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We help academics find bigger ideas, reach larger audiences, get more done. https://scholarsandwriters.com Posts by Anne (early modern lit + food studies) & Daniela (20th c. history). Here to talk about all things #academicsky #writing #publicscholars
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Meaningful Gifts for Intelligent People — Scholars & Writers
Give a scholar the momentum they crave to complete work that benefits their whole intellectual community. They can choose from time, direction, clarity, voice, or impact.
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It's been a 😱 year for US academia. So, give a gift that spreads intellectual love, supports an academic comrade, and helps put necessary research into the world. (Based on our "office hours" program developed for Yale. Reposts appreciated 🙏) #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/offers/p/gif...
Welcome to that time of year when academics eager for a clean slate at the start of next semester clear their inboxes by filling yours. May the emails be more acceptances, opportunities, and promises for better connections in 2026 than simply hot potatoes tossed into your lap. #academicsky
December 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Welcome to that time of year when academics eager for a clean slate at the start of next semester clear their inboxes by filling yours. May the emails be more acceptances, opportunities, and promises for better connections in 2026 than simply hot potatoes tossed into your lap. #academicsky
This is a good start. We need more presses to do this but then to offer amounts that actually cover editorial help with a full manuscript. www.thebookseller.com/news/cambrid...
Cambridge University Press opens funding scheme for under-represented early career scholars
Cambridge University Press has launched a new grant to support under-represented early career scholars from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations, including first generation scholars.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is a good start. We need more presses to do this but then to offer amounts that actually cover editorial help with a full manuscript. www.thebookseller.com/news/cambrid...
Apologies for saying the obvious, but especially this year the 3 best gifts for #academicsky:
1. great book that boosts a colleague's sales
2. editing, coaching, etc. to help knowledgeable people publish smart things
3. regular coffee to chat about WIP -- or another offer of solidarity & support
1. great book that boosts a colleague's sales
2. editing, coaching, etc. to help knowledgeable people publish smart things
3. regular coffee to chat about WIP -- or another offer of solidarity & support
December 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Apologies for saying the obvious, but especially this year the 3 best gifts for #academicsky:
1. great book that boosts a colleague's sales
2. editing, coaching, etc. to help knowledgeable people publish smart things
3. regular coffee to chat about WIP -- or another offer of solidarity & support
1. great book that boosts a colleague's sales
2. editing, coaching, etc. to help knowledgeable people publish smart things
3. regular coffee to chat about WIP -- or another offer of solidarity & support
If you write just 300 words per day, 5 days per week, for 50 weeks, you will have a 75,000-word book plus a life with weekends and a 2-week vacation. 🤯 Increase to 350 words per day and you can choose: 9 weeks off or 87,500 words drafted. (This post is 52 words.) #academicsky
a woman is sitting at a table with a candle and the words what is a weekend
ALT: a woman is sitting at a table with a candle and the words what is a weekend
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December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If you write just 300 words per day, 5 days per week, for 50 weeks, you will have a 75,000-word book plus a life with weekends and a 2-week vacation. 🤯 Increase to 350 words per day and you can choose: 9 weeks off or 87,500 words drafted. (This post is 52 words.) #academicsky
Another great example of how academic writers attract agents with short public pieces. "My advice would be to let your creative voice sing in your scholarly writing." #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/what-works-p...
Get an agent & reach More Readers with fredara hadley — Scholars & Writers
Fredara is an ethnomusicologist at Julliard where she specializes in African American music. Here she talks about how just one of her many public-facing projects led to a agented book.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Another great example of how academic writers attract agents with short public pieces. "My advice would be to let your creative voice sing in your scholarly writing." #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/what-works-p...
A very tiny percentage of humans on this planet ever publish a book. Fewer still an academic book built from years of research, conversations, presentations, (sometimes painful) feedback, and more. Remember to celebrate this rare, accomplished place to which you've brought yourself. #academicsky
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A very tiny percentage of humans on this planet ever publish a book. Fewer still an academic book built from years of research, conversations, presentations, (sometimes painful) feedback, and more. Remember to celebrate this rare, accomplished place to which you've brought yourself. #academicsky
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Delighted to see Kevin Morgan's 'Serving the public' in the BBC's The Food Programme's Food Books for 2025, listen back to the programme on BBC Sounds here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
The Food Programme - The Food Books of 2025 - BBC Sounds
Leyla Kazim discusses some of the year's best food writing with Ruby Tandoh and guests.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Delighted to see Kevin Morgan's 'Serving the public' in the BBC's The Food Programme's Food Books for 2025, listen back to the programme on BBC Sounds here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
'Serving the public' is out now, available from all good bookshops. #booksky #foodbooks
Science suppliers are just a tiny piece of the story. Universities fuel so many other businesses from editors to restaurants. So much more needs to be written about ALL the small businesses taking a hit from ill-conceived policies and what it will do to "college towns." #academicsky
“There’s a whole class of people who are not recognized but who are integral to scientific system,” Dewar said. As the impact reverberates outward, “that’s who’s going to get hit harder.”
www.chronicle.com/article/the-...
