Christine Tulley, Executive Writing Coach & President

Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast

Defend, Publish & Lead (formerly Defend & Publish) offers a weekly podcast designed to help get you started (or restarted) on your academic writing projects. Episodes feature a range of topics on writing productivity, including writing project management, strategies for managing writer's block, dissertation advice for students and committee members, pandemic writing strategies, techniques for balancing parenting and writing, promoting your writing and research, and more. Every podcast offers strategies to try and resources to check out.

Author

Christine Tulley, Executive Writing Coach & President

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Education

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www.defendpublishlead.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

D&P Podcast Episode 71: Nerdy Beach Reads 07.05.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes four "nerdy" books she's reading this summer. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Podcast Slides Episode 70 Video Podcast: Summer Writing Rhythms Books and Reads Mentioned The Writing Workshop Paris Review Interviews Candid Advice for New Faculty Members Developing Research Writing UPCOMING EVENTS Don't forget to reg...

D&P Podcast Episode 70: Summer Writing Rhythms 30.04.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how summer writing time doesn't operate the same way as scholarly writing time does during the year. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE April Writing Boost on Summer Writing Planning (past event - if you want the recordings and summer planning templates, email christine@defendandpublish.com ) How to get summer writi...

D&P Podcast Episode 68: Final Grading Vs. Writing 17.04.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley talks through how to manage writing time during times in the semester when grading is heavy, particularly at the end of the academic year. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Efficient Grading from Faculty Focus How to Write with a Heavy Teaching and Grading Load Time Management for Grading vs. Writing Are you a new podcast s...

D&P Podcast Episode 67: Final Push Dissertation: Problem Solving 11.04.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley talks through solving common problems and advises to "finish the dissertation you have, not the one you envisioned." Resources mentioned in this episode: How to Respond to Dissertation Advisor Feedback How to Communicate with your Dissertation Advisor Are you a new podcast subscriber? Email us at christine@defendandpublish.com...

D&P Podcast Episode 66: Final Push Dissertation: Writing 02.04.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley talks about four strategies for completing your dissertation. Resources mentioned in this episode: D&P Podcast Episode 40: Posting Your Thesis on the Wall D&P Podcast Episode 46: Using Asana to Manage a Big Revision Manchester Academic Phrasebank Are you a new podcast subscriber? Email us at christine@defendandpublish.com to l...

D&P Podcast Episode 65: Final Push Dissertation: Taking Stock 25.03.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley talks questions to ask your advisor to find out when your dissertation will be finished. Resources mentioned in this episode: GradHacker, " When It Comes to Dissertations, Done Is Best " Academic Writing Tips: How to Stay Motivated - Are you a new podcast subscriber? Email us at christine@defendandpublish.com to let us know an...

D&P Podcast Episode 64: Defend and Publish Updates 12.03.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes new developments at Defend&Publish. Don't forget to register for the Workshop on Expanding Audience for Non-Fiction Writing Are you a new podcast subscriber? Email us at christine@defendandpublish.com to let us know and receive a FREE Habit Tracker or digital download! Sign up for a free 30 minute consultation at www...

D&P Podcast Episode 63: Unfinished Business Day 12.03.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley talks about the importance of tackling a batch of unfinished business projects at one time. Resources mentioned in this episode: Gretchen Rubin Happiness Project "Admin Day" - Organize 365 "Tackling Nagging Tasks" in a Power Hour Don't forget to register for the Workshop on Expanding Audience for Non-Fiction Writing Are you a...

D&P Podcast Episode 62: Reasons for Source Support 05.03.2022

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley explains five functions sources can play (when the source is not the primary object of analysis). LINKS: Functions of sources RESOURCES Want to join the Literature Review Writing Group? Email christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget to register for the Workshop on Expanding Audience for Non-Fiction Writing Check out other D...

D&P Podcast Episode 61: Editing a Collection: Tips for Writing the Editor Parts 27.02.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President & Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley describes strategies for writing the editor texts for edited projects such as edited collections and guest edited journal issues. Additional Links Slides shown in podcast Dr. Nadine Muller's advice for Editing Collections and Special Journal Issues – Look at the "readers guide" in the Introduction to How Writing...

D&P Podcast Episode 60: Editing a Collection: Getting Started 20.02.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President & Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley describes strategies for getting started with edited projects such as edited collections and guest edited journal issues. ADDITIONAL LINKS Slides shown in podcast " Herding Experts and Polishing Text: 10 Tips for Creating an Edited Volume " by Jessica Eise (1-28-2019) " Two Big Hassles in Editing a Book, and Wha...

D&P Podcast Episode 59: Happy Hustles 13.02.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President & Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley describes the importance of "happy hustles," a phrase used by Bec Evans in How to Have a Happy Hustle. Additional Links Bec Evans interview on Happy Hustles Homeplace Creative (Megan and Kyle Adams) Upcoming Events & Services Don't forget to register for the March 2, 2022  Workshop on Expanding Audience for Non-...

