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Jo VanEvery Hello, Christine, welcome. It’s really nice to see you. And I thought I would start by just saying that you and I met many, many years ago on this great internet thing in a group. We were both in this group that was called The Creative Haven, which was really about like […]
Read More »Welcome to the Library
The Library is an archive of my writing about academic work since launching this website in 2009. The top section contains the most recent additions. If you are new here, scroll down to see a few suggestions for good posts to start with to get a sense of my general approach. The Spotlight section at the bottom highlights a series of posts on a specific topic, and is updated regularly.
Most of my writing is sent to Studio members or my newsletter before appearing here. Since 2020 I’ve been creating audio versions of most new posts. They are embedded here but you can also follow me on Soundcloud if you prefer to listen.
Recent posts
Writing is a process of decision making with Emily Doucet
Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Writing is a decision making process with Emily Doucet JoVE Note: I think I first came across Emily Doucet on LinkedIn, when I saw a post in which she shared an exercise she’d created for book writers around organizing your evidence. I started following her and set up a […]
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You need a writing practice
Writing is central to your scholarly work and identity. And yet, you struggle to find time and motivation to do it. I argue that it is more effective to focus on the process of writing as a whole and establish an effective writing practice that enables you to pursue your curiosity, create knowledge, and communicate that knowledge […]
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Communication vs Validation: why are you publishing?
Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Communication vs Validation: Why are you publishing? The primary purpose of publishing, even scholarly publishing, is communication. If you centre the communicative role of publishing, with a focus on the audience and the difference you would like your work to make for that audience, decisions about when and […]
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Juggling 101: Elements of a good plan
Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Juggling 101: Elements of a Good Plan A good plan can reduce the stress and overwhelm you experience when trying to juggle all your different responsibilities. This is why I have developed Planning Classes for members of the Academic Writing Studio [Recently opened up to everyone else too!]. In […]
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Introducing: The Academic Writing Studio
The Beginning When I started A Meeting With Your Writing back in September 2011, I didn’t even know if it would work. All I knew was that virtual accountability and community was needed, and that I was prepared to facilitate something that might help. Now, it feels central to everything I do. Participants have told […]
Read More »Spotlight On: You Need A Writing Practice
Writing is central to your work and includes much more than just preparing articles and books for publication. All academic writing projects are long projects. You need a writing practice that enables you to keep them moving, even when they are nowhere near a deadline to finish.
This Spotlight includes key qualities to consider as you establish a writing practice that works for you.
An older post that has been updated as it is core to my approach to supporting writers. It now includes audio for all linked posts. Read or listen now:
Explore the whole Spotlight here, or if you prefer to listen, you can find a playlist of this introduction and all the posts mentioned over on my Soundcloud.
You can do this!
