How to write a book review that works for your own research and goals, as well as why scholars should write them to build intellectual community.
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Footnotes, Endnotes, and the Authorial Conversation
Whether poetic, snarky, informative, or scandalous, footnotes forge complex social bonds between readers, authors, and editors.
Imani Perry on Love as an Ethic
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Imani Perry about critiquing patriarchy, writing as self-care, and redefining productivity.
Francesca T. Royster on Writing Courageously
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Francesca T. Royster about the queer afterlives of soul music and the power of storytelling.
Dissertating While Parenting: Not Such a Contradiction
Finishing a dissertation while being a parent can be challenging. Here are strategies for getting research done while also spending time with your kids.
When to Hire an Academic Editor or Indexer
So you’re ready to hire an academic editor or indexer. Here we explain how far in advance this happens and how to know which kind of editing you need.
Staying Curious About Your Research to Stay Inspired
Intellectual curiosity brings us to our research, but it can get lost along the way. Here are some tips on how to stay curious about your research.
Understanding Conference and Journal Article Rejection
Rejection is never fun. But understanding how conference and journal article rejection works lets you give your research the best chance possible.
Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha on Radical Memoir
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha about how queer brown and disabled people write themselves into history.
Myths and Misconceptions about Academic Peer Review
Here we debunk several of the stubborn myths out there about the academic peer review process and clarify the role of peer review in the publishing process.
How to Write a Peer Review Report (without being a jerk)
Writing a useful peer review report requires approaching reviewing with respect and care, recognizing there is a human behind the work.
Lynn Comella on Finding Your Voice
Host Cathy Hannabach interviews Lynn Comella about the feminist sex toy revolution and how scholars can up their public engagement game.