If you’re starting to write an academic book, you probably have a lot of questions. One of them might be, “how exactly do I get started?” You have a lot of options, but some paths are going to prove to be more productive than others. If you want to start in a way that sets you up for success all along your writing journey, then this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, Jane is going to discuss three common approaches scholars take when starting to write their academic books, and the pitfalls of each approach. Then, she’ll show you a better way to start your book that will give you greater clarity and a sense of direction throughout the writing process. Even if you’ve already started your book but you feel like you’re writing in circles or having a lot of false starts, you can use this approach to get back on track. 

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