Academic Writing Amplified

How should you think about reading as a writer? In part one of this two-part reading series I talk about the role of reading in the process of writing an academic article. If you've ever struggled to manage reading while writing, tune in to hear how the role of reading is unique in the process of composing an academic article.  Join my next LIVE Submit Your Almost-done Article in 3 Days Workshop:...

If writing a journal article feels like a sprint, writing a book is a marathon—with changing terrain, unexpected detours, and a whole lot of mental endurance. In this episode of Academic Writing Amplified, Cathy sits down with returning guest Jane Jones to unpack the real differences between managing article projects and managing a book-length manuscript. Together, they explore why books require a...

This week I'm answering all your Navigate Intensive program questions right here on the podcast.  Navigate is a program that helps professors publish their backlog of papers. We are accepting applications until May 8. Enrollment ends May 15 and we start May 18! On today's episode I tell you whether you should do Navigate if you're just about ready to collapse after this semester. Apply for the Nav...

This week I'm answering all your Navigate Intensive program questions right here on the podcast.  Navigate is a program that helps professors publish their backlog of papers. We are accepting applications until May 8. Enrollment ends May 15 and we start May 18! On today's episode explain how you can use the Navigate Intensive to work on any writing -- not just an almost-done article. Apply for the...

Today on the podcast I interview fellow academic coach, doctor, researcher, and now book author Dr. Kemi Doll. Her book A Terrible Strength is available TODAY! Listen to the incredible Dr. Doll deep dive into her writing practice, how she decided to write this book, and what it's like as an academic to  write and promote a popular press book.  Why This Book Matters (from https://kemidoll.com/book/...

This week I'm answering all your Navigate Intensive program questions right here on the podcast.  Navigate is a program that helps professors publish their backlog of papers. We are accepting applications until May 8. Enrollment ends May 15 and we start May 18! On today's episode I explain how you will get 100% of the value out of the program even if you miss calls. Apply for the Navigate 2-week I...

This week I'm answering all your Navigate Intensive program questions right here on the podcast.  Navigate is a program that helps professors publish their backlog of papers. We are accepting applications until May 8. Enrollment ends May 15 and we start May 18! On today's episode I tell you all about why I hate the word accountability and what Navigate teaches you instead. Apply for the Navigate 2...

More like ☀️Summer Writing Planning PARTY 💃🏻 The energy was HIGH! My goal was to get 500 people registered and over 850+ of you did! You all are amazing!! This workshop was like a big party with minds blown ("Let's normalize planning and re-planning" - YES!)... lots of talk about how to recover from derailments… and only a tiny bit of resistance to my "work on writing one thing at a time" idea (...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Welcome to this series of tiny podcast episodes designed to help you think through the process of reaching new levels of growth in your writing and publishing. ☀️FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop April 23 ☀️ You're invited to my FREE Summer Writing Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST! In the free 90- minute workshop, I'll walk you through the same method I teach...

Why your emotions feel so overwhelming at work (and what's actually driving them) If you've ever had a disproportionate emotional reaction to something at work—like an email, a decision, or a setback—this episode will help you understand why. You'll see how quickly thoughts and emotions interact, and why that speed makes it feel like you're "just reacting." A simple framework to stop spiraling and...

The hidden stories shaping your academic career  You might think your habits, stress, and writing patterns are just "how things are." This episode will show you how they're actually driven by invisible narratives you absorbed in grad school—and once you see them, you can start to change them. Why academia trains you into scarcity (and how that affects your writing) If you've ever felt like there's...

The real reason you're "procrastinating"  If you've ever told yourself you "just don't have time" to write, this episode will gently call you out—in the best way. You'll discover what's actually underneath procrastination and perfectionism (hint: it's emotional, not logistical), and why understanding that changes everything about how you approach your writing. A simple question that can instantly...

About the Self-Coaching for Academics Series This special podcast series is a practical introduction to self-coaching—designed specifically for academics. Across these episodes, you'll learn how to examine your thinking, untangle emotional reactions, and make clearer, more aligned decisions about your writing and career. Instead of more productivity hacks, you'll gain tools to shift beliefs, reduc...

Many early-career academics believe that once they secure tenure, the pressure eases, writing gets easier, and work magically fits into a reasonable workday. In this episode, I explain why that belief doesn't hold up and how to take control of your career before a major milestone or promotion. Tenure is an impressive achievement. While it is a big step in your career, it doesn't automatically undo...

What happens when your research agenda is disrupted by forces completely outside your control?  In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lauren Woodard, an assistant professor of anthropology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, for a thoughtful conversation about career pivots, research transitions, and writing through uncertainty. After a year marked by fundi...

Are you committed to making 2026 an academic writing year?  In this episode, I share information on the upcoming Navigate cohort, my 12-week writing and publishing program for academics who are ready to finally move their backlog of papers toward submission, without burnout. If you've been telling yourself that you just need more time, more motivation, or fewer collaborators to publish consistentl...

What if 2026 wasn't the year you tried to do everything, but the year you finally did the thing that most aligns with your academic mission statement? In this episode, I'm officially inviting you to make 2026 your writing year. I've been planting this seed for a while now, especially as we collectively move through ongoing funding uncertainty and career volatility. Today, I want to slow down and r...