Academic Writing Amplified

The end of October/beginning of November is a stressful time for academics. You are grading, preparing for finals, applying for grants, and writing and publishing. It is expected to feel overwhelmed and exhausted.   In today's episode, I share two coping mechanisms to help you navigate high-stress periods. Whether at work or home, it is inevitable to enter a season in life that feels transitional....

It's time to talk about what happens after mastering writing and publishing. In past episodes, we have discussed the importance of creating a sustainable relationship-based writing practice and how impactful intentional action can be in clearing your publication pipeline and boosting your academic career.   But what happens once you have mastered publications? In today's episode, we talk about the...

No matter how much we prioritize writing and publications, writing gets derailed. Sometimes it's because of professional obligations like grading or committee events. Other times derailments are unpredictable like illness. It is impossible to avoid derailment, so don't fight it. Instead, work on creating a resilient writing practice!   In today's episode I cover a key topic in the Navigate program...

The perceived stages of an academic career are very linear and do not capture the responsibilities, workload, or goals within a professorship. I have worked with hundreds of professors, so I have a unique perspective on the academic career. So, in today's episode, I explain the REAL stages of a professorship.   Tune in as I compare and contrast the perceived stages of an academic career to the rea...

As an academic writer, the ultimate goal is to have a flowing publication pipeline to build influence and notoriety in your industry. However, you won't consistently publish articles or write books without a sustainable, relationship-based writing practice. In today's episode, I share how long it takes to change your writing practice from binge writing and procrastination to consistency and produc...

Are you an academic who feels too exhausted to tackle the work you are truly passionate about? Do you struggle with an overwhelming schedule of obligations and feel there must be a better way to have a successful academic career? This episode is for you!   In today's episode, I explain how you can take your career from mediocre to magical. Get inspiration from Becky, an Elevate e graduate, who was...

Developing a strong publication pipeline is vital for academics looking to advance their careers, increase publications, and establish a healthy work-life balance. Previous podcast episodes have explained how publication pipelines can help you stay on mission, improve your relationship with writing, and get articles to submission faster.    Today, I share what a curated publication can unlock for...

If you want to get grants, you need to have publications, but if you want to complete a publication, you need a grant. It is so frustrating when you feel stalled in a project. How do you get out of this vicious cycle?   Today's episode explains how you can successfully move publications and grants forward without binge-writing, feeling overwhelmed, or overworking. Too often, academics look at the...

Meet my coach, Natalie Miller! Natalie is a professional coach who helps people with exceptionally high standards navigate life. Like myself, most of Natalie's clients are also coaches.    In today's episode, we discuss the consequences of hyper-responsibility. We explore how high standards can push us into overwork and why institutions support a "do it myself" work ethic. We talk about this issue...

Writing and publishing is the catalyst for change in your academic career! So today, we are talking about the real and amazing results changing your writing practice can have.    When you work on creating a sustainable relationship-based writing practice, fantastic things start to happen! Not only will you get more publications out, but you will gain confidence in yourself, develop a better work-l...

Extreme writing practices can sound appealing. But unfortunately, they don't work! The two most common extreme writing practices academics struggle with are: Writing everyday Binge writing   In today's episode, I discuss the flaws in following extreme writing practices and share an alternative method that will help you improve your relationship with writing, unclog your publication pipeline, and a...

Regardless of which academic system you work in, professors all strive for tenure or the promotional equivalent, that brings safety and stability to their position at their institution. But getting tenure will not solve feelings of overwork or a clogged publication pipeline. Anything you are struggling with pre-tenure will follow you through the course of your career if you don't intervene now!  ...

The Elevate program is retiring! Elevate was designed to help post-tenure academics, but these clients needed help with the same writing and publication issues as pre-tenure professors.    Despite the success of this program since its inception in 2019, it has become clear that the skills addressed in Navigate are essential to every career stage. So, to tighten up the mission of our business and b...

Today's episode highlights the relationship between rest and writing. This concept is something I have learned from my coach, and she learned from her coach, and I am thrilled to pass it on to you!   Many academics operate on a binge-and-bust writing cycle. They save up their writing tasks to get done over the summer, leading to overwork, stress, and a negative relationship with writing and public...

Some might say there are no failures, only learning experiences. However, accepting something as a failure is important to growth, development, and establishing a path forward.   Today's episode is about the consequences of delaying the right decision. I will talk very personally, specifically about what has happened in my business over the past year and how the consequences of delaying the right...

Today is an episode dedicated to appreciating the upside of things you may be harboring stress or disappointment over. Many academics have lots of partially done publications, and their record of published writing doesn't accurately reflect their impact on academia. As a result, obstacles in writing and publishing can lead to negative self-talk around productivity and an unbearable pressure to wor...

Today's episode highlights frequently asked questions or problems that we find our clients have while they are trying to write their academic mission statement.    Academic mission statements are tools to help focus your career. There are ways to integrate multifaceted interests and talents while maintaining a cohesive vision for your work. The academic mission statement is an essential part of ou...

Today's topic is how do you know if it's time to quit academia. More and more people are joining our coaching programs because they are trying to determine if academia is still right for them. So if you are a professor with a tenure track or full-time position and thinking about quitting, this episode is for you!    Listen in as I share ways to analyze what makes you want to quit and what you can...

Our twelve-week Navigate program has concluded! To celebrate, I have invited Megan Evans as a guest speaker for this week's podcast episode. Megan just graduated from the twelve-week Navigate program! Join me as I pick her brain about life before and after Navigate.   Megan is just starting her academic career and shares what made her decide to apply for Navigate. In addition, she candidly shares...

Academic mission statements are powerful tools that guide your career. It helps you set boundaries around your time, clarify your pipeline map, and qualify opportunities. But careers in academia last decades. How do you know when it is time to change your academic mission statement?   You will change and evolve throughout your career. It is common for professors to make pivots or shift focus. When...

Do you blame "bad" habits for your clogged publication pipeline? Whether you struggle with avoidance, multi-tasking, or poor project management, our Navigate program is designed to help you make lasting changes to your writing process. The first step is to outline your current "bad" habits and what purpose those actions serve.   Today, I discuss "bad" habits. Most productivity advice says procrast...

The waitlist for Navigate is open! Dedicate part of your summer towards professional development, clearing your publication pipeline, and aligning with your academic mission. Did you know many Navigate members get the program paid for by their university? There is a way to get career-changing coaching at no cost to you!   Today, I share the secret to getting internal funding for professional devel...

Are you ready to transition your publication pipeline from a theoretical list of articles you might write to a steady flow of published pieces?   If you use productivity apps and calendar tools but are still struggling to unclog your publication pipeline, this episode is for you!   Today, I talk about the four levels of publication planning. First, most academics engage with calendar-level product...

Coaching is a relatively new form of professional development for academics. If you have considered investing in a coach but are unsure if you are in the right career stage, this episode is for you.    Today, I sit down with one of our coaches, Gina. We discuss how coaching benefits different stages of an academic career. Whether you are only a couple of years in or mid-tenure, professional develo...

Make Gina's birthday wish come true! Join us in San Juan, Puerto Rico for our Spacious Academic Writing Retreat this August 4-9, 2023. Get all the info, schedule a call, and hold your spot here.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors with a disruptive perspective on their field to publish their backlog of p...