To say that people working in academia are living through tumultuous times would be an understatement. You might be facing current circumstances and wondering if writing a book is worth your time. 

In today’s episode, Jane takes a very candid look at the current landscape of academia to help you decide how to think about your scholarship and career. She’ll give you some ways to contextualize the current moment and questions to consider so you can make well-informed, intentional decisions about your future. 

Additional Resources: 

Episode 12: From Academia to Book Writing Coach: Why I Left the Tenure Track 

Greer, Christina. “Black Americans Are Not Surprised by What Trump’s Doing.” New York Times. April 7, 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/opinion/black-americans-trump-politics.html

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