. 

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 Hey, co-authors! I'm really excited today because I get the chance to talk with Dr. Danielle De La Mere, who is the founder of Self-Compassionate Coaching and the podcast creator and host of the Self-Compassionate Professor podcast. She has over 200 episodes featuring guests who have paved, creative and self-compassionate career paths, both within and outside of academia after struggle.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

• The jump from academic to alt-academic life. 
• How to digest your emotions to find your true center.
•  How to listen to your inner wisdom.

If it seems like you've hit a rut in your academic career, Dr. De La Mare can help you identify your barriers and find a path to inner growth.

Make sure to connect with Dr. De La Mare! 

Visit her Website! Set up a Coffee Chat!  Listen to her Podcast!

Have you ever opened an article you published and felt the rush of joy to see your name in print? Does your stomach still get a little flutter when you get an “Accepted” decision?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we intentionally shift the focus onto the joys of publishing academic research. In a field where publishing is often framed as exhausting, stressful, or joyless, it’s easy to forget that there are moments of genuine delight woven into the process.

We explore the pleasure of intellectual discovery, the satisfaction of shaping ideas through writing, and the deeply human joy of becoming part of an ongoing scholarly conversation.

In this episode, you’ll reflect on:

• How publishing creates space for intellectual play, curiosity, and moments of genuine discovery.
• Why seeing your ideas take shape on the page can feel grounding, clarifying, and affirming.
• How publishing connects you to a broader community of scholars across institutions, disciplines, and time.

If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel drawn to research and writing, then this episode will help you reconnect with the quieter, sustaining joys that make academic publishing meaningful in the first place.

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Have you ever received an unexpected email from a reader, student, or colleague saying your work helped them think differently, teach differently, or feel less alone? Have you ever paused and realized that a single article can influence ideas in the future in ways you never imagined?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we continue our joy-forward reframing of academic publishing by focusing on what happens after publication. We explore the joy of impact beyond the CV, the often-overlooked pleasure of collective scholarship, and the quiet meaning of leaving a scholarly trace that extends beyond any single project, role, or institution.

In this episode, you’ll reflect on:

• How research creates ripples of impact through teaching, practice, and public scholarship.
• Why collaboration and co-authorship can be sources of connection, mentorship, and shared celebration.
• How publishing allows you to leave a lasting scholarly trace—contributing to conversations you may never see, but that still matter deeply.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your work truly makes a difference, this episode will help you recognize how your scholarship lives through people, ideas, and communities far into the future.

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Have you ever wondered what reviewers actually mean when they ask you to “build on past scholarship”? Have you ever been told that your tone is antagonistic or belligerent?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to engage prior research in ways that reviewers recognize as credible, thoughtful, and genuinely contributory. We move beyond the idea that good writing has only one style or tone and instead focus on how you can better position you work through your prose.

In this episode, we break down:

• How effective summaries show you know the terrain without falling into laundry lists
• What it means to enter scholarly conversations by organizing ideas and how to show you are not just reporting on scholarly debates but actually joining them.
• How to develop your prose ways that pushes scholarship into new populations, contexts, or domains and how to frame it in respectful, precise, and evidence-based ways

If you’ve ever struggled to explain how your work fits with past scholarship, then make sure to give this episode a listen!

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Have you ever opened an email from a journal, seen the words “Revise and Resubmit,” and felt relief and panic hit at the exact same time? Have you found yourself rereading reviewer comments over and over, unsure whether or how to start revising?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about R&R anxiety—that strange in-between space where your work isn’t rejected, but it’s not accepted either. We unpack why R&Rs can feel uniquely destabilizing, how uncertainty fuels overthinking, and why even seasoned scholars struggle to interpret feedback without catastrophizing. You’ll learn how to:

• keep momentum without losing yourself in the process.
• Manage the emotional whiplash of conditional acceptance
• Separate signal from noise in reviewer comments
• Creative revision strategies that move your work forward without letting anxiety take over.

Whether you are working with an R & R right now or or still carrying stress from a past one, then this episode is about staying steady, strategic, and humane in your process.

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Have you ever hesitated to reach out to a potential advisor because you’re worried they will turn out to be a bad fit once it’s too late to change? Do you find yourself vacillating between choosing an advisor that you like interpersonally and the one that’s the most prestigious?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re starting a series on how to develop your thesis or dissertation starting with the most important first step: getting an advisor. We’ll talk about how to honestly evaluate your own strengths, name your limits without shame, and choose an advisor not just for their reputation, but for their fit. In this episode, we’ll discuss:

• Evaluating your strengths and weaknesses as a researcher
• What advisors should and should not do.
• Starting off your relationship in the right way.

If you want to finish this project without losing yourself (or years of your life!), this is where the work really starts.

