Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley describes strategies for showing graduate students how to write outside of classes. She recommends 1) showing the labor of academic writing and 2) writing with graduate students when possible. Websites/references used in this episode: How Writing Faculty Write (see interview with Cheryl Glenn specifically) htt...

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley explains how to go about approaching a revise and resubmit decision from an editor. She describes how to sort reviewer's feedback and systematically revise.  Opportunities Discussed: FREE half hour writing consultation: www.defendandpublish.com (scroll down to button to sign up)  

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley offers tips for setting up writing and research collaborations that troubleshoot problems before they start and keep writing on track to completion. Articles Discussed: Mentors and Masters article Researcher to Reader conference Opportunities Discussed: For a FREE half hour writing consultation, go to Defendan...

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley explains why faculty should focus on scholarship in Year 2 of a tenure track position and not repeat the learning curve of Year 1. Article Discussed: The Importance of Year 2 on the Tenure Track Opportunities Discussed: For a FREE half hour writing consultation, go to Defendandpublish.com : (scroll down to but...

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley explains how and why a writing coach might help you move forward with your writing more quickly. Opportunities Discussed: For a FREE half hour writing consultation, go to Defendandpublish.com : (scroll down to button to sign up) October workshop

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley presents a simple strategy of making your thesis/major argument front and center at all times. Strategies Discussed: Tara Gray's Thesis on the Wall in Publish and Flourish Patricia Goodsen's Purpose Statement (page 70) in 90 Days, 90 Ways

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley walks through the reasons why researchers might choose to abandon a writing project. Suggested resource links: "When to Quit" in Restarting Stalled Research :  "When to Abandon a Research Project and Search for a New One"

In this episode, Defend & Publish President and Executive Writing Coach Christine Tulley walks through the benefits of having multiple research profiles and the different purposes these serve. Links used in this episode: Google Scholar Profile:   Wordpress website :  Applying for an Orchid ID as a way to push research forward  

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes tips getting multiple projects out of your head and into categories. Links used in this episode: Upcoming Defend & Publish workshop on Managing Multiple Writing Projects - click here to register  Three Post-It Productivity Tricks, click here  

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes tips for starting (or attending) a writing group in the new academic year. Links used in this episode: Graduate student writing groups Lots of writing group resources here Not the way the group I described in the episode runs, but good strategies for other types of groups, click here Want to brainstorm how to start a group with us or...

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes why tracking writing habits increases scholarly productivity and mentions several print and digital tools to habit track. Links used in this episode: "How To Save Yourself from Overprepping for Class" Distracted Free template: Planning Grid  

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes why starting writing sessions the first week of class is useful for establishing a writing habit from the start of the semester. Links used in this episode: 90 Days, 90 Ways (Note: to read a page before each writing session as a means for easing into writing) Episode 30: Ease into Writing  

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes three ways scholars can avoid contributing to misinformation. Links used in this episode: The Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival (Note: scroll down) Mis/Information Review (Note: needs reviewers and contributors) Academic Phrasebank (Note: use to clarify writing moves you want to make, criticism of other studies, etc.)

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes time management strategies for managing a smooth return to start the semester while addressing the back to school challenges for children. Suggested follow up links: Smooth morning routine Slow professor movement

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes why tracking writing habits increases scholarly productivity and mentions several print and digital tools to habit track.   Links used in this episode:   Print Tools Habit Tracker Calendar : (use this code TULLEY10 and get 10% off) Progress Tracker Poster : (use this code TULLEY10 and get 10% off) Free Monthly Habit Tracker   Digital...

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes strategies for transitioning into writing tasks from other tasks such as teaching or childcare. Links used in this episode: What Do Professors Do During a Writing Session? Academic Writing Pregame 5 Playlist on Spotify

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes the four types of "habits" that make up "writing habits" and argues that each should be considered when developing an academic writing system. Links used in this episode: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/blog/how-to-find-time-for-reading-when-you-have-a-faculty-position/ (separating reading and writing; strategies for reading as p...

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to use Fences to carve up spaces to store current projects being worked on as well as a project management system.   Stardock Fences :  Automatically organize your desktop shortcuts icons and running tasks. "The 7 Best Free Alternatives to Fences for Windows Desktop Management" To see slides used during the podcast, click here.

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to use Scholarcy to skim read and a system for doing "deep reading" of books and articles. To see slides used during the podcast, go to https://defendandpublish.com/podcasts Links: Scholarcy  

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for setting up regular systems for reading the latest issues of scholarly journals, searching databases, and immediately "storing" the information from reading in a writing project. To see slides used during the podcast, click here LINKS Episode 9: Do a Little Pleasure Reading  

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for sorting through physical academic books in order to increase productivity. Links: "An Office of His Own" "Where to Recycle Old Textbooks" "Textbooks for Change" To see the images described in this episode, go to Defend & Publish 

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for resetting and cleaning up teaching file folders stored on a computer. LINKS:  "How to Keep Course Files Organized" "Organizing Your Teaching Materials"

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for cleaning up and reorganizing an office after a Covid absence in order to increase productivity for a return to on campus teaching in the fall. LINKS: "Designing the Future Faculty Office" "Seven Tips for Creating a Home Workspace"

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for addressing motivational writing blocks, i.e. situations where academic writers avoid writing or just don't want to write. LINKS: Write No Matter What! How to Avoid Overprepping for Classes (to make more time for writing) Inkpad

In this episode, senior writing coach Christine Tulley offers strategies for addressing paralysis writing blocks, i.e. situations where academic writers find themselves unable to write. Links: Overcoming Your Writing Paralysis Writing Paralysis D&P Podcast Episode 5: Make Writing an Event Inkpad