web02.fireside.fm Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:41:00 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Writing It! - Episodes Tagged with “Writing” https://writingit.fireside.fm/tags/writing Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 "Writing It! The Podcast About Academics & Writing" dives deep into the world of academic writing and publishing. Join us for conversations with academics and editors as we discuss challenges, strategies, and insights from our writing lives. As we share our experiences and helpful hacks, we make the process of writing and getting published a bit more transparent and a bit less overwhelming. en-us episodic The Podcast About Academics & Writing The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida "Writing It! The Podcast About Academics & Writing" dives deep into the world of academic writing and publishing. Join us for conversations with academics and editors as we discuss challenges, strategies, and insights from our writing lives. As we share our experiences and helpful hacks, we make the process of writing and getting published a bit more transparent and a bit less overwhelming. no academia, academic publishing, writing, literary agents, literary non-fiction, creative writing, academic careers The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida writingit@jst.ufl.edu Episode 69: ENCORE EPISODE 69: Figuring out the Post-Tenure Book with Elli Stern https://writingit.fireside.fm/69 0ab6514c-5a38-4042-a3ea-e0d9d354247c Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 59:48 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast Contact us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic job market, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, associate professor, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letter, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, developmental editor, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, full professor, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, manuscript editing, networking, non-academic job applications, teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, revisions, sample chapter, second book, social media, teaching statement, women's history, writing, writing academic book, writing coach, literary agents, post-tenure, revision, trade press, book markets, writing styles, writing groups, writing feedback 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 44: What AI can do for us academics (and what it can’t do for us without sucking the joy from life) https://writingit.fireside.fm/44 f68244d9-3c30-4357-9f6d-32e28adf1cff Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida We’re speaking with writing teacher,John Warner, author most recently of More Than Words: How to Think about Writing in the Age of AI, about where AI can be an ally (it’s great a alphabetizing, as a tool for jogging our memory, generating lists and first drafts of abstracts and summaries), and where to steer clear of it. We talk about teaching and learning in the age of AI, and how to remind students of the pleasures of writing and reaching those “can’t be better” writing moments. John talks about developing a writers practice (the subject of one of his books), how to create compelling “learning outcomes/objectives” for our courses, and the tricks and pleasure of moving between different kinds of writing, effectively. 59:22 no We’re speaking with writing teacher, John Warner, author most recently of More Than Words: How to Think about Writing in the Age of AI, about where AI can be an ally (it’s great a alphabetizing, as a tool for jogging our memory, generating lists and first drafts of abstracts and summaries), and where to steer clear of it. We talk about teaching and learning in the age of AI, and how to remind students of the pleasures of writing and reaching those “can’t be better” writing moments. John talks about developing a writers practice (the subject of one of his books), how to create compelling “learning outcomes/objectives” for our courses, and the tricks and pleasure of moving between different kinds of writing, effectively. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast Contact us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact AI, writing, teaching, writer’s practice, students, drafts, developmental editor, We’re speaking with writing teacher, John Warner, author most recently of More Than Words: How to Think about Writing in the Age of AI, about where AI can be an ally (it’s great a alphabetizing, as a tool for jogging our memory, generating lists and first drafts of abstracts and summaries), and where to steer clear of it. We talk about teaching and learning in the age of AI, and how to remind students of the pleasures of writing and reaching those “can’t be better” writing moments. John talks about developing a writers practice (the subject of one of his books), how to create compelling “learning outcomes/objectives” for our courses, and the tricks and pleasure of moving between different kinds of writing, effectively.

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]]> We’re speaking with writing teacher, John Warner, author most recently of More Than Words: How to Think about Writing in the Age of AI, about where AI can be an ally (it’s great a alphabetizing, as a tool for jogging our memory, generating lists and first drafts of abstracts and summaries), and where to steer clear of it. We talk about teaching and learning in the age of AI, and how to remind students of the pleasures of writing and reaching those “can’t be better” writing moments. John talks about developing a writers practice (the subject of one of his books), how to create compelling “learning outcomes/objectives” for our courses, and the tricks and pleasure of moving between different kinds of writing, effectively.

