

Academic Writing Amplified
Cathy Mazak, PhD
The podcast for academic womxn who want to write and publish more while rejecting the culture of overwork in academia.
Cathy Mazak, PhD, helps you create the career (and life) you want by centering your writing. Kick guilt and overwhelm to the curb and amplify your voice to make a real impact on your field--without breaking down or burning out.
Cathy Mazak, PhD, helps you create the career (and life) you want by centering your writing. Kick guilt and overwhelm to the curb and amplify your voice to make a real impact on your field--without breaking down or burning out.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 30min
210: Deciding Time To Task
Learn how academics tackle the challenge of managing writing time, with tips on effective task management and time estimation methods. Discover the strategies to increase article publication rate and boost productivity. Explore the importance of accurate time estimation and decision making to enhance writing efficiency and achieve publishing goals.

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Mar 5, 2024 • 21min
209: Project Management Tools vs. Skills (Part 2)
Discover how to effectively implement project management tools into your workflow. The discussion highlights the importance of mastering essential skills before choosing a tool. Explore tips for recognizing your readiness and selecting the right solution that aligns with your needs. Gain insights into various options, from advanced platforms like Trello and Asana to simpler tools like spreadsheets. Tune in to learn how to blend skills development with tool selection for successful project management.

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Feb 27, 2024 • 24min
208: Interrupting Default Practices To Create Sustainable Change
Exploring default modes in writing, the podcast discusses breaking free from ingrained habits to improve academic productivity. It emphasizes recognizing and interrupting default writing practices to create sustainable change, offering practical strategies for academic success.

Feb 20, 2024 • 40min
207: Your Writing Practice Fuels Your Pipeline
Explore the secrets to establishing a sustainable writing practice that fuels academic success. Discover the critical difference between writing practices, processes, and pipelines. Hear about the transformative benefits of writing retreats in clearing backlogs. Get insights on how coaching can enhance your writing habits. Learn why consistent writing is key to moving projects forward, and find out what to expect at the upcoming Spacious Writing Retreat in July. Tune in and unlock your publishing potential!

Feb 13, 2024 • 43min
206: The Role of Writing Retreats in the Soaring System
In today’s episode, I share the role of writing retreats within the context of the Soaring System—a method I've developed for cultivating a sustainable and relationship-based writing practice. I highlight the significance of writing retreats in the Soaring writing system, addressing common misconceptions and showcasing how they can be a powerful catalyst for deep, focused work. I emphasize the benefits of physically removing yourself from everyday surroundings, reducing decision-making fatigue, and providing an excuse to focus solely on writing. Finally, I release the details of our upcoming Spacious Writing Retreat set in Ocean Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Spacious Writing Retreat is catering specifically to women and non-binary professors. We have especially curated a beautiful venue, supportive community, and professional coaches to facilitate a transformative and productive writing experience! For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/206. 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

Feb 6, 2024 • 54min
205: My Mission
The podcast discusses the host's new mission statement to change the culture of academia for women and non-binary professors. They explore the importance of refining mission statements and rejecting the culture of overwork in academia. They also discuss viewing academic careers seasonally, supporting more professors through their program called 'navigate,' and designing a 12-week program for academic writing success. The speaker encourages listeners to support programs like 'navigate' and shares their mission to create a radically altered experience of academia.

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Jan 30, 2024 • 23min
204: Creating Career Impact Through Writing
Discover the secrets to creating a powerful career impact through writing in academia. Learn about the importance of peer-reviewed publications and the challenges researchers face. Understand the impact of publishing academic work on your career. Explore the detrimental effects of prioritizing quantity over impact and how to curate your publications for maximum career impact.

Jan 23, 2024 • 15min
203: The Power of Asking
Discover the power of asking for professional development funds, and how it can empower you, showcase your commitment, and align with the strategic mission of your university. Learn about persuasive asking and the impact of funding on mentoring and professional development. Uncover the benefits of asking for professional development funding, reflecting ambition and leadership.

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Jan 16, 2024 • 24min
202: Victim vs. Agent In Academia
Explore the shift from victimhood to agency in academia, emphasizing the importance of mindset for success. Learn how to overcome limiting thoughts, embrace agency, and navigate obstacles in academic writing and publishing. Discover strategies to take control of your career and transform into an empowered academic writer.

Jan 9, 2024 • 24min
201: Your Clogged-Up Pipeline Is A Symptom Of A Bigger Problem
This podcast episode explores the relationship between writing and career advancement in academia. It discusses the root cause of a clogged-up publication pipeline and offers practical strategies for overcoming it. The episode also introduces a program called 'Navigate' that helps participants publish their backlog of papers and emphasizes the importance of project planning and developing an academic mission statement. Additionally, it highlights how participating in a writing program can lead to career growth.