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PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental Health, and Productivity Tips for Your Scholarship, Thesis, or Dissertation

C. Kyle Rudick, PhD | Academic Writing Coach

**********Top 5% Globally Ranked Podcast********** Whether you"re a graduate student staring down a thesis/dissertation, a junior scholar building your research agenda, or a seasoned academic ready to level up, this podcast is here to help you write smarter, publish more, and thrive in the process. I’m Dr. Kyle Rudick, full professor at the University of Northern Iowa. I’ve published dozens of articles, chapters, books, and essays, and edited for some of the top outlets in my field. Along the way,

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21:47

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 10: From...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/04/07

Have you ever wondered why do so many strong theses or dissertations never turn into a single publication? Do you worry that once you finish your project, it will only go to collect dust on the shelf?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we reframe the dissertation or thesis project from being a standalone document, to viewing it as a portfolio of publishable work waiting to be refocused. We walk through the systems you need to put in place from the beginning to make sure your work is publication

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22:25

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 9: Overcoming...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/03/31

Have you ever wondered what life is supposed to feel like after the thesis or dissertation defense? And what it might mean if the moment you worked toward for years doesn’t feel as triumphant as you expected?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about the post-defense emotional crash, the common feeling of being emotionally drained, unfocused, or unfulfilled once the defense is over. We explore several of the most common post-defense emotional challenges and offer practical and healthy ways to

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38:25

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 8: Navigating...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/03/24

Do you find yourself looking for ways to prepare for a dissertation defense, but feel like you don’t even know what your committee will ask? Have you ever wondered what separates a stressful thesis or dissertation defense from a successful one?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we demystify both the prospectus defense and the final dissertation defense, explaining what committees are actually looking for and how to navigate these rituals with confidence. Most importantly, we share practical

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25:50

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 7: Preparing...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/03/17

Do you feel like you’re hopelessly lost in a maze of tables, quotes, and statistics in your results or discussion section? Or, that you’ve never been further away to completing your thesis or dissertation, even though you’re right at the finish line? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we tackle one of the most difficult transitions in your thesis or dissertation writing: developing compelling results and discussion chapters. We’ll discuss how to best develop your chapters using a simple principle:

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28:11

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 6: Breaking Out...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/03/09

Have you ever sat down to write and realized something just isn’t working, but you can’t quite tell why? Do you keep trying the same tricks to “get unstuck,” only to find that nothing seems to help?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we take a closer look at writing slumps during the thesis or dissertation. We explore five common “slump archetypes” and articulate why each one calls for a different way forward. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to quickly diagnose the kind of slump you’re

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20:58

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 5: The...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/03/03

Have you ever sat down to write the method x`chapter of your thesis or dissertation and felt like you were supposed to justify every decision you’ve made since childhood? Or stared at your draft wondering why it reads more like a list of tasks than a clear explanation of how you conducted your study?Hey co‑authors! In this episode, we unpack why the method chapter feels so intimidating and show you how to transform it from a technical hurdle into a compelling story of your research decisions. We’ll

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26:44

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 4: The Intro....

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/02/24

Have you ever opened a blank document for your literature review and immediately felt like no matter how much you’ve read, it’s never quite enough? Or felt like with every reading, your project becomes less and less clear, until you’re uncertain what your project is actually about?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we demystify the introduction and literature review chapters and talk about why this stage of writing feels so overwhelming. We unpack real pressures underneath it, and why reading should

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30:38

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 3: Designing a...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/02/17

Have you ever told yourself you'll write when you finally have a free full day? Or notice that you only make real progress on your thesis or dissertation when a deadline forces you into a writing sprint. Hey, co-authors! In this episode we talk about how to reach, maintain, and succeed in a steady rhythm of writing. We'll discuss how to: Develop your motivation, locus of control, and self-efficacy. Build practices for sustainable, rather than intense, writing. Know which writing practices you need

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22:07

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 2: Choosing Your...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/02/09

Do you keep getting told that your thesis or dissertation project is too big? Do you ever feel like your project’s topic is easy to see in your mind but almost impossible to detail to another person?Hey co-authors, in this episode, we talk about the difference between an interesting idea and a sustainable research project, including the common traps of over-curiosity, overcompensation, and mistaking volume for quality. You’ll hear practical ways to think about projects that can actually be

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27:29

Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation Pt. 1: Picking an...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/02/03

Have you ever hesitated to reach out to a potential advisor because you’re worried they will turn out to be a bad fit once it’s too late to change? Do you find yourself vacillating between choosing an advisor that you like interpersonally and the one that’s the most prestigious?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re starting a series on how to develop your thesis or dissertation starting with the most important first step: getting an advisor. We’ll talk about how to honestly evaluate your own

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20:12

Writing Research in a Chilling Political Climate |...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/01/27

Have you sat down to write, and before the words arrive, you ask, “Is this safe to say?” or Is this worth the risk? Have you noticed that you second-guess your prose or are more hesitant with some ideas?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about what it means to keep writing your research when scrutiny feels sharper, stakes feel higher, and self-censorship can quietly replace curiosity. This conversation isn’t about being provocative for its own sake. It’s about writing with intention,

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28:22

Writing Research the Way You Teach | Ep. 29

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/01/20

Have you ever noticed how clear, patient, and intentional you are when you teach and how dense, guarded, or overly cautious your writing can feel? Have you ever wondered why the skills you use effortlessly in the classroom seem to disappear once you open a blank document? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to write research the way you teach. We explore why scholars often abandon their strongest pedagogical instincts when writing for publication and how academic norms

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28:20

Managing the Uncertainty of Revise and Resubmit...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/01/13

Have you ever opened an email from a journal, seen the words “Revise and Resubmit,” and felt relief and panic hit at the exact same time? Have you found yourself rereading reviewer comments over and over, unsure whether or how to start revising?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about R&R anxiety—that strange in-between space where your work isn’t rejected, but it’s not accepted either. We unpack why R&Rs can feel uniquely destabilizing, how uncertainty fuels overthinking, and

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28:18

Developing your Voice when Engaging with Others’ Past...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2026/01/06

Have you ever wondered what reviewers actually mean when they ask you to “build on past scholarship”? Have you ever been told that your tone is antagonistic or belligerent?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to engage prior research in ways that reviewers recognize as credible, thoughtful, and genuinely contributory. We move beyond the idea that good writing has only one style or tone and instead focus on how you can better position you work through your prose. In

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17:08

Appreciating the Joys of Publishing Pt. 2 | Ep. 26

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2025/12/30

Have you ever received an unexpected email from a reader, student, or colleague saying your work helped them think differently, teach differently, or feel less alone? Have you ever paused and realized that a single article can influence ideas in the future in ways you never imagined?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we continue our joy-forward reframing of academic publishing by focusing on what happens after publication. We explore the joy of impact beyond the CV, the often-overlooked pleasure of

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15:09

Appreciating the Joys of Publishing Pt. 1 | Ep. 25

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2025/12/23

Have you ever opened an article you published and felt the rush of joy to see your name in print? Does your stomach still get a little flutter when you get an “Accepted” decision?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we intentionally shift the focus onto the joys of publishing academic research. In a field where publishing is often framed as exhausting, stressful, or joyless, it’s easy to forget that there are moments of genuine delight woven into the process. We explore the pleasure of intellectual

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34:30

Listening to Your Inner Wisdom with Dr. Danielle De...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2025/12/16

Hey, co-authors! I'm really excited today because I get the chance to talk with Dr. Danielle De La Mere, who is the founder of Self-Compassionate Coaching and the podcast creator and host of the Self-Compassionate Professor podcast. She has over 200 episodes featuring guests who have paved, creative and self-compassionate career paths, both within and outside of academia after struggle.Tune into this episode to learn about: The jump from academic to alt-academic life. How to digest your emotions

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21:32

Dealing with Chronic Stress while Publishing Academic...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2025/12/09

Have you ever sat down to write and immediately felt your chest tighten, your mind go blank, or your motivation evaporate? Has it seemed like forever since you haven’t had a day of foggy, vague, or unmotivated thinking?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system when writing (and everything else!) feels a bit overwhelming. We break down how chronic academic pressure can lead to dysregulation, how your brain interprets stress, and why your

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32:18

Knowing when Your Research is Ready for Submission |...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2025/12/02

Have you ever gotten glowing feedback from a professor or advisor and wondered, “Is this really good enough to publish?” Have you ever hovered over that “Submit” button wondering whether you are ready for what the decision may be?Hey co-authors, in this episode we break down the most common indicators that your manuscript isn’t quite submission-ready as well as the markers for success. You’ll learn how to spot problems before reviewers do—and how to fix them with confidence. In this episode, you’ll

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28:25

Reviewing Others' Scholarship without becoming...

PUBLISHING ACADEMIC RESEARCH | Writing, Mental... ·

2025/11/25

Do you ever dread that journal review request hitting your inbox? Do you get worried you’ll either spend way too long on it or, worse, become Reviewer 2 in the process?Hey co-authors! In this episode, we’re talking about how to review other people’s work without becoming Reviewer 2, the condescending, nitpicky, or ego-driven academic villain we’ve all encountered (and, if we’re honest, sometimes accidentally-on-purpose have been). You’ll learn how bad reviewers erode the culture of scholarship and

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