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]]> Episode 14: What’s so important about your book’s meta-data? Understanding publishing from the perspective of a university press https://writingit.fireside.fm/14 b8a20b27-7c61-4915-a804-3283322aff02 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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? 1:05:49 no 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? Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic job market, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, agents, associate professor, book launches, book markets, book promotion, book publishing, book reviews, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letter, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, developmental editor, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, full professor, honorariums, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, manuscript editing, marketing, networking, non-academic job applications, non-fiction, non-traditional academic, peer-review, personal statement, post-tenure, publicity, religious studies, revision, revisions, sample chapter, second book, social media, teaching statement, teaching statements, trade division, trade press, women's history, writing, writing academic book, writing biography, writing coach, writing feedback, writing groups, writing styles, marketing, publishing, acquisitions editor, book price, “crossover books”, book covers, book publicity, publishing timelines, meta-data 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’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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]]> Episode 13: Why publish with a ‘trade division’ of an academic press? https://writingit.fireside.fm/13 f369e5a3-d261-4f6e-949b-d2a67df6b14c Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 47:57 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic job market, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, associate professor, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letter, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, developmental editor, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, full professor, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, manuscript editing, networking, non-academic job applications, teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, revisions, sample chapter, second book, social media, teaching statement, women's history, writing, writing academic book, writing coach, literary agents, post-tenure, revision, trade press, book markets, writing styles, writing groups, writing feedback, Book promotion, publicity, marketing, book launches, academic presses, honorariums, non-traditional academic, trade division, writing biography, the Rosenbergs, Cold War history, agents, book reviews 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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]]> Episode 12: The Truth About Book Promotion with Sandra Fox https://writingit.fireside.fm/12 65c7a485-aa9a-412a-ad1e-f5e27698201f Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 34:35 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic job market, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, associate professor, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letter, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, developmental editor, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, full professor, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, manuscript editing, networking, non-academic job applications, teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, revisions, sample chapter, second book, social media, teaching statement, women's history, writing, writing academic book, writing coach, literary agents, post-tenure, revision, trade press, book markets, writing styles, writing groups, writing feedback, Book promotion, publicity, marketing, book launches, academic presses, honorariums 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 11: Figuring out how to write the post-tenure book https://writingit.fireside.fm/11 a2be7705-7704-46b8-87e9-8874e1b26657 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 59:56 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic job market, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, associate professor, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letter, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, developmental editor, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, full professor, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, manuscript editing, networking, non-academic job applications, teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, revisions, sample chapter, second book, social media, teaching statement, women's history, writing, writing academic book, writing coach, literary agents, post-tenure, revision, trade press, book markets, writing styles, writing groups, writing feedback 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 10: Getting Unstuck in our Academic Writing with Gillian Steinberg https://writingit.fireside.fm/10 5b6bf90e-1193-4578-b1b5-9ecccc0295ac Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 41:14 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic job market, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, associate professor, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letter, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, full professor, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, networking, non-academic job applications. teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, sample chapter, second book, social media, teaching statement, women's history, writing, developmental editor, writing coach, editing, writing academic book, revisions, manuscript editing, 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 09: How to tell your academic story in applications: Special issue for job market/fellowship/graduate school application season https://writingit.fireside.fm/09 03541f17-24f2-4ea6-b396-348cc81cbf76 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 48:32 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, networking, non-academic job applications. teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, second book, social media, women's history, writing, academic job market, cover letter, Full Professor, Associate Professor, teaching statement, sample chapter 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 08: Writing as a practice for self-understanding https://writingit.fireside.fm/08 b142d872-f332-47f6-a939-c7d8951b79d5 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 50:22 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic job market, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, associate professor, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letter, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, full professor, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, networking, non-academic job applications. teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, sample chapter, second book, social media, teaching statement, women's history, writing, Writing as a practice, Oprah, deanships, higher ed administration, popular culture, activism within higher ed. 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 07: Finally! Insightful, concrete advice for your job market writing materials https://writingit.fireside.fm/07 a205978d-89ae-4f96-b049-f9f1cf0219dc Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 50:47 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic job applications, academic journal, academic monograph, academic presses, academic publishing, book publishing, book-writing, co-authorship, cover letters, creative non-fiction, creative writing, dissertation, editing, editor, editors, first book, jewish studies, journal articles, literary agents, literary non-fiction, networking, non-academic job applications. teaching statements, non-fiction, peer-review, personal statement, religious studies, second book, social media, women's history, writing, academic job market, cover letter, Full Professor, Associate Professor, teaching statement, sample chapter 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 06: Behind-the-Scenes of a First Book & a New Journal https://writingit.fireside.fm/06 291ca3cb-65c7-42f1-a487-805cceb63c7a Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 1:12:06 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia,academic careers,academic monograph,academic publishing,book publishing,creative non-fiction,creative writing,editing,editors,jewish studies,literary agents,literary non-fiction,non-fiction,religious studies,women's history,writing,first book,dissertation,editor,academic presses,second book,academic journal,co-authorship,peer-review,book-writing,journal articles 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 05: An Editor's Perspective - Elaine Maisner, UNC Press https://writingit.fireside.fm/05 79d3c75e-b524-45e1-a08b-65d9dc4f4a91 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 1:00:59 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academic publishing, academic monograph, editors, book publishing, academia, academic careers, academic publishing, book publishing, creative non-fiction, creative writing, editing, jewish studies, literary agents, literary non-fiction, non-fiction, religious studies, women's history, writing 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 04: "What is it all for?" The challenge of finding a writing motivation after the first book with Professor Martin Kavka https://writingit.fireside.fm/04 a7445c80-052e-4889-b3dd-581b7b3add7c Mon, 14 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 42:41 no 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. https://religion.fsu.edu/person/martin-kavka Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic publishing, book publicity, book publishing, creative non-fiction, creative writing, dissertation, editing, editors, jewish studies, literary agents, literary non-fiction, non-fiction, publishing, religious studies, university presses, women's history, writing, writing schedules, writing motivation, second book, tenure and promotion, edited volumes, 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 03: An Editor’s Perspective - Jennifer Banks https://writingit.fireside.fm/03 bf472abc-7f64-4741-8294-13da83795372 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 43:55 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic careers, academic publishing, book publishing, creative non-fiction, creative writing, editing, jewish studies, literary agents, literary non-fiction, non-fiction, religious studies, women's history, writing, publishing, university presses, editors, dissertation, book publicity, writing schedules, 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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]]> Episode 02: Unlearning Academic Writing Tics and Reaching a Broader Audience https://writingit.fireside.fm/02 ff0b31c8-2b5a-48bd-b2d5-877c0c442f08 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida Today we're speaking with two scholars about writing for a "beyond the academy" audience. 58:08 no 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. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast non-fiction, book publishing, Religious studies, Writing, Editing, literary agents, Jewish Studies, women's history, academia, academic publishing, writing, literary agents, literary non-fiction, creative writing, academic careers, literary agents, book publishing, creative non-fiction 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 01: Choosing Literary Non-Fiction... And All That Comes With It https://writingit.fireside.fm/01 32b38fb2-b389-459a-9444-3b6ca40ee34e Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400 The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida full The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida 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. 55:56 no 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. Thank you for listening. Follow "Writing It!" on social media and send your questions to the show by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast academia, academic publishing, writing, literary agents, literary non-fiction, creative writing, academic careers, literary agents, book publishing, creative non-fiction 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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]]> 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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