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Have you sat down to write, and before the words arrive, you ask, “Is this safe to say?” or  Is this worth the risk? Have you noticed that you second-guess your prose or are more hesitant with some ideas?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about what it means to keep writing your research when scrutiny feels sharper, stakes feel higher, and self-censorship can quietly replace curiosity. This conversation isn’t about being provocative for its own sake. It’s about writing with intention, clarity, and purpose when the ground feels unstable. We’ll discuss how to:

• Name the climate without doom-spiraling.
• Understand the cost of silence.
• Write with strategic courage.

You’ll hear practical ways to separate discomfort from danger, draft without fear before revising with strategy, and reconnect with the long-term purpose of research that outlives any single moment.

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Have you ever noticed how clear, patient, and intentional you are when you teach and how dense, guarded, or overly cautious your writing can feel? Have you ever wondered why the skills you use effortlessly in the classroom seem to disappear once you open a blank document?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to write research the way you teach. We explore why scholars often abandon their strongest pedagogical instincts when writing for publication and how academic norms quietly push us toward opacity instead of clarity. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Translate teaching talents into writing skills
• Anticipate reviewer and reader confusion before it derails your draft
• Reframe clarity as evidence of expertise, not a liability

If you’ve ever felt like your writing doesn’t reflect how well you actually understand your work, this episode is an invitation to bring your best teaching self back onto the page.

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Do you keep getting told that your thesis or dissertation project is too big? Do you ever feel like your project’s topic is easy to see in your mind but almost impossible to detail to another person?

Hey co-authors, in this episode, we talk about the difference between an interesting idea and a sustainable research project, including the common traps of over-curiosity, overcompensation, and mistaking volume for quality. You’ll hear practical ways to think about projects that can actually be completed with the time, skills, and access you have now. Together, we’ll discuss how to

• Explore the emotional labor of topic choice
• Identify the difference between passion and entanglement
• Find topics that are ones you can return to even on your worst writing days.

This episode is an invitation to choose forward motion over perfection, to see your thesis or dissertation as a platform rather than a verdict, and to give yourself permission to do work you care about and let it be limited.

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Have you ever told yourself you'll write when you finally have a free full day? Or notice that you only make real progress on your thesis or dissertation when a deadline forces you into a writing sprint.

Hey, co-authors! In this episode we talk about how to reach, maintain, and succeed in a steady rhythm of writing. We'll discuss how to:

• Develop your motivation, locus of control, and self-efficacy. 
• Build practices for sustainable, rather than intense, writing.
• Know which writing practices you need to keep or change for the rigors of long-term writing.

Building a foundation for achievement now will not only help you finish your thesis or dissertation, it will enable you to obtain your goals post-graduation. Now's the time to build your repertoire for success!

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Have you ever opened a blank document for your literature review and immediately felt like no matter how much you’ve read, it’s never quite enough? Or felt like with every reading, your project becomes less and less clear, until you’re uncertain what your project is actually about?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we demystify the introduction and literature review chapters and talk about why this stage of writing feels so overwhelming. We unpack real pressures underneath it, and why reading should narrow your focus, not expand it forever. We’ll also offer practical suggestions for how to start writing in ways that are productive and sustainable. You’ll learn:

• What these chapters are actually designed to do and how they work together to frame, justify, and position your study.
• The most common literature review traps, including summary without synthesis, citation dumping, endless reading, and writing before you have structure.
• How to identify core conversations in your field, build section headings before drafting paragraphs, and know when you’ve truly read enough.

If you’re stuck in the reading spiral, overwhelmed by sources, or unsure how to turn notes into argument, this episode will help you shift from collecting literature to positioning yourself within it with clarity and confidence.

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Have you ever sat down to write the method x`chapter of your thesis or dissertation and felt like you were supposed to justify every decision you’ve made since childhood? Or stared at your draft wondering why it reads more like a list of tasks than a clear explanation of how you conducted your study?

Hey co‑authors! In this episode, we unpack why the method chapter feels so intimidating and show you how to transform it from a technical hurdle into a compelling story of your research decisions. We’ll dig into the real pressures behind this chapter and reframe methods as a narrative that can bring clarity, coherence, and confidence to your work. You’ll learn:

• How to think of your methodology as a story of choices—a guided tour of how you found your answers.
• The most common methodology mistakes, including writing a “what I did” log, offering weak or generic justifications, and misaligning your questions with your methods.
• How to strengthen your decisions, test your chapter for narrative coherence, and bring your researcher voice back into the picture without turning it into a memoir.

If you’re overwhelmed by how to explain your methods, unsure how much detail is enough, or struggling to justify your choices with clarity, this episode will help you shift from reporting tasks to telling a thoughtful, persuasive methodological story that truly supports your study.

