Navigating relationships with acquisitions editors can be scary. But they are also humans who understand that meeting deadlines can be difficult. In this post I explain how it usually goes if your manuscript is late.
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Want to try developmental editing your own work? It can be tricky to do, but also very satisfying. Learning to edit can make a big difference in our writing. So here's the method I use as an editor. I hope it helps!
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Those are great points. It also overlooks an opportunity to let a heading do some work for your writing, signaling an important point you hope readers take away from a piece.
Six bald eagles on a tree overlooking a river
I just saw TEN bald eagles hanging out over the Mohawk river watching for fish. It's the most spectacular thing I've ever seen in nature and it was just from this viewing point for a waterfall (like right off the road, basically). This gives me a little hope. Now off to a protest!
This isn’t immigration policy. It’s a business model.
ICE keeps growing, not because it makes America safer, but because corporations are raking in billions off cages, bodies, and suffering. ICE’s existence is a massive revenue stream.
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If you are feeling stressed by your winter break writing project, take a beat and ask yourself whether you can write something else instead. Do you have to write this piece now? Is there something else that would be easier? Give yourself permission to shift course!
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Need a gift for a PhD pal this year? Look no further than this gift guide for scholarly writers. Does it contain books about scholarly writing? Indeed it does! Shop on. And treat yourself too! :)
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Oh, cool! I'm just a solo freelancer and am not planning on growing. People have recommended Bonsai and HoneyBook. Do you agree? Or have others to recommend? Thank you so much!
#Freelancers! What project management software do you like? Mine is going away in early 2026. Boo! I'd ideally like some that does invoicing, time tracking, contracting, and accounting as well as allows me to keep track of clients (including taking meeting notes). Thanks for any help!
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Are you having a hard time getting writing done? Do you ever feel lonely in your writing? Would you benefit from some instruction on scholarly writing? If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining my writing groups!
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Two of my former writing group participants ran into each other on the dance floor at the African Studies Association. This makes me so happy! If you want to build community in academia and get writing done, come join us in January!
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One round or two rounds of scholarly review? Often we don't have a choice, but if you do, here are some factors to consider!
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This is so true! I remember being in a faculty meeting next to someone who was on his ipad (looking at photos, writing emails, reading the news). I had such a difficult time concentrating! Thanks for this research!
Feeling overwhelmed by writing the book's introduction? You aren't alone.
In this week's TEA Delivered, I discuss five elements of book introductions. Keeping these components in mind may make outlining (and writing) the introduction a little easier.
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How to structure a chapter or article? Quick tips: use the argument as a guide, consider potential sections in relation to each other, and focus on how you want to tell the story. Read on!
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BANNED BOOKS WEEK Oct. 5-11, 2025. Censorship is so 1984 - Read for Your Rights. ala.org/bbooks. American Library Association
Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.
Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.
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Google search bar with "free write one word or two" in it. AI response "Word, word word"
Here was AI's answer to my question this morning. Also, did I make AI freewrite? Is this what AI freewriting looks like?
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Try not to be snarky in reader reports. Yes, manuscripts can be frustrating. But remember that learning to write a book is not easy. As an academic editor, I read many of these and snark makes them difficult for authors (and editors) to digest. Just play nice.
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Should you suggest peer reviewers for your book or article? The answer is yes! I explain why in this post and offer suggestions about how to compile your list.
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Totally! Those ups and downs are so challenging. But I really believe that the hard days of writing help us get to the progress too. It all adds up over time as long as you keep working away at it. Good luck!
My scholarly writing groups start THURSDAY! I have one spot left and would love to give it to you! Do you want to make time for writing, build supportive community, and learn about key aspects of scholarly writing? Join us!
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That's great! I'm so glad you have an editor like that to work with. The best kind!
I hope your acquisitions editor is on board with your accessible language. Writing in a way that can be understood extends the reach of academic work. I just finished reading Leonard Cassuto's Academic Writing as if Readers Matter, who I think would see that comment as a big complement!
I'm experimenting with writing between chapters. I recently started a book and used Word headings to list out the various chapters. I then mostly drafted the intro, but now and moving a bit between chapters. I should say this is a different kind of book than my monograph, but we'll see how it goes!
If you are wondering how you will make time for writing this semester, consider joining my scholarly writing groups! These supportive groups help you set aside time for writing and develop your writing practice. Two spots remain!
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This is a really fantastic resource with all kinds of writing groups and workshops for scholarly writers. If you are feeling stuck in your writing or like you would benefit from more support, consider taking advantage of these resources!
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Are you feeling the overwhelm of the start of the semester? Are you stressed about making time for writing among everything else? Join a scholarly writing group to center your writing! 10% off with BLSKY code!
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