The Academic Edge

Your Department Has No Memory

...And What This Means For You. In this episode, I talked about the challenge faced by junior academics in navigating the academic environment, particularly the lack of institutional memory within departments.

Slow Productivity and Seasonality In Academic Life

In this episode, I talk about the concept of slow productivity, from the book by Cal Newport, Slow Productivity, The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. I discuss and apply the idea of working at a natural pace as an academic and what this means for writing and writing productivity.

6 Writing Advice Books To Read

In this episode, I talk about various writing advice books that have influenced her and her coaching. I emphasize the importance of not adhering strictly to every piece of advice, as different techniques may resonate at different times in a writer's life. The discussion covers key insights from notable books, including Stephen King's 'On Writing', Paul Silvia's 'How to Write a Lot', Cal Newport's 'Deep Work', Anne Lamott's 'Bird by Bird', Jolie Jensen's 'Write No Matter What', and Dani Shapiro's 'Still Writing'. Each book offers unique perspectives on writing, productivity, and the creative process, encouraging writers to embrace imperfection and maintain focus amidst distractions.

What Makes Academic Writing Stylish

In this conversation, I talk about the components of stylish academic writing. If you want my help in refining your academic writing you can find it here: ✅ Editing for Excellence [https://academic-coach.newzenler.com/courses/editing-masterclass-1] Where I take you through my 6 stage editing process to refine your papers.

Have You Got Writing Planning All Wrong?

In this podcast episode, I talk about the critical role of planning in academic writing. I emphasize that planning is often misunderstood and maligned, yet it is essential for productivity and career advancement. The episode outlines four types of planning.