Today we talk to NYU Professor Eric Klinenberg about how his academic career led to other kinds of writing—and what he's learned from writing a book about a time that many people would rather forget.
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","summary":"Today we talk to NYU Professor Eric Klinenberg about how his academic career led to other kinds of writing—and what he's learned from writing a book about a time that many people would rather forget.","date_published":"2024-05-06T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af3332db-9c09-4d3d-96d7-a1523483007b/74f3b6bf-8b15-4c26-8f15-958a5489671d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32318820,"duration_in_seconds":2450}]},{"id":"b2a7d685-7b5d-49c7-b315-3cc226fc0381","title":"Episode 22: Maurice Samuels on the Challenges of writing Biography","url":"https://writingit.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"We speak with Yale Professor Maurice Samuels about writing biography, and the importance of finding stories we feel compelled to tell. Samuels talks about finding the right writing voice; when to share writing with colleagues and friends; potential benefits and consequences of publishing with a trade press; creating a table of contents that helps readers; the importance of footnotes; and how our career stage might influence the kind of books we write.\n\nDon't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here:\nhttps://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast\n\nContacts us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact","content_html":"We speak with Yale Professor Maurice Samuels about writing biography, and the importance of finding stories we feel compelled to tell. Samuels talks about finding the right writing voice; when to share writing with colleagues and friends; potential benefits and consequences of publishing with a trade press; creating a table of contents that helps readers; the importance of footnotes; and how our career stage might influence the kind of books we write.
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","summary":"We speak with Yale Professor Maurice Samuels about writing biography, and the importance of finding stories we feel compelled to tell. Samuels talks about finding the right writing voice; when to share writing with colleagues and friends; potential benefits and consequences of publishing with a trade press; creating a table of contents that helps readers; the importance of footnotes; and how our career stage might influence the kind of books we write.","date_published":"2024-04-22T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af3332db-9c09-4d3d-96d7-a1523483007b/b2a7d685-7b5d-49c7-b315-3cc226fc0381.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28407600,"duration_in_seconds":2301}]},{"id":"4f1e2610-1254-4336-93f8-e7405da7ebd4","title":"Episode 21: What’s the deal with academics writing for \"The Conversation\"?","url":"https://writingit.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"If you’re like us, you’ve probably noticed that many academics write for The Conversation media outlet. The site does not pay writers, so why is it such a popular site for academics to publish their research? To find out what The Conversation offers, we’re speaking Beth Daley, the site’s Executive Editor. Daley explains that since 4-5 million readers visit The Conversation website every week, the site provides an unusual opportunity for academics to engage with the public. As Creative Commons stories, The Conversation stories can be republished by other publications, including The Washington Post, LA Times, Yahoo News, and local news sites. Daley explains why you don’t need to have a fully formed article to pitch to The Conversation, and what kinds of skills and opportunities writers have received through as a result of publishing in The Conversation. \n\nDon't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here:\nhttps://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast\n\nContacts us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact","content_html":"If you’re like us, you’ve probably noticed that many academics write for The Conversation media outlet. The site does not pay writers, so why is it such a popular site for academics to publish their research? To find out what The Conversation offers, we’re speaking Beth Daley, the site’s Executive Editor. Daley explains that since 4-5 million readers visit The Conversation website every week, the site provides an unusual opportunity for academics to engage with the public. As Creative Commons stories, The Conversation stories can be republished by other publications, including The Washington Post, LA Times, Yahoo News, and local news sites. Daley explains why you don’t need to have a fully formed article to pitch to The Conversation, and what kinds of skills and opportunities writers have received through as a result of publishing in The Conversation.
