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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 about the proposal process for these focused, timely works. This episode explores how short form books provide an excellent option for niche topics that may be too focused for traditional monographs but too extensive for journal articles. At 30,000-50,000 words, these publications occupy the perfect middle ground while still counting as book publications for most universities. Discover how these more accessible texts are aimed at both academic and general audiences, requiring authors to demonstrate current relevance and impact. DP&L Resources Don't miss our upcoming FREE webinar! Join us Tuesday, May 20th at noon Eastern for a detailed workshop on "Short Form Book Proposals" with Heather Witcher. Learn specific writing strategies for developing these shorter academic works. Register now as seats are still available! If you miss the live event, email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a recording. The Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) is sponsoring their Academic Authoring Conference on June 6-7, with registration still open. Don't miss their free pre-conference workshop on Thursday, June 5th featuring Danielle Stevens' session "Book Proposals: 5 Myths and 5 Action Steps" - a perfect complement to our short form books webinar! Need personalized support with your book proposals? Our team of experienced writing coaches can help you develop strategies tailored to your needs. Email christine@defendpublishlead.com to learn more.

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 focus on restoration that supports both your wellbeing and manuscript revision. This episode provides essential guidance for academics seeking to establish sustainable summer writing routines that balance productivity with much-needed restoration. Discover how to set realistic writing goals that allow for both project completion and rejuvenation during academic breaks. Resources Mentioned Don't miss our upcoming summer writing FREE webinar! Join us Monday, May 12 at 11 am for "Summer Writing Strategies for Restoration and Project Completion" where Christine will expand on these concepts in detail. A link will be sent to all registrants 48 hours before the webinar, and everyone who registers will receive the recording. Perfect for enhancing your summer writing productivity while maintaining balance! Register here to attend live or get the recording: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-writing-strategies-for-restoration-and-project-completion-tickets-1316411755999?aff=oddtdtcreator If the webinar is full, email christine@defendpublishlead.com to get a seat Summer Writing Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s16isKCmgoc&list=PLn-Rqihgv9UHK2BODjgiflbY31dV9hVVI   DP&L Resources Need personalized support with your summer writing projects? Try us out in a free consultation. Our team of experienced writing coaches can help you develop strategies tailored to your needs. Email christine@defendpublishlead.com to learn more. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com The Textbook and Academic Authors Association continues to offer excellent resources for academic writers. Visit them at: https://www.taaonline.net/ TAA Conference (use DEFEND25 for $25 off for podcast listeners!) TAA Membership New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors

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 how structured writing sessions and realistic writing goals can help academics regain balance while maintaining scholarly output. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone struggling to maintain writing routines amid overwhelming academic demands.   Episodes Mentioned in this Episode Episode 68 - Final Grading vs. Writing Time    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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ TAA Conference (use DEFEND25 for $25 off for podcast listeners!) TAA Membership New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors

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&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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 ET) ABOUT: Shaper your argument and your prose from published scholarship for non-academic audiences, from your framing question to the pitches. REGISTER   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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley interviews Dr. Janice Ross, Professor Emerita, from Stanford University about her new book, 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 Purchase The Choreography of Environments here.    Resources Upcoming “Final Dissertation Push” 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 consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

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 consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

