Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast

In this nuanced revision strategy episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley addresses the complex decision-making process academics face when confronted with revision requests they cannot or will not complete. Drawing from extensive client experience and personal examples, she provides a systematic framework for evaluating revision feedback that honors both scholarly integrit...

This episode presents a comprehensive four-component framework for setting meaningful academic writing goals for the new year. This includes conducting an annual productivity assessment to evaluate completed projects and realistic time allocation (Component 1), strategic schedule architecture that involves proactive calendar blocking and identifying optimal writing windows (Component 2), continuou...

This podcast episode features Christine Tulley, president and executive writing coach at Defend, Publish, and Lead , sharing her top 5 favorite podcasts for academic writing and thinking. She discusses "Academic Aunties," a monthly podcast offering advice to new academics from experienced faculty; "Deep Questions with Cal Newport," which explores productivity and deep work techniques for academic...

I n this practical summer organization episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley introduces a systematic approach to managing academic conference logistics, planning, and participation. She shares her streamlined method for transforming the often chaotic world of conference attendance into a manageable, strategic process that saves time and reduces stress throughout the acade...

In this timely mid-summer episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley addresses the universal academic experience of feeling behind on summer projects. Recording at the end of June, she provides practical strategies for reassessing summer goals, managing academic guilt, and making strategic decisions about competing priorities when time feels scarce. Christine opens by acknowle...

In this focused writing craft episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley explores the fundamental structure that drives successful scholarly communication. Christine reveals how understanding paragraph architecture can transform academic writing from scattered thoughts into compelling, publishable scholarship that resonates with readers and reviewers alike. Christine introduce...

In this essential professional development episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley demonstrates the importance of conducting an annual Google search audit of your academic presence. She provides practical guidance for academics on monitoring and managing their online research profile, particularly during summer months when professional development tasks typically receive mo...

In this summer-themed episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley addresses the common challenge academics face during summer months: distinguishing between work time and personal time while managing writing projects effectively. She provides practical strategies for creating sustainable boundaries around scholarly work during the less structured summer period. Christine begins...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley provides essential strategies for effectively wrapping up the spring semester and preparing for a smooth transition into summer. Christine focuses on specific end-of-academic-year tasks that differ from typical semester closures, offering practical advice for academics looking to tie up loose ends before the fiscal year ends....

In this longer episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley and coach Heather Witcher share valuable insights on balancing academic writing with parenting responsibilities during summer breaks. Drawing from their personal experiences, they discuss strategies for maintaining scholarly productivity while managing childcare for children of different ages - from preschoolers to coll...

In this informative episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley interviews coach Heather Witcher about the growing trend of  short form academic books . Learn what these publications are, who they're for, and why they're becoming increasingly popular among academic presses. Heather shares her personal experience publishing in Palgrave's Pivot series and offers valuable insights...

In this valuable episode, President and executive  writing coach Christine Tulley explores the two common speeds of academic writing during summer breaks. Learn how to navigate between intensive project work and necessary rest periods while maintaining productive writing habits . Christine shares five practical strategies for integrating writing sessions into a more relaxed summer rhythm, with a f...

In this essential episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley identifies warning signs of burnout and shares effective academic writing strategies for navigating a "maxed out" season, particularly during finals week . Learn practical writing productivity techniques and establish sustainable writing habits to maintain momentum even during your busiest periods. Christine explores...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley interviews Kiley Thornton, Director of Membership and Programs, about TAA's upcoming conference.   Resources Mentioned in this Episode TAA Conference (use DEFEND25 for $25 off for podcast listeners!) TAA Membership   Episodes Mentioned Episode 201 - The Academic Author Newsletter Episode 40 - Post Your Thesis on the Wall    DP...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes actions to make sure your journal article meets a target journal's norms.   Resources Free ebook Decoding Academic Journal Articles   How to Make a Template from a Model Journal Article     DP&L Resources Set your writing goals with us!.  Try us out in a free consultation . Check out our current and past workshops at...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes actions to take to complete a dissertation.   Resources Complete that Dissertation FREE webinar   DPL Dissertation Playlist on YouTube     DP&L Resources Set your writing goals with us!.  Try us out in a free consultation . Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE web...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes three steps she's taking upon publication of her latest book.   Resources Rhet Comp Moms TAA Conference Bookstore   DP&L Resources Set your writing goals with us!.  Try us out in a free consultation . Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each mon...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to attend and present at a virtual conference and offers tips and strategies for making the most of the conference experience while at home.    Resources Mentioned in this Episode TAA Annual Virtual Conference Benefits of a Virtual Conference   DP&L Resources Set your writing goals with us!.  Try us out in a free...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley interviews DPL writing coach James Lang about his forthcoming book, Write Like You Teach.       Resources Mentioned in this Episode James Lang, Write Like You Teach.   Try out these strategies in a workshop with Jim ! "Double Duty Scholarship: Leveraging Academic Work for Public Media."  DATE/TIME: Friday, April 4, 2025 (1pm E...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley talks through how to sort through a busy season in the semester with multiple scholarly projects, teaching responsibilities, and service obligations and how to manage strategic thinking.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Textbook and Academic Authors Association annual conference   DP&L Resources Set your writing goals wi...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley discusses how to address funding emergency situations people are finding themselves in right now. Resources Missed registering for " Final Dissertation Push" workshop ? It's not too late to join. Email christine@defendpublishlead.com Set your writing goals with us!.  Try us out in a free consultation . Check out our current an...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley interviews Dr. Janice Ross, Professor Emerita, from Stanford University about her new b ook, The Choreography of Environments: How the Anna and Lawrence Halprin Home Transformed Contemporary Dance and Urban Design. This project was written start to finish, in less than a year, using DPL coaching services.  Resources Mentioned...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes an upcoming March 2025 series and some bonus content about getting work completed, even if imperfectly. Upcoming " Final Dissertation Push" workshop (use PODCAST10 for a $10 discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. Resources Set your writing goals with us!. Try us out in a free consultat...

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes why a yearly practice of deciding which professional organizations to join is essential.   Resources Upcoming " Getting Reading into Your Writing " workshop (use PODCAST10 for a $10 discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. Set your writing goals with us!. Try us out in a free consultatio...

  In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to complete some writing tasks in days where there are only smaller chunks of writing time.   Resources Upcoming " Getting Reading into Your Writing " workshop ( use PODCAST10 for a $10 discount! ). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. Set your writing goals with us!. Try us out in a free...