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 discovery, the satisfaction of shaping ideas through writing, and the deeply human joy of becoming part of an ongoing scholarly conversation. In this episode, you’ll reflect on: How publishing creates space for intellectual play, curiosity, and moments of genuine discovery. Why seeing your ideas take shape on the page can feel grounding, clarifying, and affirming. How publishing connects you to a broader community of scholars across institutions, disciplines, and time. If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel drawn to research and writing, then this episode will help you reconnect with the quieter, sustaining joys that make academic publishing meaningful in the first place. Want to Connect? Email: publishingacademicresearch@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min