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Trump Cut Funding to Higher Ed. Other Businesses Are Feeling the Pain.
His effort to punish universities could have a billion-dollar ripple effect.
www.chronicle.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Science suppliers are just a tiny piece of the story. Universities fuel so many other businesses from editors to restaurants. So much more needs to be written about ALL the small businesses taking a hit from ill-conceived policies and what it will do to "college towns." #academicsky
"It took me eight years to write four chapters, but once I decided to aim for readers beyond the academic world, I was able to quickly churn out four better chapters and three new ones, plus a new book proposal, which I sent to five publishers." #academicsky
Career Advice | How I Turned My Academic Monograph Into a Crossover Book
These six shifts helped me remake my book for a broader audience. https://bit.ly/3KIIUag
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
These six shifts helped me remake my book for a broader audience. https://bit.ly/3KIIUag
#EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky
December 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"It took me eight years to write four chapters, but once I decided to aim for readers beyond the academic world, I was able to quickly churn out four better chapters and three new ones, plus a new book proposal, which I sent to five publishers." #academicsky
Ever wished your lab, committee, or department could be more "emotionally intelligent"? Or wondered why the forward to your book actually matters? #psychology #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/what-works-p...
Trade Books & Ted Talks with Vanessa Urch Druskat — Scholars & Writers
Vanessa is a business psychologist who pioneered “team emotional intelligence.” She shares her insights on writing a trade book, giving a Tedx talk, and being a team player who benefits from her own ...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Ever wished your lab, committee, or department could be more "emotionally intelligent"? Or wondered why the forward to your book actually matters? #psychology #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/what-works-p...
Who are my fellow #foodstudies peeps and #foodhistorians out there in #academicsky? If you published a book in 2025, enter it www.facebook.com/KitchenArtsa...
Kitchen Arts & Letters
ENTRY DEADLINE APPROACHING: Nach Waxman founded Kitchen Arts & Letters in 1983 with the belief that food writing could be serious, joyful, and deeply human.
In his honor, we award The Nach Waxman...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Who are my fellow #foodstudies peeps and #foodhistorians out there in #academicsky? If you published a book in 2025, enter it www.facebook.com/KitchenArtsa...
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Need ideas and inspiration for your academic website?
We celebrated 12 award winning websites in this years contest. I still get messages from people sharing it's motivated them to create a website space of your own online #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #EduSky
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
We celebrated 12 award winning websites in this years contest. I still get messages from people sharing it's motivated them to create a website space of your own online #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #EduSky
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December 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Need ideas and inspiration for your academic website?
We celebrated 12 award winning websites in this years contest. I still get messages from people sharing it's motivated them to create a website space of your own online #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #EduSky
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
We celebrated 12 award winning websites in this years contest. I still get messages from people sharing it's motivated them to create a website space of your own online #AcademicSky #ScienceSky #EduSky
theacademicdesigner.com/2025/winners...
Just attended my first event at what is exactly what we need right now. If you lean public scholar and are in a target city, take your research to the people with @profsandpints.bsky.social #academicsky www.profsandpints.com
Talks | Profs and Pints | United States
Profs and Pints brings college faculty members into bars, cafes, workplaces, and other venues to give lectures and workshops.
www.profsandpints.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Just attended my first event at what is exactly what we need right now. If you lean public scholar and are in a target city, take your research to the people with @profsandpints.bsky.social #academicsky www.profsandpints.com
If you've ever thought about turning your regular old academic book into a crossover book. #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/what-works-p...
Write a Book More People Read with Darla Schumm — Scholars & Writers
Darla’s expertise lies at intersection of religious studies and disability studies. Here she shares how she turned an academic book into a crossover book and how she fits writing into a packed admin w...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
If you've ever thought about turning your regular old academic book into a crossover book. #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/what-works-p...
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Looking for a Christmas present for that loved one who always has a story to tell? I will be delivering a memoir masterclass @gladlib on 30 May 2026.🎅🎄🎁
www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/memoir...
www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/memoir...
Memoir with Kit de Waal (Beginner) - Gladstone's Library
Join Kit de Waal for an inspiring day devoted to bringing your memories to life on the page.
www.gladstoneslibrary.org
December 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Looking for a Christmas present for that loved one who always has a story to tell? I will be delivering a memoir masterclass @gladlib on 30 May 2026.🎅🎄🎁
www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/memoir...
www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/memoir...
It's been a 😱 year for US academia. So, give a gift that spreads intellectual love, supports an academic comrade, and helps put necessary research into the world. (Based on our "office hours" program developed for Yale. Reposts appreciated 🙏) #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/offers/p/gif...
Meaningful Gifts for Intelligent People — Scholars & Writers
Give a scholar the momentum they crave to complete work that benefits their whole intellectual community. They can choose from time, direction, clarity, voice, or impact.
scholarsandwriters.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It's been a 😱 year for US academia. So, give a gift that spreads intellectual love, supports an academic comrade, and helps put necessary research into the world. (Based on our "office hours" program developed for Yale. Reposts appreciated 🙏) #academicsky scholarsandwriters.com/offers/p/gif...
