Academic Writing Amplified

Cathy Mazak, PhD
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Jan 2, 2024 • 29min

200: Revisiting The 90% Awesome Career

Happy New Year! As we enter 2024, it is the perfect time to revisit my philosophy about creating a 90% awesome career. I accept nothing less than a fantastic career, and this is a privilege available to all professors. Everyone deserves the best career possible, and I want you to be inspired to create a great academic career.    In today’s episode, I share the five things that need to be in place for you to craft a 90% awesome career. I explain how to work through these steps and give examples of my experiences that you can apply to your journey. It’s time to turn your job in academia into what you want it to be. Tune in to learn how to craft a 90% awesome career!   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/200.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Apply here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that’s going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar’s Voice Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn YouTube  
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Dec 19, 2023 • 41min

199: Book Recommendations For The New Year

Welcome to the final podcast episode of 2023! Today, I wanted to connect the podcast’s focus on professional development, project management skills, and writing practice development to holiday gift giving. Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for a colleague, graduate student, friend, or family member, my shortlist of book reviews has you covered!   Tune in as I share my five favorite books I read this year. A mix of fiction and non-fiction, each book involves academia on some level and has value as pleasure reading and professional connection. Finally, I close the episode by previewing what to expect from Scholar’s Voice™ in 2024. Get a sneak peek of new events on the horizon and what I will be focusing on in the New Year.    For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/199.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that’s going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar’s Voice Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn YouTube  
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Dec 12, 2023 • 29min

198: Project Management Skills Versus Tools

Discover the importance of developing project management skills over relying solely on project management tools like Trello or Asana. Learn about essential skills for academics, optimizing workflows with tools, and the impact of mastering time management. Explore how sharpening your project management skills can positively impact your writing and publishing process.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 23min

197: Why 2 Hours a Week is Enough Writing Time

Learn why two hours of writing per week is enough to clear your publication pipeline. Debunking the myth of needing large blocks of time, the podcast emphasizes the importance of regular writing sessions and completing unfinished projects. Discover the navigate program that helps strengthen your writing practice with a 12-week curriculum.
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Nov 28, 2023 • 25min

196: The Kind Of Binging That Is Good For Your Writing

Explore the cycle of intense writing in academia and the importance of taking breaks. Learn strategies to maintain consistency and build a positive relationship with writing. Discover the benefits of early enrollment in the Navigate program and how it can help break the binge and bust cycle in writing.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 26min

195: Breaking The Binge And Bust Cycle In Academic Writing [RE-RELEASE EP 164]

Learn how to break the binge and bust cycle in academic writing while honoring the need for mental rest. Discover strategies to incorporate consistent writing habits, center writing in your academic career, and improve publication planning skills. Explore the benefits of participating in the 'navigate your writing roadmap' program and the importance of academic writing for career advancement and networking opportunities.
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Nov 14, 2023 • 24min

194: Relational Drama Of Academia Getting You Down?

Dealing with relational drama and toxic relationships is a drain on your energy and inevitably slows your writing and publications. Unfortunately, managing toxicity is a common challenge for professors because the sociocultural structures within academia reward relational drama.    In today’s episode, I address the common causes of relational drama in academia. I explain how transitioning from apprenticeship to early career professorship can cause toxicity in relationships with mentors and colleagues. In addition, I share ways to manage relational drama and set boundaries so that toxic relationships do not affect your career growth, impact, and publication pipeline.    For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/194.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that’s going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar’s Voice Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn YouTube  
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Nov 7, 2023 • 24min

193: What To Do After A Sleepless Night

The end of October/beginning of November is a stressful time for academics. You are grading, preparing for finals, applying for grants, and writing and publishing. It is expected to feel overwhelmed and exhausted.   In today’s episode, I share two coping mechanisms to help you navigate high-stress periods. Whether at work or home, it is inevitable to enter a season in life that feels transitional. This often comes with a hefty to-do list and pressure that negatively affects your sleep, energy, and productivity. So, if you feel overwhelmed by a never-ending list of tasks invading your brain, this episode is for you!    For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/193.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that’s going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar’s Voice Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn YouTube  
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Oct 31, 2023 • 18min

192: On The Other Side Of Mastering Writing And Publishing

It’s time to talk about what happens after mastering writing and publishing. In past episodes, we have discussed the importance of creating a sustainable relationship-based writing practice and how impactful intentional action can be in clearing your publication pipeline and boosting your academic career.   But what happens once you have mastered publications? In today’s episode, we talk about the world of opportunities that become available once you are a pro at writing and publishing. Not only does mastering these skills give you more freedom of time and brain space, but it also gives you more agency over your career and your impact in your field.   For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/192.   CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Our 12-week Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap® program helps tenure-track womxn and nonbinary professors to publish their backlog of papers so that their voice can have the impact they know is possible. Get on the waitlist here! Cathy’s book, Making Time to Write: How to Resist the Patriarchy and Take Control of Your Academic Career Through Writing is available in print! Learn how to build your career around your writing practice while shattering the myths of writing every day, accountability, and motivation, doing mindset work that’s going to reshape your writing, and changing academic culture one womxn and nonbinary professor at a time. Get your print copy today or order it for a friend here! Want to train with us for free on your campus? Now you can when you recommend our Scholar’s Voice Faculty Retreats to a decision-maker on your campus! Download the brochure with the retreat curriculum and both in-person and online retreat options here.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  LinkedIn YouTube
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Oct 24, 2023 • 32min

191: When Your Writing Practice Is Resilient, You Don’t Have To Be

This podcast explores the concept of resilience in academic writing. It discusses the need for a resilient writing practice that supports writers and allows for continuity. The hosts examine different types of writing derailments, both predictable and unpredictable, and provide strategies for handling them. They emphasize the importance of self-care and developing a positive mindset. The podcast also introduces the Navigate program, which helps individuals build a resilient writing practice. It explores the importance of developing a positive relationship with writing and offers tools and strategies for motivation and productivity. Additionally, it highlights the benefits of accurately estimating writing time and introduces available resources and tools for ambitious academics.

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