 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 consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to connect scholarly reading and writing practices and describes an upcoming workshop that invites participants to try these strategies.   Episodes Mentioned Episode 62 - Reasons for Source Support   Series Mentioned  Get Writing in January: Strategies for a Quick Start to Scholarly Writing (It is closed but email christine@defendpublishlead.com if you want to join us)  Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the culture of setting limits on how many projects scholars can do and why interest is often a better gauge of what scholarly writers can take on.   Series Mentioned  Get Writing in January: Strategies for a Quick Start to Scholarly Writing (It is closed but email christine@defendpublishlead.com if you want to join us)    Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the importance of decision making processes that form a blueprint for each semester and walks through her own blueprint.   Resources Mentioned Blank Blueprint to Try (use a FREE 30 minute consultation this month to make yours and talk through a plan). Try us out in a free consultation.   Episodes Mentioned Episode 190 - Write the First Week of Class   Series Mentioned  Get Writing in January: Strategies for a Quick Start to Scholarly Writing (It is closed but email christine@defendpublishlead.com if you want to join us)    Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes a blog post by Raul Pacheco-Vega and the idea of a “clean slate” for January 2025. Post Mentioned  A Clean Slate: Moving Forward in Academic Writing by Starting Over   Series Mentioned  Get Writing in January: Strategies for a Quick Start to Scholarly Writing (It is closed but email christine@defendpublishlead.com if you want to join us)  Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes that one strategy to prepare for writing in the next calendar year is finding the help you need. From digital support (YouTube videos) to campus spaces and collaborators, she offers a series of suggestions.  Workshops Mentioned  Get Writing in January: Strategies for a Quick Start to Scholarly Writing    Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes that one strategy to prepare for writing in the next calendar year is finding the right tools. From digital to physical, she offers a series of suggestions.   Workshops Mentioned  Get Writing in January: Strategies for a Quick Start to Scholarly Writing    Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to look over the year 2024 through a scholarly writing lens. This episode builds on content in Episode 206 Your Next Writing Year.   Workshops Mentioned  Get Writing in January: Strategies for a Quick Start to Scholarly Writing    Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to look over the year 2024 through a scholarly writing lens.   Resources Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes five “writing themed” gifts she recommends in 2024.   SLIDES FROM THIS EPISODE   LINKS TO GIFTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Revise and Resubmit candle Smells Like You Lit Up that Dissertation Candle Under Desk Elliptical Machine Beyond Productivity Book Ring Habit Tracker Bag in Bag Standing Laptop Case   PAST HOLIDAY GIFT EPISODES Episode 151 - Holiday Gift Suggestions 2023 Episode 100 - Holiday Gift Recommendations Episode 49 - Holiday Gift Recommendations 2021   

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the annual free December Writing Strategies webinar and a few strategies to use to complete some writing in December.   PAST EPISODES Episode 152 - December Writing Strategies Episode 102 - My Holiday Writing   DPL RESOURCES Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!). It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes some of the imperfect choices she used to complete work while sick.   DPL RESOURCES Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!) on November 15. It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording.  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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley talks about the strategy of giving yourself choices when faced with a day you don't feel like writing. 

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes one of her favorite print resources for scholarly writing support: The Academic Author Newsletter from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download the TA newsletter referred to in this episode here. DPL RESOURCES Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!) on November 15. It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording.  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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.    

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley counts down the most popular podcast episodes with key strategies from each one.  Slides Shown in This Episode   DPL RESOURCES Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!) on November 15. It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording.  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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.  

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes a couple of examples of civil and collegial scholarship in writing and the peer review process. This episode is also available on The Big Rhetorical Podcast as part of the The4 Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival 2024.   EPISODES REFERENCED Episode 46: Using Asana to Manage a Big Revision   DPL RESOURCES Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!) on November 15. It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording.  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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.  