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Schedules slip, but that means I have room this month to index your book! (Or edit your book/articles, but this time of year has a lot of indexing deadlines). You can contact me via my website (rudyleon.com). Let's get your book to press! #academicsky #academia #indexing #editing #publishing
Rudy Leon, Editorial Services
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December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Schedules slip, but that means I have room this month to index your book! (Or edit your book/articles, but this time of year has a lot of indexing deadlines). You can contact me via my website (rudyleon.com). Let's get your book to press! #academicsky #academia #indexing #editing #publishing
Yes, please! More insider info for public scholars like this: Q&A with an agent on how to really fashion a book idea that works in a commercial realm. #academicsky
Opinion | What Makes a Great Book Proposal? A Literary Agent Explains
From a query letter to sample chapters—a book proposal determines if your brilliant idea makes it to print. Here is some practical advice to make sure your pitch sings. https://bit.ly/3Xt37ns
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
From a query letter to sample chapters—a book proposal determines if your brilliant idea makes it to print. Here is some practical advice to make sure your pitch sings. https://bit.ly/3Xt37ns
#EDUSky #AcademicSky #HigherEd
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Yes, please! More insider info for public scholars like this: Q&A with an agent on how to really fashion a book idea that works in a commercial realm. #academicsky
Please recommend your favourite podcasts, Substacks, & blogs about academic life, writing, & teaching. Thank you #academicsky
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Please recommend your favourite podcasts, Substacks, & blogs about academic life, writing, & teaching. Thank you #academicsky
Especially happy to see "What Can I Get Out Of This? Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics" on the list because turning your course into a book is a great way to start thinking about public scholarship. (see also Michael Puett's The Path)
Ten of this year’s best higher education books. #AcademicSky #HigherEd www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Ten Of The Best Higher Education Books Of 2025
From admission guides to research exposes, from leadership advice to books on tenure and academic freedom, here’s a look at ten of the best higher ed titles for 2025.
www.forbes.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Especially happy to see "What Can I Get Out Of This? Teaching and Learning in a Classroom Full of Skeptics" on the list because turning your course into a book is a great way to start thinking about public scholarship. (see also Michael Puett's The Path)
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A scientist shares his story; an inspiring story: “I grew up in a large working class family…In high school, my teachers said I wouldn’t make it, not even in vocational training, and my school counselors gave up on me. So I left school at 19, disillusioned and without a diploma.”
A scientist shares his story; an inspiring story: “I grew up in a large working class family…In high school, my teachers said I wouldn’t make it, not even in vocational training, and my school counselors gave up on me. So I left school at 19, disillusioned and without a diploma.”
I dropped out of high school. Now, I’m living my dream as a fish scientist
This Ph.D. student from a working class background writes that no one should be made to feel inferior because of their roots
www.science.org
November 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
· #AcademicSky ·
A scientist shares his story; an inspiring story: “I grew up in a large working class family…In high school, my teachers said I wouldn’t make it, not even in vocational training, and my school counselors gave up on me. So I left school at 19, disillusioned and without a diploma.”
A scientist shares his story; an inspiring story: “I grew up in a large working class family…In high school, my teachers said I wouldn’t make it, not even in vocational training, and my school counselors gave up on me. So I left school at 19, disillusioned and without a diploma.”
If you feel like you are doing everything EXCEPT writing the thing you really meant to write, bring on an editor or coach. S&W is just one of many options. Loads more on #academicsky Bonus: professional support services = tax deductible, so unload those big faculty bonuses before end of the year 🤣
November 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
If you feel like you are doing everything EXCEPT writing the thing you really meant to write, bring on an editor or coach. S&W is just one of many options. Loads more on #academicsky Bonus: professional support services = tax deductible, so unload those big faculty bonuses before end of the year 🤣
For all the working-class students and faculty out there in US #academicsky. I'm sharing an oldie but goody as we navigate Thanksgiving. Come Monday, especially support your new students who are experiencing "mind the gap" for the first time. www.amazon.com/This-Fine-Pl...
This Fine Place So Far from Home: Voices of Academics from the Working Class
This Fine Place So Far from Home: Voices of Academics from the Working Class [Dews, C.L.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This Fine Place So Far from Home: Voices of Academics from the Working Class
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November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
For all the working-class students and faculty out there in US #academicsky. I'm sharing an oldie but goody as we navigate Thanksgiving. Come Monday, especially support your new students who are experiencing "mind the gap" for the first time. www.amazon.com/This-Fine-Pl...
Good morning to the US wing of #academicsky up early to finish their sides and pies! When you're washing up the dishes later and your family asks what they should get you this year, suggest something that will actually make a difference in your life. scholarsandwriters.com/offers/p/gif...
Meaningful Gifts for Intelligent People — Scholars & Writers
Give a scholar the momentum they crave to complete work that benefits their whole intellectual community. They can choose from time, direction, clarity, voice, or impact.
scholarsandwriters.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Good morning to the US wing of #academicsky up early to finish their sides and pies! When you're washing up the dishes later and your family asks what they should get you this year, suggest something that will actually make a difference in your life. scholarsandwriters.com/offers/p/gif...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM