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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 13 MIN

#18: Writing an Academic Book Takes Longer Than You Think! 4 Steps to Completing Your Book

from Academic Book Writing Simplified with Jane Joann Jones · host Jane Joann Jones

Do you know how long it will take to write your academic book? I don’t mean how long it took your friend with the cushy postdoc or how long you wish it will take - I mean how long it will actually take. The reality is that most people don’t. If you don’t know now, it’s your responsibility to figure it out as soon as possible. That’s why in this episode, Jane breaks down how long it REALLY takes to write a book, and the factors that you should consider when making your personal timeline. In this episode, we’ll discuss: Three reasons you’re confused about how long it takes to write an academic book. My 4-step process for creating your personalized book writing timeline.📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/📲 Let’s Connect! Say hi on BlueSky and share your favourite gem from this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts!💗 Spread the inspiration. Know someone who would benefit from some guidance on their book-writing journey? Share this episode with them!💌 Subscribe to the Right Prose newsletter where you’ll get more actionable tips for writing your brilliant, publication-worthy book: https://rightprose.co/✉️Want even MORE bookish advice, right in your inbox? Sign up for Shelf Help, the newsletter with actionable tips for scholarly writers. 

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Do you know how long it will take to write your academic book? I don’t mean how long it took your friend with the cushy postdoc or how long you wish it will take - I mean how long it will actually take. The reality is that most people don’t. If you don’t know now, it’s your responsibility to figure it out as soon as possible. That’s why in this episode, Jane breaks down how long it REALLY takes to write a book, and the factors that you should consider when making your personal timeline. ...

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