PODCAST · education
Academic Writing Talk
by Dr. Aure Schrock at Indelible Voice Editing and Writing Coaching
Every week, Dr. Aure Schrock thinks about problems that academic writers confront. The most important make their way into the Academic Writing Talk with Dr. Schrock podcast, which comes out on Wednesdays.
Episodes
-
Adjusting Our Concerns About AI: Notes to Critical AI Scholars From a Writing Coach
Scholars are justifiably critical of AI. I have a slightly different perspective as an interpretive researcher and writing coach. In this episode, I talk about how students are really using AI writing tools—and the worries I have!
-
No Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle: The New Problems Introduced by AI Writing Tools
What are the new problems introduced by AI writing tools? I think there are a few obvious ones. However, the way forward is anything but clear!
-
The Problem of AI Writing Tools Emphasizing Product over Process
Academics are losing control over their writing process. They outsource interpretation to AI writing tools, which emphasize product. In this episode, I’ll talk about why this is potentially disastrous—and what you can do about it!
-
How can Academic Writing Improve in a Post-AI Era?
AI writing tools have thrown another cog in the gears of academia. How can academic writers get back to what they love to do? In this episode, I float a few ideas!
-
The Toughest Fieldnote: On Achieving Justice in Ethnographic Writing
Yes, I’m back to making podcast episodes! This week, I’m reflecting on the toughest ethnographic fieldnote from my last book. (In honor of Carl V. Lewis.)
-
When is the Right Time to Write a Book? How I’ve Made This Difficult Decision
It's tough to decide when to embark on a long writing project! In this very personal episode, I talk about how I decided to write one book and not write another—at least, for now.
-
What Do You Mean? AI Writing Tools and the Problems They Create
In this episode, I talk about the problems of an over-reliance on AI writing tools. It’s led to what I’ve started to think about as a new genre of AI writing problems that academic authors should be aware of—but I rarely hear talked about!
-
The Publishing Challenges of International Book Authors
I work with numerous international clients on their book manuscripts. Over time, I've found that they confront unique challenges. In this episode, I talk about how you can surmount them and get your book published in a top-tier academic press.
-
Oops, am I Writing a History? On Different Interpretations of History in Academic Writing
What's the difference between a history book and a book that tells a history? In this episode, I discuss why academics write histories, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
-
Against Uniqueness: Why Your Writing Should Continue a Research Tradition
Given the academic obsession with novelty, today's episode may seem odd. Why should your academic writing not be unique? The answer is simple and easy to understand!
-
Dude, Where’d My Summer Go? How to Recover if You Didn’t Write a Lot!
If you’re wondering where your summer went, this episode is for you! Don’t panic—it’s a common feeling. Instead, strategize how you’ll prioritize writing projects in the fall. And if you want to keep going, I’ll give you a few pointers!
-
The Challenges of Being an Academic Writer with ADHD
What challenges academic writers with ADHD? In this episode, I talk about personal experiences that may sound familiar to you. A personalized approach can help writers with ADHD make the most of their natural gifts!
-
What to Say in a First Meeting with a Freelance Editor or Writing Coach
First impressions are everything! So, what do you talk about in the first meeting with a freelance editor or writing coach to make a good impression? Remember, a positive working relationship is as much about the person as the project... listen on!
-
Why is Storytelling Treacherous in Academic Writing?
Storytelling is how humans make sense of the world. So why do academic publishers often not like it? In this episode, I talk about the pitfalls and opportunities of using narratives in academic writing.
-
What Makes the Dissertation Difficult?
The dissertation is the most feared challenge of the PhD—but why? It’s not just a “big essay.” It’s fundamentally different than anything you wrote or will write. In this episode, I’ll tell you about the real challenges that the dissertation imposes.
-
Finding Your Career Path as an "Alt-Academic": Advice From an Unlikely Business Owner
I routinely get asked if I have advice for fellow “alt-academics.” It’s fun to chat with folks about business things, but lately, I’ve been too busy! So if you’re interested in this topic, I interviewed myself about my own journey. It’s a bit different!
-
How do you Decide on a Dissertation Research Topic?
If you’re a grad student, you may be wondering how to pick a research topic for your dissertation. That’s what we’ll talk about in this week’s episode! Learn what factors to consider—and why not to just pick a topic because your advisor researches it.
-
Busting the Myth of the Lone Academic Writer
Today we’re busting the myth that academics write alone! Looking at history and publishing statistics shows a growing trend of collaborative writing. So rather than put pressure on ourselves, academic researchers and authors should recognize the valuable social relationships available to them.
-
"Unwrapped"—The 2024 Year in Review Episode
In this episode, we celebrate (nearly) a year of Academic Writing Talk! Inspired by Spotify “unwrapped,” I look to the data to see what you liked to listen to. Did I get it right? Let me know... and happy holidays and New Year!
-
Interview Episode: "Thinking Together Will Make Writing Better"—Neta Kligler-Vilenchik and Ioana Literat on Collaborative Writing
Most academic articles are written by more than one person. But what makes for a trusting and productive co-author relationship? To answer that question, I interviewed Neta and Ioana about their decade of international writing collaboration, which recently culminated in the publishing of their…
more -
"Co-Author Confidential"—Collaborative Writing Dilemmas and How to Recover From Them
Co-authoring articles and even whole books is an important part of academic writing! In this week’s episode, I’ll talk about problems that emerge when collaborating on papers, and how you can recover from them.
