Send us a text As another intense year in academia comes to a close, you might be feeling equal parts relieved and completely wiped out. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what 2025 looked like in my business and why I intentionally chose to do less—and felt better for it. Then I’ll walk you through a simple, low-pressure reflection that can help you figure out how to do just 10% less next semester without blowing up your career or your conscience. This isn’t about quitting your j...
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Send us a text As another intense year in academia comes to a close, you might be feeling equal parts relieved and completely wiped out. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what 2025 looked like in my business and why I intentionally chose to do less—and felt better for it. Then I’ll walk you through a simple, low-pressure reflection that can help you figure out how to do just 10% less next semester without blowing up your career or your conscience. This isn’t about quitting your j...
Ep. 92 - Become Your Own Developmental Editor (with Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer)
Your Words Unleashed
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2 months ago
Ep. 92 - Become Your Own Developmental Editor (with Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer)
Send us a text In this episode, Leslie welcomes back book publishing expert Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer, author of The Book Proposal Book and the new release Make Your Manuscript Work: A Guide to Developmental Editing for Scholarly Writers. Laura shares her practical, step-by-step approach to developmental editing and how she helps authors create manuscripts that truly resonate with presses and readers. She discusses the most common mistakes scholarly writers make, how to clarify your goals, an...
Your Words Unleashed
Send us a text As another intense year in academia comes to a close, you might be feeling equal parts relieved and completely wiped out. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what 2025 looked like in my business and why I intentionally chose to do less—and felt better for it. Then I’ll walk you through a simple, low-pressure reflection that can help you figure out how to do just 10% less next semester without blowing up your career or your conscience. This isn’t about quitting your j...
