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

• Knowing when Your Research is Ready for Submission | Ep. 22

  Have you ever gotten glowing feedback from a professor or advisor and wondered, “Is this really good enough to publish?” Have you ever hovered over that “Submit” button wondering whether you are ready for what the decision may be? Hey co-authors, in this episode we break down the most common indicators that your manuscript isn’t quite submission-ready as well as the markers for success. You’ll learn how to spot problems before reviewers do—and how to fix them with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: The most common structural and methodological red flags that signal “not yet.” Practical steps to strengthen weak sections before peer reviewers ever see them. How to build your own internal “submission sixth-sense” to improve success rates. Whether you're polishing your first manuscript or your fifteenth, this episode gives you a practical checklist, sharper instincts, and a clearer sense of when your work is primed for peer review (and when it needs a little more love). 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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• Reviewing Others' Scholarship without becoming Reviewer Two | Ep. 21

  Do you ever dread that journal review request hitting your inbox? Do you get worried you’ll either spend way too long on it or, worse, become Reviewer 2 in the process? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to review other people’s work without becoming Reviewer 2, the condescending, nitpicky, or ego-driven academic villain we’ve all encountered (and, if we’re honest, sometimes accidentally-on-purpose have been). You’ll learn how bad reviewers erode the culture of scholarship and discourage innovation, and how to avoid falling into those traps yourself. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Recognize and replace toxic review habits with constructive, ethical ones. Match your level of feedback to where the manuscript actually is to protect your time. Write feedback that’s direct but humane—firm without being cruel. Set clear limits for how many reviews you’ll do and how much energy you’ll give. We’ll also talk about what good reviewing looks like and how to make sure you can do your best to review generously, critically, and responsibly without losing your empathy or your sanity. 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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• Developing Perfect Paragraphs for Literature Reviews | Ep. 20

  Do you ever stare at a half-written literature review paragraph and think, “Where the heck am I going with all of this?” Do you ever worry that your paragraphs are either too convoluted or just an endless stream of summaries? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we dig into how to write crisp, compelling paragraphs in your literature review. We’ll unpack the common traps and then walk through a clear, three-step approach for crafting paragraphs with purpose. You can also access an annotated example through this Google Drive link or at the bottom of this description. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Start each paragraph with a strong analytical claim, not a description. Synthesize studies using patterns, agreements, and contradictions—not one-study summaries. Add reasoning and transitions that highlight consequences, contradictions, or gaps. Check your work with quick diagnostics. Follo Tune in to learn how to write paragraphs that argue, connect, and build momentum—one clear, intentional claim at a time. 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 Google Drive Materials: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WndswDWt6FLeh92Do59ciEH7re-Ej3Gf?usp=sharing

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• Managing Energy for Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 19

  Are you teaching all week, grading at night, and going to endless committees in between? Have you never taken a real vacation or enjoyed a weekend because you spend them “catching up” on research? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to manage your energy—not just your time—so your writing life becomes sustainable. Academia often rewards output over balance, but overwork doesn’t make us better scholars. Producing better does…and “better” takes time, rest, and energy. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Recognize the hidden traps of academic overwork, from poor deadline management to becoming the “default helper” in your department. Identify how burnout disguises itself as busyness—and how it limits creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Audit your energy to understand when your focus peaks and dips, so you can match writing tasks to your natural rhythms. Use practical energy management tools like the “One Major Thing” rule, recovery rituals, and calendar strategies to protect your bandwidth. Spot and resist predatory academic behavior that thrives on your exhaustion and blurred boundaries. Protecting your time and energy starts with you, but it can’t end there. Real change sometimes requires asking for institutional support or even walking away from environments that don’t value your well-being. 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: Writing a Compelling Qualitative Discussion Section | Episode 18

  Do you arrive at your qualitative discussion section so tired and burned out that it feels like a slog to put anything on paper? Do you keep getting feedback that says that your discussion isn’t doing enough to interpret your findings? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’ll discuss how to develop a discussion section for your qualitative research that highlights your scholarly contribution while honoring the commitments to qualitative inquiry. We’ll talk about how to weave your insights and literature together to make your writing go from merely descriptive to evocative and engaging. In this episode, you’ll learn: Interpret findings instead of repeating them. Connect results to theory and purpose with clarity. Write meaningful implications without overreaching. Craft confident, balanced conclusions that sound like scholarship, not summaries. Listen in to find out how to write a discussion section that interprets, extends, and inspires, so your work lands with clarity and purpose. 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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