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Have you ever sat down to write and realized something just isn’t working, but you can’t quite tell why? Do you keep trying the same tricks to “get unstuck,” only to find that nothing seems to help?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we take a closer look at writing slumps during the thesis or dissertation. We explore five common “slump archetypes” and articulate why each one calls for a different way forward. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to quickly diagnose the kind of slump you’re experiencing so you can stop guessing and start responding more effectively. • Why foggy thinking, procrastination, perfectionism, overload, and exhaustion each disrupt writing in different ways. • Practical strategies to move forward so you can go back to being productive.

Throughout the episode, we share small stories and examples of how writers break out of these patterns once they recognize what’s really happening. Because a writing slump isn’t a verdict about your ability—it’s a signal about what your mind and body need next.

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Do you feel like you’re hopelessly lost in a maze of tables, quotes, and statistics in your results or discussion section? Or, that you’ve never been further away to completing your thesis or dissertation, even though you’re right at the finish line?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we tackle one of the most difficult transitions in your thesis or dissertation writing: developing compelling results and discussion chapters. We’ll discuss how to best develop your chapters using a simple principle: Your reader should never have to work harder than you do to understand your work. In this episode, we’ll discuss:

• How to organize findings around research questions, hypotheses, or study purpose
• Techniques for developing strong discussion takeaways without repeating your Results
• Practical signposting phrases that improve clarity and narrative flow

Whether you're writing a thesis or dissertation, this episode will help you transform scattered findings into a coherent and persuasive story about your research.

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Do you find yourself looking for ways to prepare for a dissertation defense, but feel like you don’t even know what your committee will ask? Have you ever wondered what separates a stressful thesis or dissertation defense from a successful one?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we demystify both the prospectus defense and the final dissertation defense, explaining what committees are actually looking for and how to navigate these rituals with confidence. Most importantly, we share practical preparation strategies, so the final stretch feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What committees are actually evaluating in a prospectus defense versus a final defense
• The different advisor roles that shape the tone of the room
• How to identify and prepare for the vulnerable points in your dissertation
• How to organize committee feedback into actionable revision categories

The key reminder: you’ve already done the hardest part by building the project. The defense is simply the moment where you demonstrate that you understand it. With preparation, clarity, and a plan for revisions, you can walk into that room ready for a productive conversation about your work.

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Have you ever wondered why do so many strong theses or dissertations never turn into a single publication? Do you worry that once you finish your project, it will only go to collect dust on the shelf?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we reframe the dissertation or thesis project from being a standalone document, to viewing it as a portfolio of publishable work waiting to be refocused. We walk through the systems you need to put in place from the beginning to make sure your work is publication ready.

We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

• How to approach your project as publishable research from its inception.
• How to identify a contribution from the project that tie it to a journal
• How to utilize literature review across multiple submissions

If you’re sitting on a thesis or dissertation and unsure how to turn it into publications, this episode gives you both the structure and the next steps needed to get it to print.

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Have you ever wondered what life is supposed to feel like after the thesis or dissertation defense? And what it might mean if the moment you worked toward for years doesn’t feel as triumphant as you expected?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about the post-defense emotional crash, the common feeling of being emotionally drained, unfocused, or unfulfilled once the defense is over. We explore several of the most common post-defense emotional challenges and offer practical and healthy ways to navigate this transition. In this episode, we discuss:

• Why emotional exhaustion and anticlimax are common after the final defense
• The “Now what?” anxiety that follows finishing a major academic milestone
• Strategies for rebuilding routine, energy, and identity after the dissertation

Finishing the dissertation is a huge achievement, but it’s also a transition. It’s time to prepare now so you can embrace the change and move onto the next part of your life with joy.

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Have you ever wondered what actually makes a textbook sell or why so many well-written ones never take off? Do you worry about how to balance writing about what you love with what instructors will adopt?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack why textbooks succeed not just on quality, but on market fit and usability. We discuss textbook writing as an intellectual, scholarly, and economic endeavor, where understanding your audience, the market, and adoption pathways are just as important as the content itself. We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

• How to target the right publisher and craft a pitch that functions as both a compelling intellectual vision and a strong business case.
• How to conduct market research by analyzing competing textbooks and gathering insights from instructors and students.
• How to develop a prospectus that emphasizes market demand, course fit, and adoption potential.
• How to position your book for adoption through outreach, marketing, and strategic timing—and how to plan for future editions.

If you’ve ever considered writing a textbook—or want to understand why some succeed while others stall—this episode gives you the framework and practical steps to build not just a book, but a product that gets used.

