Ideas on Fire Blog
Articles on publishing, writing, teaching, careers, and public engagement
Refreshing Your Courses to Avoid Burning Out
Teaching the same (or similar) courses repeatedly has its benefits and burdens. One common perspective is that doing so saves energy for other, more institutionally valued responsibilities such as publishing. In department lingo, teaching an… Continue Reading
Preparing for Fall, the Pandemic Edition
Happy August folks! This month we’re all gearing up for a fall semester like no other, and we have a month of articles, courses, podcast episodes, and videos to help you traverse this new terrain.… Continue Reading
You Got Your Book’s Index Draft Back—Now What?
Working with a professional indexer is one of the best ways to ensure readers can navigate and use your book well. When your indexer sends you that first draft, it can be thrilling to see… Continue Reading
Imagine Otherwise is back in August
Thanks for rolling with the Imagine Otherwise podcast crew as we take July off to rest and recharge. The show is coming back in August with a set of awesome episodes featuring scholars, artists, and… Continue Reading
How I’m Writing During the Pandemic
My already limited capacity for writing has fluctuated a lot since early March. When COVID-19 closures began, I put writing projects on hold to better support myself and others with the direct consequences of a… Continue Reading
Public Engagement and Impact: Course Enrollment is Open!
We're excited to let you know that our newest online course, Public Engagement and Impact, is now open for enrollment! Most of us started higher education careers because we wanted to make a difference—we wanted… Continue Reading
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