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236: [Emotions And Writing Series] Combating Writing Guilt [RE-RELEASE EP 12]

Release Date: 09/24/2024

Bonus: Humanize Your Approach To Academia

Academic Writing Amplified

Often, the career of academia can be dehumanizing. Listen to catch the tools that we use in Navigate to humanize your experience in academia. We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details and start your application process . CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy...

252: How To Set Your Own Due Dates

Academic Writing Amplified

Do you struggle to keep to your writing or project due dates? In today’s episode, I discuss the common problems academics have with setting and meeting due dates. Then, I outline how to set due dates more effectively. By building confidence around these skills, you will get better at setting due dates based on facts and data, not just when you want to turn something in. I encourage you to take the time to reflect on your writing practice. Think about the areas you can develop and get better at in the New Year. Tune in to learn the tools you need to set a due date and get the...

Bonus: Navigate Info Session Replay

Academic Writing Amplified

Navigate is designed for tenure-track women and nonbinary professors with a disruptive perspective on their field. In the 12-week program, you will learn how to write and publish more using our mission-guided time and project management processes. Navigate is a twelve-week coaching program that combines recorded modules with high-touch coaching and community, which will help you get results in just 12 weeks. During this info session I taught about: The three mistakes that most academics make when they try to publish their backlog of papers The biggest mindset shift that is holding...

251: Write Your New Year’s Story

Academic Writing Amplified

Happy New Year! In today’s episode, I share how to write your New Year’s story. I use my experiences from 2024 to guide you through creating your vision for 2025. From agency to decision-making, I break down the ups and downs of identity and mindset shifts that happen as our goals change and evolve. Reflecting on the past year is an essential step in shaping what you want your future to look like. This discussion applies to both personal and professional ambitions. As you consider what you want to focus on in 2025, I want to remind you that you have the knowledge and skills to solve...

250: [Writing Practice Series] Why 2 Hours A Week Is Enough Writing Time [RE-RELEASE 197]

Academic Writing Amplified

If you are a frequent podcast listener, you know I advocate for writing just two hours per week to make significant progress on your writing and publications. However, many scholars struggle with the idea that such small blocks of time will make a difference. In today's episode, I discuss why two hours of writing per week is not only sufficient but often preferable to trying to carve out large blocks of time. I challenge common beliefs that more time is necessary to make progress on writing projects and offer insights on how to adjust your mindset and foster a more sustainable writing...

249: [Writing Practice Series] When Your Writing Practice Is Resilient You Don’t Have To Be [RE-RELEASE EP 191]

Academic Writing Amplified

If you want to unclog your publication pipeline and get more consistent with your writing and publishing, you must develop a resilient writing practice. In this episode, I discuss how a resilient writing practice allows you to navigate life's inevitable derailments so you don't have to be resilient yourself. Rather than writing from guilt or pressure, a resilient practice lets you pause and return to your work. I explain how predictable challenges, like academic responsibilities, and unpredictable ones, like illness, can impact your writing. Then, I share the essential components of a...

248: [Writing Practice Series] How Long Does It Take To Change Your Writing Practice? [RE-RELEASE EP 189]

Academic Writing Amplified

From the moment you first picked up a crayon, pencil, or pen, you started building your experience as an academic writer. Your writing practice has evolved and adapted as you've progressed through different stages of life and career. In today’s episode, I dive into how long it really takes to transform your writing practice as an academic. I explore how your approach to writing shifts throughout your career and share my timeline for building a more sustainable writing routine that supports consistent writing and increases your publications. I also highlight the tools and skills you can...

247: [Writing Practice Series] The Real (More Awesome) Result Of Changing Your Writing Practice [RE-RELEASE EP 184]

Academic Writing Amplified

In today's episode, I discuss why writing and publishing are the catalyst for change in your career. An obvious benefit of changing your writing practice is that you publish more and get your unique perspective out into the world in an impactful way. But that's just the beginning. Shifting your focus to writing doesn't just improve your output—it can transform how you approach your entire career. I'll explore the most powerful results of nurturing your writing practice, such as enhancing your self-trust, encouraging better decision-making, and establishing a work-life balance. If you're an...

246: [Writing Practice Series] Two Writing Practice Extremes And Why They Don’t Work [RE-RELEASE EP 183]

Academic Writing Amplified

Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about writing practices. Today, I discuss two extreme writing practices: writing every day and binge writing. If you've been struggling with your publication pipeline, chances are you've tried one of these methods. While it might sound logical that writing daily or cramming during off-times will help you reach your publication goals, it won't. I break down why these approaches ultimately fail and how you can build a more sustainable, relationship-based writing practice that supports your academic career. I hope this episode helps you...

245: [Writing Practice Series] Breaking The Binge And Bust Cycle In Academic Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 164]

Academic Writing Amplified

Welcome back to another segment of the podcast series about academic writing practices. In today’s episode, I tackle a major challenge many academics face in their writing: breaking the binge and bust cycle. Many professors look forward to summer, winter, or semester breaks as an opportunity to catch up on all the publications they have put off during regular working hours. You think, “I’ll get so much done!” But then, the workload catches up with you, you burn out, and the break ends up being a time of exhaustion, not productivity. This cycle creates guilt and frustration and...

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Today’s episode is a re-release of episode 12 of the podcast.

Listen in as I explore one of the most challenging emotional obstacles to academic writing: guilt.

Guilt is the biggest killer of writing productivity. When you feel guilty about something, all inspiration or motivation to complete that task evaporates. Who wants to spend time working on something that makes us feel bad?

Academics, particularly women, often grapple with the overwhelming burden of guilt when they fall short of their writing goals. In this episode, I not only shed light on the pervasiveness of this guilt but also provide practical strategies to transform your mindset and make writing a more positive and fulfilling part of your academic career.

I also review the importance of an Academic Mission Statement as a tool to help reframe your relationship with writing. By clearly articulating the change you want to make in the world through your work, you can start to see writing not as an obstacle but as a central and motivating part of your scholarship. I also share tips on integrating writing into your teaching and research and discuss the importance of investing in yourself and your professional development.

Don't let misplaced guilt hold back your writing and publications! Tune in for insights on managing and overcoming guilt in academic writing.

For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/236.

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