D&P Podcast Episode 58: Make a February Comeback 06.02.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley suggests thinking about how to reset spring 2022 writing goals.  She references lyrics from the song " Comeback ." Resources from Past Podcasts Episode 55 - Set Yourself Up for Success Episode 50 - J oyful Academic Writing Events & Services Check out Defend&Publish events and workshops mentioned in this episod...

D&P Podcast Episode 57: Caring for Your Writing Self 29.01.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley suggests thinking through what supports are needed to care for your "writing self." This episode references a discussion on the Katie McGrady show. Resources Mentioned: How to Be a Happy Academic Write No Matter What Standing Desk (this is a laptop desk that I put on top of my regular desktop so I can stand up...

D&P Podcast Episode 56: Four Questions to Ask Your Dissertation Advisees 20.01.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley suggests four questions to ask dissertation advisees that prompt 1) Independent writing and 2) clear communication between students and advisors to move dissertation forward to completion. Join us for our February 16 workshop on Doctoral Advising. Register here Sign up for a free 30-minute consultation at www....

D&P Podcast Episode 55: Set Yourself Up for Success 16.01.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for proactive planning to start off a new semester. Links for Resources mentioned:  "The Sunday Meeting"   Priority Planners Sign up for a free 30 minute consultation at www.defendandpublish.com (scroll down).

D&P Podcast Episode 54: I Don't Feel Like Writing Today 08.01.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for writing when you don't feel like it. PREVIOUS PODCAST EPISODES REFERENCED IN THIS PODCAST Ep 5: Make Writing an Event Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-writing-an-event/id1561011279?i=1000515196472 Podcast Video – https://youtu.be/Xx5sD4yUUk4 Ep 7: Don't Call It a Writi...

D&P Podcast Episode 53: Strategies for Dissertation Advisors 01.01.2022

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach advises doctoral advisors on the most common needs dissertation students have and how to address these needs. Links for Additional Resources and Conversation Framing: Navigating the Dissertation: Strategies for New Doctoral Advising Faculty and Their Advisees Reflections on Advising Graduate Students Announcements: Join us for...

D&P Podcast Episode 52: Tough Conversations with Your Dissertation Advisor 25.12.2021

In this episode, Defend & Publish president and executive writing coach Christine Tulley discusses four types of tough conversations doctoral students should have with their dissertation advisors. LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND CONVERSATION FRAMING: Difficult conversations with your adviser How to build a good relationship with your adviser ANNOUNCEMENTS: It's not too late to join us for our J...

D&P Podcast Episode 51: The Non-Academic You 19.12.2021

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley discusses the importance of connecting your non-academic and academic sides. The 1986 film Club Med is referenced Check out this post on The Slow Academic about "Hobbies and Leisure" Don't forget our holiday hours special! All hours $10 off until December 31. Email christine@defendandpublish.com to get hours o...

D&P Podcast Episode 50: Joyful Academic Writing 12.12.2021

In this episode, executive writing coach and President of Defend & Publish Christine Tulley asks a serious of questions to assist in figuring out what takes the joy out of writing and describes joyful academic writing practices. Previous podcast episodes referenced in this podcast: Ep 7: Don't Call It a Writing Session Ep 20: Technical Writing Blocks Ep 21: Paralysis Writing Blocks Ep 22: Motivati...

D&P Podcast Episode 49: Holiday Gift Recommendations 04.12.2021

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley offers 10 suggestions for academic writing-themed gifts. Links used in this episode: How Scholars Write Erasable Note Wedge Set The Peak Performing Professor Book Nerd Gift Set Time Smart Habit Tracker (use TULLEY10) Dissertation Planning Bundle Self-Care Master Plan Mindfulness Dice Don't forget our holiday h...

D&P Podcast Episode 48: Sometimes You Have to Look Up 28.11.2021

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley describes how stopping to look up is useful for addressing screen fatigue but also seeing the big picture. Don't forget to sign up for a free 30 minute consultation at www.defendandpublish.com (scroll down).

D&P Podcast Episode 47: The 15 Minute Writing Session 20.11.2021

In this episode, executive writing coach and Defend & Publish President Christine Tulley describes how using 15 minute scraps of "time confetti" strategically can generate a little more writing time during a busy season. Websites/references used in this episode: Bridget Schulte (coined term "time confetti") - Overwhelmed "Time Confetti and the Broken Promise of Leisure" - Ashley Whillans Episode 3...

D&P Podcast Episode 46: Using Asana to Manage a Big Revision 12.11.2021

In this episode, executive writing coach and president of Defend & Publish Christine Tulley describes how she tried Asana, a project management tool, to organize a three sets of feedback for a big revision. Websites/references used in this episode: Episode 44 - This explains the revision I was working on Asana YouTube tutorial  - I used to learn how to use Asana (it compares Trello vs. Asana) Don'...

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