Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley describes why many faculty post tenure struggle to make decisions about their writing projects, processes, and time and offers questions to guide decision making. Slides from Episode Episode Resources  Check out all of our Academic Writing Month FREE content here (workshops, tools, and more)! Check out our DPL playlist "Writing Strategies to Try" for help in getting more out of your writing sessions (it includes episodes mentioned about opening and closing writing sessions and more). DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley describes four different old school paper planning systems she uses for monthly, weekly, and daily tasks. Link to Slides Links to Products Mentioned Habit Tracker  The Weekly Plan  The Sunday Basket  Episode Resources  Join us for Targeted Revision for Project Completion (our free November webinar) Episode 288: How Do You Start When You Sit Down to Write?Check out this episode for help in getting more out of your writing sessions (it includes episodes mentioned about opening and closing writing sessions and more). DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley describes the five actions contributing to how you prepare and motivate yourself to write, begin writing in a writing session, take breaks, and close the writing session.  Episode Resources  Join us for Targeted Revision for Project Completion (our free November webinar) Episode 288: How Do You Start When You Sit Down to Write?Check out this episode for help in getting more out of your writing sessions (it includes episodes mentioned about opening and closing writing sessions and more). DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley describes why writing sessions are so complicated and explains the 16 pieces that make up an individual writing session. Slides from Episode Episode Resources  Join us for The Writing Session Makeover  (use PODCAST for free admission). Check out our DPL playlist "Writing Strategies to Try" for help in getting more out of your writing sessions. DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley describes the four signs that you are not as productive as you could be in your writing sessions. Episode Resources  Join us for The Writing Session Makeover  (use PODCAST for free admission). Check out our DPL playlist "Writing Strategies to Try" for help in getting more out of your writing sessions.   DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley describes the five most popular writing strategies that really resonate with clients.  #5 – Sort revision feedback into four categories Episode 130 – Categorizing Revision Tasks Episode 46 – Using a Asana to Manage a Big Revision #4 – Know what role your sources are playing Episode 62 – Reasons for Source Support #3 – Use car time for reading and writing Episode 78 – Writing in the Car #2 – Set a collaboration Agreement Episode 43 – Five Steps for Effective Writing & Research Collaborations #1 Use movement and completion to guide writing choices Episode 101 – Movement and Completion Join us for The Writing Session Makeover  (use PODCAST for free admission)  SLIDES FROM THIS EPISODE DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley describes the best elements of a closing note at the end of a writing session that lead to better writing in the next session.  Helpful Past Episode: Episode 164: Closing a Writing Session DPL Resources It's not too late to join our Fall 2026 Writing Accountability Group - just $60 for 15 weeks and sessions are recorded. Email [email protected] to sign up. Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

We are opening up the podcast vault this week to bring you a fan-favorite Encore episode! Whether you missed it the first time around or just need a serious productivity reset, this timeless strategy is exactly what you need to kickstart your momentum. In this replay, you'll learn: What the Rule of 5s is and how to apply it today from the book Making Time to Write How to find and protect time for your writing, even with a chaotic schedule. Practical tips from an executive writing coach to overcome mental blocks. Note: This is a classic episode from our archives. We'll be back next week with a brand-new episode! Episodes Mentioned Episode 163: Opening a Writing Session DPL Resources It's not too late to join our Fall 2026 Writing Accountability Group - just $60 for 15 weeks and sessions are recorded. Email [email protected] to sign up. Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley discusses the process of categorizing revision tasks before tackling them and making a battle plan for a book revision. Episodes Mentioned: Episode 130: Categorizing Revision Tasks Resources Mentioned: It's not too late to join our Fall 2026 Writing Accountability Group - just $60 for 15 weeks and sessions are recorded. Email [email protected] to sign up. DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.

In this Defend, Publish, and Lead podcast episode host Christine Tulley explains what to do when your boomerang projects come back around and interrupt what you are currently working on. Episodes Mentioned: Episode 130: Categorizing Revision Tasks Resources Mentioned: It's not too late to join our Fall 2026 Writing Accountability Group - just $60 for 15 weeks and sessions are recorded. Email [email protected] to sign up. DPL Resources Set your writing goals with us! Try us out in a free consultation. Check out our current and past workshops at Eventbrite for writing support content. A FREE webinar is posted each month. Missed a workshop? Request a workshop or webinar recording from [email protected] Don't forget about the wonderful resources at Textbook and Academic Authors Association. The organization can be found at: https://www.taaonline.net New to TAA? Join for just $25 using discount code DP26! You will also receive a copy of the eBook, Guide to Making Time to Write: 100+ Time & Productivity Management Tips for Textbook and Academic Authors.