PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Complete Your Scholarship, Thesis, or Dissertation and Maintain Your Mental Health

44 episodes

Overseeing an Edited Textbook | Ep. 42
20/04/2026 | 33 mins.
Have you ever wondered why so many edited volumes fall apart before they’re ever submitted? And what does it actually take to turn a strong idea into a coherent, collaborative collection?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore how to create, submit, and publish edited volumes We discuss how the challenge of the edited collection is its emphasis on organization, coordination, and management. We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

How to validate your idea by ensuring a unified theme, determining whether the project truly needs multiple voices, and positioning it within a timely scholarly conversation.

How to build your contributor team by balancing anchor scholars and emerging voices while maintaining both diversity of perspective and coherence of argument.

How to manage the workflow by setting realistic deadlines, creating clear communication systems, and navigating inevitable challenges like late submissions, dropouts, and uneven chapters.

This episode gives you the structure and next steps to move from idea to execution, emphasizing planning and organization as the route to getting your work out into the world.

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Proposing and Writing a Commerical Textbook | Ep. 41
14/04/2026 | 33 mins.
Have you ever wondered what actually makes a textbook sell or why so many well-written ones never take off? Do you worry about how to balance writing about what you love with what instructors will adopt?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack why textbooks succeed not just on quality, but on market fit and usability. We discuss textbook writing as an intellectual, scholarly, and economic endeavor, where understanding your audience, the market, and adoption pathways are just as important as the content itself. We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

How to target the right publisher and craft a pitch that functions as both a compelling intellectual vision and a strong business case.

How to conduct market research by analyzing competing textbooks and gathering insights from instructors and students.

How to develop a prospectus that emphasizes market demand, course fit, and adoption potential.

How to position your book for adoption through outreach, marketing, and strategic timing—and how to plan for future editions.

If you’ve ever considered writing a textbook—or want to understand why some succeed while others stall—this episode gives you the framework and practical steps to build not just a book, but a product that gets used.

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Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 10: From Thesis/Dissertation to Articles | Ep. 40
07/04/2026 | 21 mins.
Have you ever wondered why do so many strong theses or dissertations never turn into a single publication? Do you worry that once you finish your project, it will only go to collect dust on the shelf?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we reframe the dissertation or thesis project from being a standalone document, to viewing it as a portfolio of publishable work waiting to be refocused. We walk through the systems you need to put in place from the beginning to make sure your work is publication ready.

We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

How to approach your project as publishable research from its inception.

How to identify a contribution from the project that tie it to a journal

How to utilize literature review across multiple submissions

If you’re sitting on a thesis or dissertation and unsure how to turn it into publications, this episode gives you both the structure and the next steps needed to get it to print.

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Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 9: Overcoming the Post-defense Crash | Ep. 39
31/03/2026 | 22 mins.
Have you ever wondered what life is supposed to feel like after the thesis or dissertation defense? And what it might mean if the moment you worked toward for years doesn’t feel as triumphant as you expected?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about the post-defense emotional crash, the common feeling of being emotionally drained, unfocused, or unfulfilled once the defense is over. We explore several of the most common post-defense emotional challenges and offer practical and healthy ways to navigate this transition. In this episode, we discuss:

Why emotional exhaustion and anticlimax are common after the final defense

The “Now what?” anxiety that follows finishing a major academic milestone

Strategies for rebuilding routine, energy, and identity after the dissertation

Finishing the dissertation is a huge achievement, but it’s also a transition. It’s time to prepare now so you can embrace the change and move onto the next part of your life with joy.

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Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 8: Navigating the Prospectus/Final Defense | Ep. 38
24/03/2026 | 38 mins.
Do you find yourself looking for ways to prepare for a dissertation defense, but feel like you don’t even know what your committee will ask? Have you ever wondered what separates a stressful thesis or dissertation defense from a successful one?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we demystify both the prospectus defense and the final dissertation defense, explaining what committees are actually looking for and how to navigate these rituals with confidence. Most importantly, we share practical preparation strategies, so the final stretch feels manageable rather than overwhelming.

In this episode, we discuss:

What committees are actually evaluating in a prospectus defense versus a final defense

The different advisor roles that shape the tone of the room

How to identify and prepare for the vulnerable points in your dissertation

How to organize committee feedback into actionable revision categories

The key reminder: you’ve already done the hardest part by building the project. The defense is simply the moment where you demonstrate that you understand it. With preparation, clarity, and a plan for revisions, you can walk into that room ready for a productive conversation about your work.

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**********Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast********** Whether you're a graduate student staring down a thesis/dissertation, a junior scholar building your research agenda, or a seasoned academic ready to level up, this podcast is here to help you write smarter, publish more, and thrive in the process. I’m Dr. Kyle Rudick, full professor at the University of Northern Iowa. I’ve published dozens of articles, chapters, books, and essays, and edited for some of the top outlets in my field. Along the way, I’ve learned a lot (sometimes the hard way), and now I’m here to help you navigate the publishing world with more clarity, confidence, and joy. Each episode is packed with practical strategies to: Build a sustainable and impactful research program Finish your thesis or dissertation Boost writing productivity and make the most of your time Get published and increase your scholarly visibility Navigate job searches, tenure and promotion, and grant success And most importantly, stay sane, healthy, and motivated along the way If you're ready to quiet the inner critic, write with purpose, and finally get your work out into the world, then you’re in the right place. Let’s get your research published! And, keep Reviewer Two from ruining your day! 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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