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Hi co-authors! This week, I interview Dr. Eric Thomas Weber, University of Kentucky professor and director of the Democracy, Ethics, and Educational Philosophy Lab, about his SUNY Press book, "A Culture of Justice."

We talk about how to develop, submit, publish, and promote an academic monograph. Eric offers tips and tricks for keeping his workflow going while obtaining feedback that culminates into books. We also discuss resisting “publish more” pressure, navigating publishers, and building a public platform via op-eds and podcasts. To buy the book or contact Dr. Weber, check out the information below.

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Email: eric.t.weber@uky.edu 

Bio: https://ericthomasweber.org/books/a-culture-of-justice/

Buy the Book: https://sunypress.edu/Books/A/A-Culture-of-Justice

Discount Code: SNPF26 

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Are you struggling to figure out what your theoretical framework is actually supposed to do? Are you treating theory like a requirement to check off rather than a tool that shapes how you understand your research?

Hey co-authors! Theoretical frameworks can feel like one of the most confusing parts of academic research, especially when we treat all theories as though they serve the same purpose. But theories work differently based on their assumptions and paradigms and understanding that difference can fundamentally change how you approach your literature review and your study. In this episode, you’ll learn:

How different theoretical traditions function within different kinds of research.

Why theoretical frameworks are more than labels attached to a study.

Common mistakes researchers make when selecting and applying theory.

How to choose a framework that actually fits your research question or hypothesis.

How to use theory to organize your literature review and create a coherent scholarly conversation.

Theory doesn't have to be intimidating. When you understand what your framework is doing, it can become a powerful lens for making sense of the literature, clarifying your research, and giving your project a coherent direction.

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Hey Co-authors! Today, I interview scholar-activist Amy Aldridge, Vice Provost and Communication professor at Middle Tennessee State University, about her edited book, "Reconciliation: The Final Step in Achieving Nonviolent Social Change."

Dr. Aldridge explains how to put together an edited volume. She describes process of recruiting contributing, intentionally including prominent scholars, early-career academics, and practitioners' voices. We discuss choosing a publisher and how the book is part of her ongoing public scholarship coupled with talks, libraries, and workshops.

Interested in Talking with Amy:

Email: aldridga23@gmail.com

Bio: https://acadprogramdev.mtsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2025/08/2025-AA-bio.pdf

Buy the Book: https://titles.cognella.com/reconciliation-9798823359757

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Have you ever followed a piece of writing advice that made your writing worse instead of better? What if some of the advice you've been given isn't actually wrong, it just doesn't work for the kind of writer you are?

Hey co-authors! You’ve probably heard the same academic writing advice a million times: write every day, write for your field, or never use passive voice. We’ll explore why scholars are so drawn to certainty and how the desire for clear rules can actually get in the way of becoming a better scholar. In this episode, we’ll explore:

Why research writing advice so often gets turned into rigid rules

Why certainty is particularly appealing when writing already feels uncertain

How following writing rules can distract us from our readers and our arguments

Why good writing requires judgment rather than perfect adherence to a formula

Ultimately, becoming a better academic writer isn't about eliminating uncertainty. It's about becoming more confident in your ability to navigate it.

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Have you ever finished writing a paragraph only to realize it somehow contains three different ideas? Have you ever written a paragraph that makes perfect sense to you, only to have your advisor, instructor, or reviewer tell you they were confused about what you were actually trying to say?

Hey Co-authors! A strong academic paragraph should move your reader through a clear idea, but scholarly writers often ask individual paragraphs to do far too much. In this episode, we look at why paragraphs become overloaded, how to recognize when multiple ideas are competing for attention, and what you can do to give each part of your argument the space it needs.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

What makes a paragraph focused and coherent

How topic sentences can reveal problems with paragraph structure

The relationship between evidence, citations, and paragraph creep

How to determine whether a new idea belongs in the paragraph or deserves a paragraph of its own

Practical strategies for breaking complicated paragraphs into clearer argumentative units

Good academic research is about making sure each paragraph gives your reader one clear step forward in your argument. Learn how to improve your academic writing in this week's episode.

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