A class provides structure
On how classes can provide the right kind of structure, through accountability and community to motivate you to continue the course and keep learning.Read the post here: jovanevery.co.uk/a-class-provi...
2 Kesä 20213min
Just Enough Structure (Intro)
An introduction to this Spotlight, focusing on how and why finding the right kinds of structure in academic careers can help you achieve writing goals and maintain the practice over the long-term. F...
2 Kesä 20211min
Yes, you should take sick leave
The pandemic has revealed how broken systems for sick leave are. Whether it's burnout or some other kind of illness, there are times when you need time to rest and recover. I make a strong case for ta...
26 Touko 202112min
Starting your academic year in mid-summer
It’s only in the past year it’s clicked, that by starting your new year on the first day of the new teaching term, you are implicitly prioritizing teaching and making writing the last thing you do in ...
19 Touko 20219min
Where does teaching preparation fit in your summer plans?
Written in the spring of 2020 as I was helping members of the Academic Writing Studio plan their summer, I discuss what you can do to reduce your anxiety about being prepared to teach in the autumn ev...
5 Touko 202110min
Using all 3 types of writing time
In this track I describe different types of writing time so you can figure out how to combine them effectively to keep your projects moving forward throughout the year. Read the post here: https://jov...
5 Touko 20216min
Intro to Cycles of the Academic Year
This track is an introduction to the playlist it is part of. It explains how the other tracks fit together. My goal in writing these posts and putting this playlist together is to help you think about...
5 Touko 20212min
Thoughts on wrapping up teaching for the summer
One thing that makes it hard to find and protect time for writing, is the ongoing mental space you are devoting to teaching, even if classes are finished. I started wondering about how you treat teach...
21 Huhti 202113min
