Academic Writing Amplified

Nothing feels worse than having a piece of writing you've worked hard on rejected or criticized. But, it's part of the academic life, so I'm teaching you how to deal with it in a healthy and positive way that will improve your writing and help get your message out there.  On this episode we're going to talk about 3 different types of feedback you might receive, how to spot the differences between...

Burnout is a real thing for academics. I know you know this, but you might not know exactly what "pre-burnout" looks like, and what to do if you feel like you might be on the edge of a burnout. On this podcast episode, I'm sharing the stories of two times that I got very close to burning out, how I dealt with it, and what I'm doing to keep a comfortable pace right now. I'm sharing some red flags t...

Continuous learning through professional development is a key way to accomplish the goals that you and your university share. On this podcast episode, I'm sharing tips and ideas for how to get funding for professional development from your institution.  Although it sometimes might not seem like it, your administration really wants you to succeed--to get tenure, to get promoted, and to stay at your...

As an academic woman, your writing needs to be at the center of everything. On this episode of the podcast, I'm making the case for why it's so important to prioritize your writing, and giving you the steps to take to make it happen. You know your writing and publishing is important but it doesn't feel urgent; writing always falls to the bottom of your list; you put writing off until you have "eno...

How do you feel when you think about writing? You are never going to write and publish as much as you want if you feel yucky about your writing. But feeling good about your writing doesn't just happen randomly or by accident. You have to create that positive relationship with your writing.   In this episode I'm talking all about creating a positive relationship with your writing in order to get mo...

Do you have too much going on? In all seriousness, can you fit everything that needs to be done on your calendar? If you feel like there are simply not enough hours in the day, this episode is for you.    More and more of what we are expected to do in academia is "shallow work": paper pushing, email, useless meetings. This means that we are finding less and less time for "deep work" (terms explain...

For successful execution of the day-to-day tasks of academia, especially writing, we need to be good project managers.      As academic women, we are required to balance multiple projects at the same time, from writing and publishing to course prep to service work. The day-to-day project management tasks of the academic life are not part of our training. In some cases, these tasks are modeled by e...

This might shock you, but I'm a writing coach that doesn't believe you should try to write every day. In fact, writing every day could be counterproductive to your writing goals.    Everyone wants to write and publish more. Academia demands it; it's how we get jobs, keep jobs, and get promoted. More importantly, it's how we influence our field, get our message out to the world, and spread knowledg...

Are you an academic woman ready to amplify your voice in your field, say goodbye to burnout and overwhelm, and harness focused energy to reach your writing goals? You're in the right place.    In this introductory episode of the Academic Woman Amplified podcast, I'm sharing my story with you from my first love of writing to becoming a fully tenured professor while raising a growing family. I share...

Are you an academic woman who knows she needs to write more, but writing keeps falling to the bottom of the list? Do you feel overworked and overwhelmed and not sure if you can sustain this pace anymore? Academia was not built for women, but I believe it can change. As academic women, we have the power to create the life and career we want. This podcast is about helping you write and publish more,...