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how she determines whether to quote, paraphrase, or use an end parenthetical containing multiple citations. EPISODES REFERENCED Episode 62: Reasons for Source Support   DPL RESOURCES Upcoming “Getting Reading into Your Writing” workshop (use READ for a discount!) on November 15. It will be recorded and all registrants get the recording.  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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how she dictated content for a class lecture to save time.   RESOURCES Slides from this episode    DPL 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley shows how she used four hours of writing time in a block including what she did and did not complete, what breaks were taken, and how she shifted attention back to writing from distractions.   RESOURCES Slides from this episode    DPL 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley answers three listener questions on what to do when you must write a tenure or job application but still want to complete some scholarly writing, how to find writing time as an academic parent, and how often to update a CV.   EPISODES MENTIONED Episode 74 - CV and Online Profile Updating   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley answers three listener questions on what to do when you write too slowly, hate scholarly reading, and are thinking about doing a writing project with your students. EPISODES MENTIONED Episode 43 - Five Steps for Effective Writing and Research Collaborations Episode 163 - Opening a Writing Session   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to handle incorporating a new resource into existing research.   EPISODES MENTIONED Episode 46 - Using Asana to Manage a Big Revision   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the various types of writing logs and reasons for logging.   WRITING LOG RESOURCES Textbook and Academic Authors Association Writing/Labor Log (join to get access to spreadsheet shown on video - under members start here and Get Informed) Wendy Belcher's 12 Weeks Writing Log Writing Habit Tracker App Everything Notebook by Raul Pacheco-Vega (an unconventional writing log)   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes what she did in her writing sessions during the first week of class, following up on previous advice on writing during the first week of a semester in Episode 136.   EPISODE MENTIONED Episode 108 – Your Writing Project Mix   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes what she did in her writing sessions during the first week of class, following up on previous advice on writing during the first week of a semester in Episode 136.   EPISODES MENTIONED Episode 136: Write the First Week of Class   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes several practices she employs the week before the semester starts to set up scholarly productivity success.   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the end of summer decision making process to set up a less stressful fall.   Episode Mentioned Episode 136 - Write the First Week of Class   DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley chats with DPL writing coach Lilian Mina about preparing and writing about evidence for tenure and promotion as well as an upcoming two part workshop. Tenure and promotion workshop registration DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes some “big picture” considerations for strategizing writing time around a teaching-intensive semester. DPL RESOURCES Check out our suite of fall workshops, including fall semester planning. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley chats with Heather Witcher, DPL writing coach about using tools such as Omeka and Scalar to present research and publish digital articles. Join us for our hands on $10 workshop for combined Omeka and Scalar instruction (register to attend live or get the recording) RESOURCES MENTIONED Scalar Omeka DPL 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how to think through ideal circumstances for the upcoming year. RESOURCES MENTIONED Textbook and Academic Author's Association Month of Motivation DPL 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes strategies for navigating the time challenges of university service. RESOURCES MENTIONED Textbook and Academic Author's Association Month of Motivation DPL 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes the academic decision-making process when juggling old and new writing projects. RESOURCES MENTIONED “Strategies for a Semester Long Sabbatical” by Christine Tully DPL RESOURCES Join us for our upcoming workshop “Writing Like a Teacher” to use some ideas that aren't developed enough for a conference presentation or publication. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the recordings and templates. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how she adopts a “no guilt” approach to summer writing and provides several strategies for developing a summer mindset.  RESOURCES MENTIONED Episode 117: Summer Writing Planning, Part 1 Episode 118: Summer Writing Planning, Part 2 DPL RESOURCES Join us for our upcoming workshop “Writing Like a Teacher” to use some ideas that aren't developed enough for a conference presentation or publication. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the recordings and templates. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how she sets small, realistic goals for the first part of summer. DPL RESOURCES Join us for our upcoming workshop “Writing Like a Teacher” to use some ideas that aren't developed enough for a conference presentation or publication. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the recordings and templates. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

n this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how she finds writing ideas over the summer. Resources Episode 35 - Cut Prep with Pattern Teaching  Coach James Lang's book Distracted (talks about pattern teaching in more depth) "How to Avoid Overprepping for Your Classes" by Christine Tulley  DPL Resources Join us for our upcoming workshop “Writing Like a Teacher” to use some ideas that aren't developed enough for a conference presentation or publication. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the recordings and templates. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley describes how she finds writing ideas over the summer. Resources Episode 129 - Summer Reading Suggestions Episode 71 - Nerdy Beach Reads DPL Resources Join us for our upcoming workshop “Writing Like a Teacher” to use some ideas that aren't developed enough for a conference presentation or publication. Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the Missed this session? Email christine@defendpublishlead.com for a late registration and the recordings and templates. 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 month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from christine@defendandpublish.com Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net/ New to TAA? Join for just $30 using discount code TAA70 for 70% off!!! Returning TAA members can use the coupon code TAADP10 for $10 off an annual membership. You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.