Academic Book Writing Simplified: Write and Publish Your Academic Book

Are you concerned that you aren’t working on your book often enough? In today’s episode, I’m teaching you how to create a consistent book writing practice. 

Tune in to learn how to create a realistic schedule, why you’re probably being too hard on yourself about the frequency of your writing, and what to do when you hit a roadblock. Be sure to listen with a notebook in hand because there will be plenty of tips you can implement as soon as the episode is over. 

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Many academics treat a sabbatical like a magic solution for finishing their book—but is that really the best approach? In this episode, I’m breaking down the myths around sabbaticals and what it actually takes to make real progress on your academic book. Grab your headphones and your notebook because in this episode we’re getting to work. 

We’re going to discuss: 

➡️ Why you should diversify your writing time 

➡️ The danger of pinning all of your hopes on a sabbatical

➡️ How to make the most of your sabbatical (hint: it requires to you get serious before the sabbatical starts)

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Episode #6: “Boundaries are Values in Action”

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Ever wondered what it really takes to leave academia and build a business of your own? In this episode, I’m getting personal and sharing my story of leaving a tenure-track job to start my own coaching business. 

Tune in to hear: 

• How my early doubts about academia laid the foundation for my choice to leave 
• Why I felt like I “had to” get a tenure-track job before taking a different path
• How an unexpected lesson in a writing group influenced the current structure of my business 

If you’ve ever thought about what it would take to leave a tenure-track position and set out on your own, this episode is for you. 

Additional Resources: 

🎧Check out my episode on Cathy Mazak’s podcast, Academic Writing Amplified. https://scholarsvoice.org/podcast/choosing-to-leave-academia-and-create-something-new-an-interview-with-jane-jones/

📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/

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Ready to finally start writing your book - with clear and actionable guidance? In this episode, I’m reintroducing the podcast (we’ve had a glow up!) and sharing what you can expect this season, plus the practical strategies that have helped over 100 academics get their books written. 

Tune in to learn: 

• Why so much academic book writing advice is overly complicated.
• How you can break through the gatekeeping around academic publishing and learn how to write your academic book with clear, honest, and helpful guidance. 
• How you can use proven strategies that have worked for over 100 book writers to stop worrying and start writing.

📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/

📲 Let’s Connect! Say hi on BlueSky and share your favourite gem from this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

💗 Spread the inspiration. Know someone who would benefit from some guidance on their book-writing journey? Share this episode with them!

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Have you ever stared at a blank page for what seemed like hours? Do you feel slightly nauseous at the prospect of sharing your work with others? Many academics are afraid to put their words on paper. You might be one of them! In today’s episode, Jane will explain where that fear comes from and how to mitigate it. If you’ve been delaying sharing your work, or writing it in the first place, this episode is a must listen. 

Resources: 

The Right Prose website: www.rightprose.co
📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/
Connect with me on Instagram

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Allen, David. 2023. “Hilary Hahn Practices in Public, Wherever and However She Is.” The New York Times. March 14

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/arts/music/hilary-hahn-violin-practice.html

In part 2 of this 2-part micro-series, Jane will show you how to accurately assess the progress you’re making, so you don’t succumb to fear or feel overwhelmed by your work. You’ll learn the most important factors you should consider in gauging your progress. Then, you’ll learn how to use these factors to evaluate some common thought patterns that can help or hinder your work. If you tend to create a lot of drama in your head about writing, take a listen to this episode. 

If you haven’t listened to the first part of this micro-series, go back: 

Episode 8: Are you weaponizing your productivity? 

Resources: 

The Right Prose website: www.rightprose.co
📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/
Connect with me on Instagram

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There’s a lot of noise in academia about productivity. You’re likely bombarded with opinions about how much time you should be writing, how many publications you should produce each year, and how you’re “wasting” your time on mentoring, service, and teaching. In today’s episode — the first of a 2-part microseries — Jane explains how and why you’re using the language of productivity to punish yourself and set unrealistic expectations. She’ll also teach you how to think about your progress with more compassion. If you’ve been beating yourself up for being “slow,” this episode is for you. 

Resources: 

The Right Prose website: www.rightprose.co
📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/
Connect with me on Instagram

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What does the way you think about your writing have to do with the way you leverage the secondary literature in your work? A lot! In today’s episode, I’m going to tell you what I see as the three most common approaches to citing the secondary literature, and the thought you have about your writing that is most likely motivating that approach. Then, I’ll describe what your approach looks like on the page. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to identify your approach and if necessary, correct it so you can engage the secondary literature in a more sophisticated way. 

Resources: 

The Right Prose website: www.rightprose.co
📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/
Connect with me on Instagram

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Are you regularly giving your writing time away? Do you find it hard to say no to requests for your energy and effort? If you answered yes, then it might be time to reassess your boundaries. In this episode, Jane will explain how tapping into your values will help you protect your boundaries. She’ll also teach you a simple way to understand the relationship between your values and your boundaries. If you’re ready to reclaim your time so you can work and rest in ways that are fulfilling, you won’t want to miss this episode. 

Resources: 

The Right Prose website: www.rightprose.co
📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/
Connect with me on Instagram

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Do you believe that writing your first academic book is going to be as simple as “revising your dissertation”? In today’s episode, Jane discusses how the prevalent but pernicious advice to “revise your dissertation” actually stifles your book writing process and creates unnecessary stress. She’ll cover the reasons why revising your dissertation is an unrealistic goal, how you should approach writing your book, and the real role that your dissertation will play in the process. 

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