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","summary":"If you’re like us, you’ve probably noticed that many academics write for The Conversation media outlet. The site does not pay writers, so why is it such a popular site for academics to publish their research? To find out what The Conversation offers, we’re speaking Beth Daley, the site’s Executive Editor. Daley explains that since 4-5 million readers visit The Conversation website every week, the site provides an unusual opportunity for academics to engage with the public. As Creative Commons stories, The Conversation stories can be republished by other publications, including The Washington Post, LA Times, Yahoo News, and local news sites. Daley explains why you don’t need to have a fully formed article to pitch to The Conversation, and what kinds of skills and opportunities writers have received through as a result of publishing in The Conversation. ","date_published":"2024-04-08T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af3332db-9c09-4d3d-96d7-a1523483007b/4f1e2610-1254-4336-93f8-e7405da7ebd4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18884904,"duration_in_seconds":1539}]},{"id":"3427fb7e-6621-4ace-83a3-56d0e20cab3d","title":"Episode 20: Would Nahmanides have had a beard? Creating a graphic history with historian Nina Caputo and illustrator Liz Clarke","url":"https://writingit.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"In this episode we speak with historian Nina Caputo and illustrator Liz Clarke about their book, Debating Truth: The Barcelona Disputation of 1263, A Graphic History, published in the Oxford University Press Graphic History Series. We talk about the particular kind of research and writing required for a graphic history; how collaboration between academic and illustrator works; how graphic histories figure into tenure and promotion; what academics can learn about writing from working on a graphic history; why graphic history can be a worthwhile medium for a scholar to reach broader audiences; and what kinds of details illustrators need from academics to create a beautiful book.\n\nDon't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here:\nhttps://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast\n\nContacts us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact","content_html":"In this episode we speak with historian Nina Caputo and illustrator Liz Clarke about their book, Debating Truth: The Barcelona Disputation of 1263, A Graphic History, published in the Oxford University Press Graphic History Series. We talk about the particular kind of research and writing required for a graphic history; how collaboration between academic and illustrator works; how graphic histories figure into tenure and promotion; what academics can learn about writing from working on a graphic history; why graphic history can be a worthwhile medium for a scholar to reach broader audiences; and what kinds of details illustrators need from academics to create a beautiful book.
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","summary":"In this episode we speak with historian Nina Caputo and illustrator Liz Clarke about their book, Debating Truth: The Barcelona Disputation of 1263, A Graphic History, published in the Oxford University Press Graphic History Series. We talk about the particular kind of research and writing required for a graphic history; how collaboration between academic and illustrator works; how graphic histories figure into tenure and promotion; what academics can learn about writing from working on a graphic history; why graphic history can be a worthwhile medium for a scholar to reach broader audiences; and what kinds of details illustrators need from academics to create a beautiful book.","date_published":"2024-03-25T04:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af3332db-9c09-4d3d-96d7-a1523483007b/3427fb7e-6621-4ace-83a3-56d0e20cab3d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25847760,"duration_in_seconds":2096}]},{"id":"ceac263f-68c5-4b0a-9bcb-0b2eaad2ce95","title":"Episode 19: The pitch is the start of a relationship","url":"https://writingit.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"We're talking with LIz Bucar, professor of religion at Northeastern University, and a prizewinning author about the program she directs Sacred Writes: Public Scholarship on Religion. We talk about the essential ingredients of a good pitch (including the ALL-CAP subject line) to a magazine/newspaper editor; how to communicate timeliness; and how to follow up in a way that invites a future relationship with the editor. Liz also explains what kinds of social media might work for scholars.\n\nDon't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here:\nhttps://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast\n\nContacts us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact\n\nIf you'd like to learn more about Sacred Writes, follow this link: https://cssh.northeastern.edu/sacred-writes/Links:Sacred Writes: Public Scholarship on Religion","content_html":"We're talking with LIz Bucar, professor of religion at Northeastern University, and a prizewinning author about the program she directs Sacred Writes: Public Scholarship on Religion. We talk about the essential ingredients of a good pitch (including the ALL-CAP subject line) to a magazine/newspaper editor; how to communicate timeliness; and how to follow up in a way that invites a future relationship with the editor. Liz also explains what kinds of social media might work for scholars.
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You don’t have to be a parent to get something out of our conversation with Professor Laura Yares about “Writing While Parenting.” In this conversation, we speak about how to get writing done while caretaking; how to best take advantage of limited time to write; writing when the family stakes are high; time-blocking; lingering Covid trauma; finding and building an academic writing community; letting our writing lie fallow; dealing with the loneliness of parenting within academia; leaning in to the creative parts of our academic jobs; and the importance of modeling good “professor-ing with a family” boundaries.
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We’re speaking with UF English Professor Margaret Galvan about writing a book with lots of images; how to find a press that can accommodate image-rich manuscripts; what a book publicist will actually do for you; how to cultivate a relationship with your publicist and editor; how to be thoughtful about book promotion; when and why to apply for a fellowship for book two; the importance of finding colleagues and friends who will get excited about your book; and handling the details of getting a manuscript ready for production.
