Academic Book Writing Simplified: Write and Publish Your Academic Book
Are you a woman or non-binary scholar in academia who feels like writing your academic book is a complete mystery? Wondering how other scholars find the time to write while juggling teaching, research, and service - when you have been looking at the same page for weeks?
Welcome to Academic Book Writing Simplified - the academic writing podcast for women and non-binary scholars who want to get practical academic writing tips and real academic writing support, so they can finally write and publish their academic book with clarity and confidence.
If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and finally write the book that establishes your expertise, you’re in the right place.
I’m your host, Jane Joann Jones, PhD, former sociologist who quit her tenure- track job to become a developmental editor and book writing coach for women of color in academia. As the founder of Book Brilliance, a group coaching program, I work with women and non-binary scholars who want to use reliable systems to develop a clear book idea, structure their academic book manuscript, and make consistent, meaningful progress on their books.
I’ve helped over 100 academics publish their book with leading presses including University of Chicago, Duke, Stanford, Rutgers, Oxford, Princeton and Stanford. I want to help you do the same.
This podcast will give you clear, practical answers to your biggest book-writing questions including:
- How do I start writing my academic book?
- How long does it *really* take to write an academic book?
- Can I just revise my dissertation and turn it into a book, or do I need to start from scratch?
- How can I write my book if I don’t feel like an expert?
- How can I use developmental editing to help me write my academic book?
- What are ways I can improve my academic writing?
Each short, no-nonsense episode busts common myths about academic book writing, exposes the hidden curriculum of scholarly publishing, and gives you actionable strategies so you can make steady progress — without waiting for the perfect time to start.
Ready to demystify the book writing process?
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Academic Book Writing Simplified: Write and Publish Your Academic Book
#19: Why Aspiring Academic Book Authors Should Work with a Developmental Editor
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Have you ever worked with an editor? Does the process of working with one feel like a mystery? In today’s episode, Jane is going to pull back the curtain and explain how academics can work with editors to improve their writing. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why academics work with editors
- The different types of editing available to academic writers
- The pros and cons of working with an editor to improve your academic book
- How working with an editor can help you avoid time-consuming mistakes and finish your academic book more efficiently
Further Listening:
Episode 17: You Need Feedback While Writing Your Academic Book: Here’s How You Get It
Further Resources:
Blog post: What Kind of Feedback Do You Need When Writing an Academic Book?
https://rightprose.co/what-kind-of-feedback-do-you-need-when-writing-an-academic-book/
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