How to Tell a Research Story: A Guide for Academics and Researchers
We all knew how Titanic would end before we ever stepped into the theater. That ship was going down. What we didn’t know was that Rose would leave poor Leo freezing in the Atlantic! There was enough space on that door for both of them (and probably a chaise lounge too). Yet despite knowing the […]
How to be a Better Academic Writer
Take A Creative Writing Course When one reflects on the question – how to be a better academic writer – I am sure several answers come up. Read more. Write more. Never write again. The idea of creative writing typically does not go hand-in-hand with academic writing, and for good reason. Academic writing is formulaic, passive, […]
Unleashing the Power of Research Communication Through Reflexivity
In the realm of research communication, especially within social sciences and humanities, effective communication isn’t just about transmitting information. It’s about fostering understanding, interpreting meaning, and building bridges with an audience. Effective research communication is crucial, especially in a time where disinformation and misinformation is rampant, and trust in science and our institutions is fraught. […]
Mexico City for the Traveling Scholarpreneur
Describing the appeal of Mexico City (aka CDMX) doesn’t come easy, especially when trying to explain how one can live in a city of 9 million people and not want to walk off a high bridge. As a self-proclaimed traveling scholarpreneur (a nomadic blend of scholar and entrepreneur), I was constantly seeking destinations that fuel […]
Launch a Newsletter: Building Your Audience & Content Strategy (Part 2)
This is part 2 in a series on how to launch a newsletter. You can read part I here – Beyond Journal Paywalls & Tweets: Launch A Newsletter (Part 1), where we talked about why. In this post, we’ll cover the logistics on how to launch a newsletter! Build Your Foundation Define your Goal Before […]
Beyond Journal Paywalls & Tweets: Launch A Newsletter (Part 1)
This is part 1 in a series on how to launch a newsletter. You can read Part 2 – Launch a Newsletter: Building Your Audience & Content Strategy – here Why Launch a Newsletter? The traditional academic publishing landscape, with its lengthy peer-review processes and its paywalls, can feel isolating for scholars who want to […]
An Academics Guide to Op-ed Pitches
Long, long ago, in the year 2014, an opinion writer for the New York Times wrote a plea for more professors to come down from the ivory tower and write for the public. Our knowledge demands to be shared beyond the academy! And for many good reasons, not the least bit that op-eds can have […]
Academics as Content Curators
Are we Human or are we Content Curators? Content curation is THE buzzzzzz word of the 2020s, maybe even the 2010s. People and brands are curating content that draws their audience in and keeps them coming back for more. After all, they are thought leaders in their subject matter, no matter the topic. And guess […]
How to Become a Better Writer
The million dollar question with about a billion dollars worth of answers and approaches. How to become a better writer? I don’t offer the definitive answer to this question…if I had this, I’d be a trillionaire (rounding out my unachievable financial goals reference for good measure)! There are loads of books on how to become […]
