The podcast will be on hiatus for a while. Claire and Kacy recommend 6 of their favorite episodes. Links to Episodes and Archive:Episode 13: 60 Minutes or 60 Seconds, Maximizing Your Time with Writing ResourcesEpisode 18: Student Q&amp;AEpisodes 34 (Taking Care of Yourself with Mindful Writing) and 35 (A Brief Daily Session Walkthrough)Episode 84: Avoiding BiasEpisode 79: How to Start WritingEpisode 72: Emotional Intelligence for Online StudentsAlso be sure to look over our archive and categories on the WriteCast homepage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast will be on hiatus for a while. Claire and Kacy recommend 6 of their favorite episodes. Links to Episodes and Archive:<a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/09/writecast-episode-13-60-minutes-or-60.html?m=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 13: 60 Minutes or 60 Seconds, Maximizing Your Time with Writing Resources</a><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/transcripts/podcasts/ep018" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 18: Student Q&amp;A</a><a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2017/02/writecast-episode-35-brief-daily.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episodes 34 (Taking Care of Yourself with Mindful Writing) and 35 (A Brief Daily Session Walkthrough)</a><a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/364252" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 84: Avoiding Bias</a>Episode 79: How to Start Writing<a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/transcripts/podcasts/ep072" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 72: Emotional Intelligence for Online Students</a>Also be sure to look over our archive and categories on the <a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast homepage</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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What is scholarly voice, anyway? Claire and Kacy discuss how to be clear and direct in your academic writing to achieve scholarly voice.Relevant resources:Scholarly voice webpagesWhat is academic writing? webinarScholarly Tone and Voice blog series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is scholarly voice, anyway? Claire and Kacy discuss how to be clear and direct in your academic writing to achieve scholarly voice.Relevant resources:<a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scholarly voice webpages</a><a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/358669" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">What is academic writing? webinar</a><a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2018/06/catch-your-readers-ear-five-part-blog.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scholarly Tone and Voice blog series</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What is Scholarly Voice? (Episode 90)

When should you paraphrase? What about quoting? Claire and guest host Brittany Rogers discuss four easy steps to paraphrase and more!Relevant Resources:Paraphrasing webpagesPlagiarism Prevention ModulesParaphrasing Primer: How to Paraphrase Sources Successfully (webinar)Using and Integrating Quotations (webinar) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When should you paraphrase? What about quoting? Claire and guest host Brittany Rogers discuss four easy steps to paraphrase and more!Relevant Resources:<a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/evidence/paraphrase" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paraphrasing webpages</a><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/plagiarism" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Plagiarism Prevention Modules</a><a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/346425" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paraphrasing Primer: How to Paraphrase Sources Successfully</a> (webinar)<a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/358666" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Using and Integrating Quotations</a> (webinar) Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Paraphrasing versus Quoting (Episode 89)

APA Style Rules can be a confusing phrase. APA is more than just citations and references, and Claire and Kacy delve into passive voice, anthropomorphism, and numbers rules in this episode. Relevant Resources:Anthropomorphism webpagePassive voice webpageAPA Style modulesAPA's website on Mechanics of Style Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

APA Style Rules can be a confusing phrase. APA is more than just citations and references, and Claire and Kacy delve into passive voice, anthropomorphism, and numbers rules in this episode. Relevant Resources:<a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/other/anthropomorphism" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Anthropomorphism webpage</a><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/scholarlyvoice/activepassive" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Passive voice webpage</a><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/apa/style" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">APA Style modules</a><a href="https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/mechanics-style" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">APA's website on Mechanics of Style</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

APA Style Rules (Episode 88)

What should you do when your assignment doesn't seem to meet APA or is a different format than a typical paper? Claire and Kacy discuss APA rules and how to adjust to different writing formats that might not use all of APA's usual standards.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do when your assignment doesn't seem to meet APA or is a different format than a typical paper? Claire and Kacy discuss APA rules and how to adjust to different writing formats that might not use all of APA's usual standards. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What About APA? (Episode 87)

