Authors and Books
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Scholars, Have You Considered Public Writing? With Lisa Munro, PhD
Public writing vs. academic writing. How do you choose? Writing coach, Lisa Munro, is back on The Social Academic podcast to talk about writing for the public for faculty and…
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Revising Your Story (Even When It’s Sad) with Lena Ziegler, PhD
Trigger warning: Sexual violence This episode of The Social Academic Podcast features Dr. Lena Ziegler to talk about her new book, A Revisionist History of Loving Men. A thoughtful conversation…
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FAQ for Academic Writers When You Want an Authentic Digital Presence
What can academic writers do to have a digital presence that shares their writing and helps them connect with people online? Dr. Katy Peplin interviews The Social Academic podcast host,…
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Public Scholarship with Drs. Ben Railton and Vaughn Joy
Public scholarship takes many forms. Ben Railton, PhD of Scholar Sunday and the American Studier blog and Vaughn Joy, PhD of Review Roulette are spouses who created their own website…
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Your Digital and Analog Life with Jo Davis
Coloring book designer, writer, and creative, faculty member, Jo Davis shares her story with you. Faculty, do you use paper and pen? This interview touches on life offline too. As…
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Unfriending on Social Media Satire with Author, Sarah Layden
Don’t want to be friends with folks online who disagree with you? The ‘Unfriend Me Now’ social media trend may be for you. Sarah Layden joins me to talk about…
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Storytelling for Scientists and the Researchers’ Writing Podcast with Dr. Anna Clemens
What does storytelling have to do with writing scientific articles? It helps especially when you want to be published in high-ranking journals. Plus, podcasting, with science writing coach, Dr. Anna…
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The Graphic History of Hip Hop with Walter Greason and Tim Fielder
Dr. Walter Greason and artist Tim Fielder discuss their impactful graphic novel, The Graphic History of Hip Hop, exploring its educational influence and unexpectedly widespread response from students around the…
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Author Websites with HR Hegnauer
How can we help new readers find your words? How can you help your book have a legacy? HR Hegnauer joins me for this featured interview. HR has designed 350+…
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Promoting Your Book Online for Academics Workshop – Free Course
On April 12, 2025, join Dr. Sheena Howard and Jennifer van Alstyne for a workshop on how to share your academic book and research effectively online. Are you open to…
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Writing, Radical Imagination, and Social Justice with Anthology Editor Dr. Andrea Rexilius
Dr. Andrea Rexilius discusses her edited anthology, We Can See Into Another Place, highlighting its multi-genre approach to social justice. This anthology features faculty and writers from the Mile-High MFA…
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Your Time Matters with Dr. Martha Kenney
How do you organize your time, academics? There’s never gonna be a period where like you’re 50% work and 50% life. So how do you balance it all? Dr. Martha…
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Speaking Out on Social Media with Dr. Monica Cox, Author of Never Defeated
What ways are you being silenced? Dr. Monica Cox calls for allies and accomplices to take a stand. Stop playing diversity. Speak up. Speak out. Be you. Introducing Dr. Monica…
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Dr. Carlotta Berry on Diversity in STEM and Online Presence
Carlotta Berry, PhD a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Robotics and owner of NoireSTEMinist, is dedicated to diversifying STEM through her Black STEM romance novels and extensive online…
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Writing Your Book for Minoritized Women Academics with Jane Jones, PhD
Book coach Jane Jones on anxieties and struggles when writing your book. Your book is meaningful and you want to see it out in the world. Authors, this interview is…
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Sharing Your Book On Social Media for Professors
Jennifer van Alstyne talks strategies for academic authors to effectively share their books on social media. You can increase visibility for your book or monograph online with social media for…
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Author Linda More on Attribution and Feeling Comfortable Talking About Your Book
Author Linda Moore talks about her new book Attribution (2022) about a PhD student named Cate who finds a mysterious painting in her university’s basement. We dive into how to…
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How to Get Media Attention For Your Research With Dr. Sheena Howard
How can academics get publicity and media attention for their work? Plus, what to charge for speaking engagements. Meet Dr. Sheena Howard.
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Grad School with Dr. Toyin Alli of The Academic Society
Toyin Alli, PhD helps student succeed in grad school at The Academic Society LLC. She’s a math lecturer who helps students survive grad school! We talk about her book, YouTube,…
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Academic Writing and Finding Community Online with Dr. Lisa Munro
Dr. Lisa Munro talks about how to kickstart your journal article. Did you know she has a private community for academic writers on Mighty Networks?
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Successes and Setbacks of Social Media Cheyenne Seymour, EdD
Cheyenne Seymour, EdD joins me to talk about her book Successes and Setbacks of Social Media: Impact on Academic Life.
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Racism in Education in New Jersey with Walter D. Greason, PhD
Walter Greason, PhD returns to talk about racism in education in New Jersey, the January 6th insurrection, and the upcoming Black Panther movie.
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Professor Chinasa Elue on Grief, Trauma, and Talking About Loss Online
How do you talk about grief and loss online? Chinasa Elue, PhD opens up about the death of her mom, and the research she’s doing to help leaders move forward…
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Writer Steven Dunn Talks Facebook and Community
Novelist Steven Dunn joins me to talk about writing, Facebook, and being yourself online: “Facebook is my playtime.”
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Norman Eng Author of Teaching College Talks Self-Publishing
Norman Eng teaches educators to communicate with their audiences. We talk balancing teaching with being a business owner. And, how self-publishing can be a great option for academics. Check out…
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Historian Walter D. Greason Talks Twitter and Community
Walter D. Greason, PhD is a historian, educator and urbanist prolific on social media. Learn how he uses Twitter and social media.
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How to talk about your new book on social media
Whether you have a new book hitting stores, or are just starting on your manuscript, social media is the best way to get the word out there. Let’s talk about…