-
Moving from a Writer-Centric Perspective to a Reader-Centric Perspective
This week I talk about one of my “North Star” concepts that helps orient academic writers. If you’ve ever wondered what the first thing to think about when starting a piece of academic writing, look no further!
-
Making Space for Trust and Empathy with Graduate Students by Using the “Three Rs”
In response to the election results, you might be wondering what you can do. In this episode, I talk about the “Three Rs” for writing coaching, which can help professors open space for trust and empathy with graduate students.
-
Gaming Writing with Aaron Trammell (Part 2 of 2)
In today’s episode, I interview games researcher Dr. Aaron Trammell, who is an Associate Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine. We touch on our personal writing challenges, writing as pedagogy, and ultimately decide we want to… work at a video rental store? You’ll have to hear why!
-
Gaming Writing with Aaron Trammell (Part 1 of 2)
In today’s episode, I interview games researcher Dr. Aaron Trammell, Associate Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine, about his recent trifecta of books published for NYU, MIT, and Duke. We touch on how themes cut across books and why academics can be our own worst critics! (Pt. 2 is coming next...
-
How to Write a Compelling NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Application
As I've helped Masters and PhD students refine their NSF GRF applications, I've taken notes on what to do and not to do—learn more in this episode!
-
How can Academics Write Up Quotes in a Sophisticated Way?
How can academics write up quotes in a sophisticated way? As I've worked with qualitative researchers and edited their manuscripts, I've thought quite a bit about this challenge!
-
The Research Problems That Writing Can't Solve
You can "write around" a lot of research problems. However, other research problems can't be solved with writing! In this episode, I discuss three types of these problems: methodological rigor, previous literature, and lived experience.
-
How Should Academics Write About Gender and Non-Cisgender People?
How should academics write about gender and non-cisgender people? In this episode, I draw from Karen Yin’s notion of “conscious style” to offer helpful suggestions.
-
Thinking About your Writing with your Head, Heart, and Gut
This week I talk about three distinct ways of thinking about your academic writing. Are you a head, heart, or gut writer?
-
How do I Get the Most Publications Out of my Writing and Data?
In this episode I talk about the politics of "double dipping"—how academics can maximize their publications while respecting copyright and academic norms.
-
Interview Episode: Equity and Education with Phil Nichols
In this week's episode, I interview Dr. T. Philip (Phil) Nichols about how he researches infrastructure in education while always attending to questions of equity.
-
Why are Headers and Sub-Headers Important?
Headers and sub-headers help organize your manuscript to be more readable and compelling. In this episode, I discuss when and how to use them.
-
What is a Conceptual Article and Why Should You Consider Writing One?
What is the conceptual article? In this episode, I discuss my favorite ignored type of article and how you can publish one.
-
Research gap controversy! What is a “research gap” and why should you care?
You’ve probably heard the expression “fill a research gap.” Maybe your advisor told you to “fill a gap” when they reviewed your paper. But some academics—particularly those in the humanities—despise the “gap filling” way of writing. So what gives?
-
On Loving Precise Definitions
This week, I talk about my love of precise definitions and why they support good academic writing. You need them, trust me!
-
Interview Episode: “The Book is Not the End”—Teaching about Satire and Society with Charisse L’Pree
This week I interview Charisse L'Pree, author of "Diversity and Satire: Laughing at Processes of Marginalization" about her productive relationships with teaching, publishing, and public communication through podcasts.
-
How Do you Write With Authority?
Early career academics often get feedback that their writing it's "authoritative" enough. It's not an issue with their ideas, but how they're signaling that they know what they're talking about. In this episode, drawing from insights in the book "How to Fix your Academic Writing Trouble," I talk...
-
What are Different Types of Writing Services?
Editing and coaching professionals like myself offer a range of services. What's the difference between them? In this podcast I talk about the differences so academic writers can make informed decisions based on their writing goals.
-
Are Conferences Useful for Getting Feedback on Writing?
How are conferences useful for early-career academics? In this episode I’ll talk about why I thought conferences were useful as a graduate student—and what changed my mind.
-
How do Reviewers Evaluate Papers?
Have you ever wondered how journal and conference reviewers evaluate manuscripts? In this episode, I'll tell you, and suggest which sections to improve to turn a "revise and resubmit" into an "accept"!
-
What Should I Expect in my Dissertation Defense?
No writing topic evokes the anxiety of dissertation defenses! In this podcast I talk about what you can expect in your defense, and how to best prepare.
-
What’s the Most Common Problem in Academic Writing?
In this episode you’ll learn about the most common problem I see in manuscripts and how to fix it. Along the way, you’ll also discover what the convenience market AM/PM has to do with academic writing!
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week, Dr. Aure Schrock thinks about problems that academic writers confront. The most important make their way into the Academic Writing Talk with Dr. Schrock podcast, which comes out on Wednesdays.
HOSTED BY
Dr. Aure Schrock at Indelible Voice Editing and Writing Coaching
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Academic Writing Talk have?
Academic Writing Talk currently has 46 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Academic Writing Talk about?
Every week, Dr. Aure Schrock thinks about problems that academic writers confront. The most important make their way into the Academic Writing Talk with Dr. Schrock podcast, which comes out on Wednesdays.
How often does Academic Writing Talk release new episodes?
Academic Writing Talk has 46 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Academic Writing Talk?
You can listen to Academic Writing Talk on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Academic Writing Talk?
Academic Writing Talk is created and hosted by Dr. Aure Schrock at Indelible Voice Editing and Writing Coaching.
URL copied to clipboard!