Instead of resolutions, Claire and Kacy discuss setting achievable, reasonable goals they term SMARTER goals for your writing projects!Relevant resources: Setting writing goals webpagesKeeping Up Your Motivation podcast episodeHow to Set and Stick to a Writing Goal podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instead of resolutions, Claire and Kacy discuss setting achievable, reasonable goals they term SMARTER goals for your writing projects!Relevant resources: <a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/goalsetting/why" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Setting writing goals webpages</a><a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344252" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Keeping Up Your Motivation </a>podcast episode<a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344232" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Set and Stick to a Writing </a>Goal podcast episode Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

SMARTER Goals (Episode 86)

How can student writers build their confidence? Guest Grete Howland explores three main approaches students can use in this month's episode. Relevant Resources: How to Set and Stick to a Writing Goal WriteCast episodeWhy Set a Writing Goal webpageHow to Start and Sustain a Writing Group WriteCast episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can student writers build their confidence? Guest Grete Howland explores three main approaches students can use in this month's episode. Relevant Resources: <a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344232" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Set and Stick to a Writing Goal</a> WriteCast episode<a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/goalsetting/why" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Why Set a Writing Goal </a>webpage<a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344237" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Start and Sustain a Writing Group</a> WriteCast episode Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Building Confidence (Episode 85)

Veronica Oliver joins the podcast to discuss universal design and learning preferences, and how students can use this information to help have more effective paper reviews from the writing center. Relevant resources: Can you Doodle Your Way to Better Writing? blog post on learning preferences.Mapping your Mind with Bubbl.us blog postSpeech to Text: Prewriting by Speaking blog postOur Paper Reviews webpage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veronica Oliver joins the podcast to discuss universal design and learning preferences, and how students can use this information to help have more effective paper reviews from the writing center. Relevant resources: <a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2016/02/can-you-doodle-your-way-to-better.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Can you Doodle Your Way to Better Writing? blog post </a>on learning preferences.<a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2013/04/mapping-your-mind-with-bubblus.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mapping your Mind with Bubbl.us blog post</a><a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2018/02/speech-to-text-prewriting-by-speaking.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Speech to Text: Prewriting by Speaking blog post</a>Our <a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paperreviews" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Reviews webpage</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Universal Design and Learning Preferences (Episode 84)

How do you avoid bias in academic writing? We dive into the APA 7th edition guidelines on this topic including descriptors, avoiding generalization, and using singular they. Relevant Resources: APA webpages on bias free languageInclusivity and academic writing blog postWriteCast Episode 46: Inclusive Language: Gender-Neutral Pronouns and Identity-First Language Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you avoid bias in academic writing? We dive into the APA 7th edition guidelines on this topic including descriptors, avoiding generalization, and using singular they. Relevant Resources: <a href="https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/bias-free-language" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">APA webpages on bias free language</a><a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2021/02/inclusivity-in-academic-writing-and-apa.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Inclusivity and academic writing blog post</a><a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344219" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast Episode 46: Inclusive Language: Gender-Neutral Pronouns and Identity-First Language</a><h1> </h1> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Avoiding Bias (Episode 83)

Jeannie, a Walden student and former writing instructor, discusses having her prospectus approve and moving on to the proposal. She discusses tips and her experience finding the right problem to pursue and getting support from her chair. Relevant resources: WriteCast Episode 76: An Interview with the LibraryWriteCast Episode 44: Interview with Jeannie Croichy, EdD StudentWriteCast Episode 63: Starting the Prospectus, an Interview with Jeannie Croichy, Doctoral Student and Writing InstructorWriteCast Episode 77: Keeping Up Your MotivationWriteCast Episode 78: Interview with Dr. Cheryl Read: Finishing a PhD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeannie, a Walden student and former writing instructor, discusses having her prospectus approve and moving on to the proposal. She discusses tips and her experience finding the right problem to pursue and getting support from her chair. Relevant resources: <a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344251" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast Episode 76: An Interview with the Library</a><a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344217" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast Episode 44: Interview with Jeannie Croichy, EdD Student</a><a href="https://academicanswers.waldenu.edu/faq/344238" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast Episode 63: Starting the Prospectus, an Interview with Jeannie Croichy, Doctoral Student and Writing Instructor</a>WriteCast Episode 77: Keeping Up Your MotivationWriteCast Episode 78: Interview with Dr. Cheryl Read: Finishing a PhD Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Jeannie's Approved Prospectus (Episode 82)

Kacy and Claire from the Walden University Writing Center chat about all things academic writing. Special guests include students, faculty, and Writing Center editors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m a doctoral student in Composition at another university.  I find these podcasts are very fitting for anyone writing academic paper, and additionally the delivery approach is accessible and gets me in the mood to write!  Thank you for sharing with people beyond Walden.💌

Practical strategies to improve your writing

I found this podcast as an undergraduate student and it helped me to understand and reinforce the different elements of academic writing that I had learned in my composition classes. 

