Academic Writing Amplified

Explore the emotional rollercoaster of academic writing. Discover why a positive relationship with writing is crucial for success. Learn strategies to celebrate small victories and create rewarding experiences that shift your mindset. Uncover how negative emotions can derail your writing and how to combat them effectively. Transform your writing practice into a joyful and sustainable journey by adopting new behaviors that foster a positive outlook. It's time to reignite your passion for writing!

In a world where professors juggle countless projects, feelings of overwhelm are all too common. The discussion highlights how internal and institutional pressures create unrealistic standards, especially for women and non-binary scholars. Effective strategies like the 'just three things' method and 'tiger time' are introduced to help prioritize tasks. The importance of self-compassion and realistic goal-setting takes center stage, showing how to escape the cycle of guilt and enhance your writing practice. These insights aim to foster a positive relationship with academic writing.

Today’s episode is a re-release of episode 12 of the podcast.  Listen in as I explore one of the most challenging emotional obstacles to academic writing: guilt.  Guilt is the biggest killer of writing productivity. When you feel guilty about something, all inspiration or motivation to complete that task evaporates. Who wants to spend time working on something that makes us feel bad? Academics, particularly women, often grapple with the overwhelming burden of guilt when they fall short of their writing goals. In this episode, I not only shed light on the pervasiveness of this guilt but also provide practical strategies to transform your mindset and make writing a more positive and fulfilling part of your academic career. I also review the importance of an Academic Mission Statement as a tool to help reframe your relationship with writing. By clearly articulating the change you want to make in the world through your work, you can start to see writing not as an obstacle but as a central and motivating part of your scholarship. I also share tips on integrating writing into your teaching and research and discuss the importance of investing in yourself and your professional development.  Don't let misplaced guilt hold back your writing and publications! Tune in for insights on managing and overcoming guilt in academic writing. For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/236.   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. If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It’s a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube  

Grief significantly impacts academic work in various ways. Losing access to research sites can derail writing efforts. Changes within institutions pose emotional challenges that affect productivity. The loss of colleagues can complicate collaborative projects, making it hard to move forward. Real-life examples illustrate how academics navigate these losses. Practical advice is offered for managing grief, including strategies for research pivots and the importance of reflective thinking to regain focus.

Explore the intriguing relationship between motivation and writing. The discussion critiques the myth that creativity stems from inspiration, advocating for structured systems instead. Discover the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how it impacts writing practices. Learn practical strategies to cultivate a consistent writing routine and create a productive environment. Don't wait for motivation to strike; instead, implement effective processes to keep your writing on track and accomplished.

Explore the surprising emotional roots of procrastination, revealing it as a barrier tied to feelings, not just laziness. Discover the negative impact of academic mindsets on productivity and how rethinking these emotions can pave the way to progress. Gain valuable frameworks to break free from procrastination cycles and reignite your writing projects. This insightful discussion helps you understand that overcoming procrastination requires addressing underlying emotional challenges.

Dive into the emotional landscape of academic writing and discover how feelings like anger and stress can hinder your progress. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing these emotions to enhance your writing practice. Learn how to cultivate a more positive emotional experience, paving the way for inspiring work and a smooth publishing process. This exploration encourages reflection on how you want your writing journey to feel, promoting a more fulfilling academic career.

On today's bonus episode I'm addressing a thought that might be keeping you from applying or enrolling in Navigate. Fear that you may fail at Navigate? Join me as I address this common fear.    We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details and start your application process here.   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. If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It’s a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube  

The Navigate program takes about two hours per week over the course of 12 weeks: one hour to watch the recorded material and do the exercises, and one hour to attend the live call. Instead of investing in the program, should you just write for two more hours a week? Catch today's bonus episode to hear more about this.   We're receiving applications for our next cohort of Navigate: Your Writing Roadmap®! Check out the program details and start your application process here.   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. If you would like to hear more from Cathy for free, please subscribe to the weekly newsletter, In the Pipeline, at scholarsvoice.org. It’s a newsletter that she personally writes that goes out once a week with writing and publication tips, strategies, inspiration, book reviews and more.   CONNECT WITH ME:  LinkedIn Facebook YouTube  

Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on why waiting for circumstances to improve can hinder academic growth. The conversation encourages taking proactive steps in your career rather than being reactive. It addresses the mental block many face and emphasizes the power of personal choice in achieving career satisfaction. Discover strategies for managing workloads and personal goals, all while striving for a fulfilling work-life balance. Get inspired to transform your academic experience and make every workday awesome!