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Today we’re speaking with Pulitzer Prize winning scholar, Jack E. Davis, who is a UF professor of history and the Rothman Family Chair in the Humanities specializing in environmental history and sustainability studies. Jack talks with us about writing for a broader audience; what makes writing fun for him; the not-so-easy task of finding an agent; what it’s like to be an academic with a fellowship at MacDowell; and the experience of winning a Pulitzer.
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Today we’re speaking with UF Press Editor in chief, Stephanye Hunter and UF Press Marketing Manager, Rachel Doll. Among our many topics, we discuss recent changes in the academic publishing world; important considerations in titling your book; what you can reasonably ask/expect of your editor; how to think about writing an op-ed, before book publication; what kind of publicity you can do on your own—and at what point—before publication; what kind of book events are most appropriate for your academic book; how a press decides if yours is a “crossover book”; what to consider when making suggestions for your book cover; What is meta-data?
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Today we speak with Martin Siegel, author of the recently published, Judgement and Mercy: The Turbulent Life and Times of the Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs about writing a biography over many years, and publishing with the trade division of an academic press.
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We talk with Sandra Fox about what a first-time author can do to promote her book; what to expect from the publisher; and how best to use the affiliations and connections you have to spread the word about your book. We talk about honorariums, book price, op-eds, and book contracts.
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Yale professor Elli Stern talks with us about figuring out what kind of writing we want to do after tenure—and the importance of building a team of friends and colleagues who can read drafts and provide valuable feedback.
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A conversation with developmental editor/writing coach, Gillian Steinberg about replacing negative voices about writing with positive ones and strategies for improving our writing process.
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Karen Kelsky, of “The Professor Is In” speaks with us about academic job applications and academics applying for non-academic jobs. WE also talk about academic fellowship applications and graduate school applications.
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A conversation with Yale University Lex Hixon Professor of Religious Studies and American Studies and Faculty of Arts and Sciences Dean of Humanities, Kathryn Lofton about the purposes and challenges of writing while working in higher education administration.
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Jeff Kopstein, Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine, talks with us about putting together a compelling application for academic jobs. We talk not only about assistant professorship applications, but about the shift in tone and content for associate and full professorship applications.
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Today, Professor Jenny Caplan talks with us about her process of turning dissertation into book, and what she learned about writing along the way. Also, Professor Sarah Imhoff talks with us about starting a new academic journal; what it means to be on an editorial board; co-authoring; and her tips for writing a better journal article.
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Having worked in academic publishing for almost 40 years, Elaine Maisner shares wisdom from the field about finding the right press and how authors can best present their work to book editors.
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Martin Kavka, a professor at FSU, talks with us about finding the motivation to write; the role of friendships in academic writing; and revising the rules of tenure and promotion to better accommodate the non-book writers among us.
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Yale University Press Senior Editor Jennifer Banks talks with us about how editing helped her understand what kind of book she wanted to write. Banks also talks about best practices for approaching an editor with your book manuscript. And, once your book has gone through the review process, what to keep in mind while writing your response to readers’ reports.
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Today, we’re speaking with Professor Brett Krutzsch and Professor Pamela Nadell about writing for a "beyond the academy" audience. Dr. Brett Krutzsch is the author of "Dying to Be Normal: Gay Martyrs and the Transformation of American Sexual Politics" and Coordinator of NYU’s Center for Religion and Media where he serves as Editor of the online magazine "The Revealer" and teaches in the Department of Religious Studies. Krutzsch talks with us about editing The Revealer and his evolving understanding of the role of writing and publishing in his life. Dr. Pamela Nadell is Patrick Clendenen Chair in Women's and Gender History Department of History at American University and is the author of "America’s Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today", winner of the 2019 National Jewish Book Award—Jewish Book of the Year. She is currently writing a book about the history of American antisemitism. Nadell shares her experiences of learning to write for a larger audience and the kind of editorial feedback she receives at a trade press.
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Our guest this week is Maggie Doherty, English Ph.D., teacher, New Yorker writer, and author of The Equivalents: A Story of Art, Female Friendship, and Liberation in the 1960s (https://maggiedohertyauthor.com). Doherty tells us about discovering her writing path in literary non-fiction after embarking on a doctorate in English. In addition to sharing her experiences with book proposals, agents, and writing deadlines, Doherty discusses the pragmatic considerations in choosing to write trade-press, non-fiction, and the challenges of creating a career around writing and teaching.
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