Now that I am a grad student and TA , I use this podcast as some assigned “reading” for my composition students. 

This is podcast is extremely beneficial for anyone in undergrad or grad school!

The perfect podcast for experienced and beginning academic writers.

Kacy and Claire from the Walden University Writing Center chat about all things academic writing. Special guests include students, faculty, and Writing Center editors. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

WriteCast: A Casual Conversation for Serious Writers

APA style rules aren't always black and white, or even in the manual. In this episode, Brittany and Beth discuss some "gray areas" of APA style and how students can approach them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

APA style rules aren't always black and white, or even in the manual. In this episode, Brittany and Beth discuss some "gray areas" of APA style and how students can approach them. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Make APA Style Work for You: How to Navigate Gray Areas (Episode 22)

Many writers struggle with how to write an introduction to an academic paper. To help, Brittany and Beth share five things to avoid when writing scholarly introductions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many writers struggle with how to write an introduction to an academic paper. To help, Brittany and Beth share five things to avoid when writing scholarly introductions. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

5 Things to Avoid When Writing an Introduction (Episode 28)

Writing instructors Max and Veronica discuss transitioning from graduate to doctoral writing from their own experiences in their programs. They chat about advice for currently transitioning writers as well as surprises along the way and the evolution of their writing, research, and expectations through each stage of their scholarly work.Resources mentioned in this episode:Writing Process for Longer Research Projects WebinarPaper Reviews (for Walden students)Walden Writing Center BlogForm &amp; Style websiteWalden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writing instructors Max and Veronica discuss transitioning from graduate to doctoral writing from their own experiences in their programs. They chat about advice for currently transitioning writers as well as surprises along the way and the evolution of their writing, research, and expectations through each stage of their scholarly work.Resources mentioned in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/capstone#s-lg-box-10972785" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Writing Process for Longer Research Projects Webinar</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paperreviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper Reviews </a>(for Walden students)</li><li><a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walden Writing Center Blog</a></li><li><a href="academicguides.waldenu.edu/formandstyle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Form &amp; Style website</a></li><li><a href="https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissanddoc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Transitioning from Master's-Level to Doctoral-Level Writing (Episode 52)

If you groan or get confused when you hear the words 'revision' or 'revise', you won't want to miss our latest WriteCast episode. This month, Nik and Brittany explain five characteristics of this crucial part of the writing process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you groan or get confused when you hear the words 'revision' or 'revise', you won't want to miss our latest WriteCast episode. This month, Nik and Brittany explain five characteristics of this crucial part of the writing process. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The 5 Rs of Revision (Episode 14)

Writing styles and expectations at schools in the United States can differ from those of schools in other countries. Beth and Brittany talk about different styles and expectations within and outside of the U.S. rhetorical tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writing styles and expectations at schools in the United States can differ from those of schools in other countries. Beth and Brittany talk about different styles and expectations within and outside of the U.S. rhetorical tradition. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Writing Expectations at U.S. Colleges and Universities (Episode 21)

You may know about outlining as a pre-writing strategy, but have you heard about reverse outlining? A reverse outline is a great tool to use once you have written a draft. Claire and Max explain what a reverse outline looks like, how to create one, and how it can help you strengthen your writing.Resources:Writing a Paper: OutliningIs Your Short Attention Span Showing?: Using A Reverse Outline blog post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may know about outlining as a pre-writing strategy, but have you heard about reverse outlining? A reverse outline is a great tool to use once you have written a draft. Claire and Max explain what a reverse outline looks like, how to create one, and how it can help you strengthen your writing.Resources:<a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/outlining" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Writing a Paper: Outlining</a><a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2012/12/is-your-short-attention-span-showing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is Your Short Attention Span Showing?: Using A Reverse Outline</a> blog post Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