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Have you ever wondered why so many edited volumes fall apart before they’re ever submitted? And what does it actually take to turn a strong idea into a coherent, collaborative collection?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore how to create, submit, and publish edited volumes We discuss how the challenge of the edited collection is its emphasis on organization, coordination, and management. We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

• How to validate your idea by ensuring a unified theme, determining whether the project truly needs multiple voices, and positioning it within a timely scholarly conversation.
• How to build your contributor team by balancing anchor scholars and emerging voices while maintaining both diversity of perspective and coherence of argument.
• How to manage the workflow by setting realistic deadlines, creating clear communication systems, and navigating inevitable challenges like late submissions, dropouts, and uneven chapters.

This episode gives you the structure and next steps to move from idea to execution, emphasizing planning and organization as the route to getting your work out into the world.

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Have you ever had what seemed like a dozen ideas for a book, but never moved past the title? Or have you had your heart set on one idea, but just can’t seem to make meaningful progress on it?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about the scholarly monograph as a focused intellectual project built on clarity of argument, strong positioning, and a clear scholarly identity. And, we discuss how to stay anchored when distractions inevitably arise. We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

• How to move beyond the “idea trap” by recognizing why ideas feel exciting but projects become difficult.
• How to target the right publisher by identifying presses that align with your work.
• How to write with both readability and authority.
• How to move from contract to completion by building sustainable writing habits.

If you’ve been circling a book idea without traction (or struggling to turn a contract into a completed manuscript), this episode will give you the structure and next steps to get you across the finish line.

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Have you ever read an academic article or chapter that technically said all the right things, but still felt impossible to keep reading? Or have you ever looked at your own writing and wondered why it feels flat, repetitive, or disconnected?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore the concept of narrative tension in scholarly writing, that invisible force that pulls readers from one paragraph, section, and chapter to the next. We unpack why this isn’t about “creative writing,” drama, or flair, but about maintaining intellectual momentum so readers feel engaged throughout your work. We’ll explore:

• What narrative tension actually means in academic writing.
• How narrative tension collapses and constantly violates or resets the reader’s attention.
• Why many scholars unintentionally weaken their writing by mistaking dullness of writing for objectivity or repetition for reasoning.
• How to rebuild momentum using practical techniques so your writing maintains intentionality, progression, and intellectual energy.

If your writing feels structurally correct but somehow lifeless, or if you want readers to stay engaged from introduction to conclusion, this episode gives you the tools and next steps to rebuild narrative tension and create scholarly writing with real momentum.

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Free Example Paragraphs Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_p7xTF4Ev4jSOrF8GnfEtAxbFul_wZ2U/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112366141907300349810&rtpof=true&sd=true 

Have you ever spent an entire day “getting ready” to write… and somehow ended the day without writing a single paragraph? Have you spent four hours reorganizing Zotero folders instead of writing?

Hey Coauthors! In this episode, we explore one of the most pernicious forms of avoidance: productive procrastination. We discus how preparation feels often feels like the responsible, strategic, and committed thing a writer should do, but differentiate where strong preparation becomes a substitute for the difficult intellectual labor of actually drafting ideas. We talk about:

• The trap of “writing when I’m ready” mindset.
• The causes of procrastination and their emotional roots.
• The difference between writing with uncertainty and uncertain writing.
• Practical tips for how to stop wasting your time and start getting your writing done.

Scholars get trapped in perpetual preparation and by the time they realize it their timely contribution can get scooped by someone else. Don’t let procrastination get in your way of being on the cutting edge of your discipline.

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Have you ever felt stuck trying to choose a research topic, not because you lack interest, but because it seems like you want to study everything? Or have you been told your ideas are too big for a single article, thesis, or dissertation?

Hey, co-authors. In this episode, we explore why many authors unknowingly have weak topics that end up creating friction across every stage of a project, from the literature review to the methods to the motivation itself.  We focus on how a good research idea is one that is carefully shaped through narrowing, clarification, and problem identification. We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

• Why broad domains are not researchable topics, but starting points that still need refinement.
• How poorly shaped topics create endless literature review spirals, unclear methods, weak contributions, committee confusion, and burnout.
• How to turn broad interests into relationships between variables, constructs, or experiences that can actually be studied.
• How drafting a question, hypothesis, and purpose statement together can force precision and strengthen the intellectual core of your project.

If you’re struggling to move from curiosity to a focused research direction, this episode gives you the structure and next steps to reshape broad interests into researchable questions that generate clarity, confidence, and momentum.

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Do you get told to “write for your reader” but don’t really know what that means? Have you given a presentation that you felt hit all the right details, but didn’t seem to interest the audience?

Hey Co-authors! Today I get a chance to talk with Stanford Professor Jack Baker, on his new book : Communication by Design: An Engineer's Guide to Sharing Your Research. Whether you’re in engineering, STEM, or the humanities, his book is full of great ideas for making your sure research has the greatest impact, on the most people.