242: [Writing Practice Series] 5 Clues That Writing Is On The Sidelines [RE-RELEASE EP 67]
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Nov 5, 2024
Discover the subtle signs that your writing may be sidelined in your academic career. The discussion emphasizes the importance of reclaiming writing time as a core professional responsibility, rather than an afterthought. Learn how to prioritize writing amidst teaching duties and align it with your research. The conversation advocates for integrating writing into your daily routine and reshaping practices to elevate its significance. Engaging with a community for feedback can further enhance your writing journey.
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Prioritize Writing During Workday
Prioritize writing during your regular workday, not just early mornings, late nights, or weekends.
Treat writing as essential work, not an extra task.
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Center Schedule Around Writing
Design your work schedule around writing, not just teaching.
Prioritize your 'sore state' for research and writing.
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Integrate Research into Teaching
Infuse your course content with your own research and writing, not just generic syllabi.
Connect your teaching topics with your research interests.
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Today’s episode is part of the podcast series about writing practices and tips for establishing sustainable academic writing habits. In this segment, I explore a critical question: is your writing a core part of your career, or is it hanging out on the sidelines?
Listen to five key clues indicating your writing might not get the attention it deserves. For each one, I share why you might have gotten trapped in this practice or mindset and why moving your writing to the top of your priorities is so crucial.
If you find any of these clues that your writing is on the sidelines ring true, I encourage you to think about how you could rethink your approach to writing. Writing can do so many amazing things for your career, but only if you give it the important place it deserves: right at the center!
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