PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or Dissertation

• Impressing Others at Academic Conferences (Without Losing Your Mind) | Ep. 17

  Do you ever walk into an academic conference and feel a knot in your stomach because of the pressure to sound brilliant, network flawlessly, and not accidentally embarrass yourself in front of your field’s big names? You’re not alone. Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re unpacking how to make a strong, authentic impression at academic conferences without losing your mind. From your presentation style to hallway conversations, we’ll talk about how to replace performance anxiety with purpose and how to connect with others in ways that actually matter. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Prepare presentations that communicate clearly and confidently (including the 10/20/70 rule for balance). Navigate the social side with authenticity and grace. Make a lasting impression by being curious, kind, and collaborative and not just performative. The goal isn’t to be the smartest person in the room, it’s to leave people thinking, “I’d love to talk to them again.” Tune in to learn how to show up as your authentic self, share your work with confidence, and walk away from your next conference feeling connected. Want to Connect? Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

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• BONUS EPISODE: Crafting an Evocative Qualitative Results Section | Ep. 16

  Do you ever worry that your qualitative research results section just isn’t doing justice to your participants’ stories? Or that your analysis ends up being either too thin, too cluttered, or scattered for your readers to make sense of? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to write a rigorous and evocative qualitative research results section, one that captures peoples’ lived experiences with rigor, empathy, and clarity. We’ll discuss how to turn raw data into a compelling, credible, and human-centered narrative. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Build results sections that balance participants’ voices with your analytical insight. Avoid the common pitfalls of over-quoting, over-telling, or drifting from your research question. Organize themes and subthemes in ways that show depth, coherence, and theoretical saturation. Honor your ethical responsibility as a caretaker of others’ stories through strategies like member checks and reflexive writing. Tune in to learn how to craft qualitative results that reveal, resonate, and respect—the kind of work that lets your participants’ voices shine while showing your readers what it truly means to see through data. Want to Connect? Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

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• Preserving Your Academic Identity and Purpose | Ep. 15

  Have you ever looked at your CV and thought, “I did all that…but who was it all for?” Have you chased deadlines, won awards, and met every metric, but feel further from the ideas that first inspired you? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to protect your academic identity and purpose in a system that all-too-often rewards output over authenticity. We’ll unpack the pressures that push scholars to toward unfulfilling productivity and how to resist them without losing your momentum. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Reconnect with your intellectual identity and rediscover what drew you to research in the first place. Set “aligned output” goals that track progress in ideas, not just publication counts. Say “no” strategically to projects that don’t serve your long-term scholarly purpose. Define what enough looks like for you, so your academic path reflects who you are—not just what’s rewarded. Tune in to learn how to preserve your purpose, realign your goals, and keep your scholarship centered on what truly matters to you. Want to Connect? Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

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• Challenging the Culture of Academic Comparison | Ep. 14

  Do you feel like everyone around you is getting published, winning grants, and stacking accolades? Have you seen colleagues celebrate on social media and felt that quiet sting of “why not me?” Hey co-authors! In this episode, I talk about the culture of comparison in academia and how it can drain joy from our work and even turn colleagues against each other. We’ll discuss why this culture exists and how it harms us, but more importantly, how we can resist it.  We’ll explore: Why academic comparison is so pervasive. How comparison can become toxic, both to our own well-being and our community. How to reframe envy into motivation and make candid choices about what success means to you. At the end of the day, scholarship should be a refuge and a way to pursue curiosity, connect with others, and build meaningful conversations. Let’s talk about how to safeguard joy in your work, even when the culture around you feels competitive or harsh. Want to Connect? Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free 30-minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min

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• Handling Rejection when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 13

  Do you feel crushed when a rejection email lands in your inbox? Do you spiral into self-doubt, avoidance, or shame, unable to moving forward? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we dive into dealing with rejection in academic publishing. We’ll unpack why rejection cuts so deeply and how you can respond in healthier, more productive ways. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Recognize and interrupt unhelpful reactions like catastrophizing, avoidance, or over-personalizing feedback. Reframe reviewer comments so you can find opportunities for growth instead of shame spirals. Assess whether rejection is about your project or simply the wrong journal—and adjust your path forward. Tune in to learn how to navigate rejection without losing your confidence, your voice, or your joy in scholarship.  Want to Connect? Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min  

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