#26: Getting Grants to Write Your Academic Book with Dr. Brittany Fox-Williams

In today’s episode, Jane talks to Dr. Brittany Fox-Williams, an alum of the Elevate (now known as Book Brilliance) coaching program. Dr. Fox-Williams is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Lehman College, City University of New York. She is also part of the Sociology Doctoral Faculty at the Graduate Center at City University of New York. Her forthcoming book examines the role of trust in student-educator relationships, the salience of trust for student outcomes, and racial differences in trust among youth. Tune in to hear: How Brittany used the coaching in Book Brilliance to “hack” academia and figure out her role as a woman of color.The curriculum Brittany used to read strategically and start writing sooner. Why Brittany joined at the end of her third year on the tenure track, and how that decision aligned with her strategic goals. Brittany’s advice for applying for grants (as one of three Book Brilliance alums who secured fellowships at the Russell Sage Foundation).💎Book Brilliance is open for summer enrollment! To learn more about the program and apply to join, click here: rightprose.co/book-brilliance/ ✉️ Want even MORE bookish advice, right in your inbox? Sign up for Shelf Help, the newsletter with actionable tips for scholarly writers.