Hello Reader, I know that you have been considering your summer break for some time. Especially now that you're in the flurry of ending the term. Part of what you look forward to in the summer, in addition to resting, is the real possibility of moving your writing projects along for tenure and/or promotion. In this environment, moving projects along for tenure and promotion has become particularly challenging. In this environment, your ability to publish becomes more urgent. A colleague of...

Hello Reader, Dear friends, In this week’s episode of The Mindful Academy, I sit down with coach and creative advocate Chris Mitchell to explore what it means to sustain a vibrant creative practice—especially when it competes with the demands of academic or institutional work. Chris shares insights from her own career path—from art school to running a family business to supporting artists with professional development—and how her coaching practice helps creatives develop structure within...

Hello Reader, We’re thrilled to bring you another insightful episode featuring Lisa Monroe, an academic publication consultant who helps scholars refine their writing and get published. In this episode, Lisa and Jennifer break down the art of argumentation, the hurdles of the publication process, and how structural inequities shape access to academic success. Lisa also shares strategies for building confidence in academic writing, approaching journal editors, and navigating reviewer feedback...