How and Why to Revise With a Reverse Outline (Episode 43)

Listen to and repeat these positive writing affirmations to create an uplifting mindset as you write. You can play this episode as often as you'd like! We recommend first listening to Positive Affirmations, Part 1 (Episode 39), in which Brittany explains how academic writers can use affirmations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to and repeat these positive writing affirmations to create an uplifting mindset as you write. You can play this episode as often as you'd like! We recommend first listening to Positive Affirmations, Part 1 (Episode 39), in which Brittany explains how academic writers can use affirmations. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Positive Writing Affirmations, Part 2 (Episode 40)

We're excited to introduce our first Book Club episode! Writing instructors and PhD students Kacy and Cheryl chat about Paul J. Silva's How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. Whether you've read the book or not, listen in to hear what Kacy and Cheryl found particularly useful, what advice was less relevant for them, and how they are using the suggestions in their own writing practices.Resources:How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic WritingProductivity 101: An Introduction to the Pomodoro TechniqueMytomatoes.comWriteCast episode "How to Start and Sustain a Writing Group (Episode 62)"WriteCast episode "Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student (Episode 49)"WriteCast episode "5 Tips for Establishing a Writing Practice (Episode 17)"Kacy's favorite quotes from the book: Specious Barrier #1: “I can’t find time to write." "Why is this barrier specious? The key lies in the word find. When people endorse this specious barrier, I imagine them roaming through their schedules like naturalists in search of Time To Write, that most elusive and secretive of creatures...If you think that writing time is lurking somewhere, hidden deep within your weekly schedule, you will never write a lot...Finding time is a destructive way of thinking about writing. Never say this again. Instead of finding time to write, allot time to write" (12).“Struggling writers who ‘wait for inspiration’ should get off their high horse and join the unwashed masses of real academic writers. The ancient Greeks assigned muses for poetry, music, and tragedy, but they didn’t mention a muse for journal articles written in APA style” (26).“On my list of maladaptive practices that make writing harder, Not outlining is pretty high—just above Typing With Scratchy Wool Mittens, just below Training My Dog to Take Dictation. Outlining is writing, not a prelude to ‘real writing.’ Writers who complain about ‘writer’s block’ are writers who don’t outline” (79).“You don’t need special traits, special genes, or special motivation to write a lot. You don’t need to want to write—people rarely feel like doing unpleasant tasks that lack deadlines—so don’t wait until you feel like it. Productive writing involves harnessing the power of habit, and habits come from repetition. Make a schedule and sit down to write during your scheduled writing time. You might spend the first few sessions cursing, groaning, and gnashing your teeth, but at least you’re curing during your scheduled time and not in binges” (129). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're excited to introduce our first Book Club episode! Writing instructors and PhD students Kacy and Cheryl chat about Paul J. Silva's How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. Whether you've read the book or not, listen in to hear what Kacy and Cheryl found particularly useful, what advice was less relevant for them, and how they are using the suggestions in their own writing practices.Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/How-to-Write-a-Lot--A-Practical-Guide-to-Productive-Academic-Writing-9781591477433" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing</a></li><li><a href="https://lifehacker.com/productivity-101-a-primer-to-the-pomodoro-technique-1598992730" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Productivity 101: An Introduction to the Pomodoro Technique</a></li><li><a href="http://mytomatoes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mytomatoes.com</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/podcast#s-lg-box-2814414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast episode "How to Start and Sustain a Writing Group (Episode 62)"</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/podcast#s-lg-box-2814414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast episode "Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student (Episode 49)"</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/podcast#s-lg-box-2814414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast episode "5 Tips for Establishing a Writing Practice (Episode 17)"</a></li></ul> Kacy's favorite quotes from the book: <ul><li>Specious Barrier #1: “I can’t find time to write." "Why is this barrier specious? The key lies in the word find. When people endorse this specious barrier, I imagine them roaming through their schedules like naturalists in search of Time To Write, that most elusive and secretive of creatures...If you think that writing time is lurking somewhere, hidden deep within your weekly schedule, you will never write a lot...Finding time is a destructive way of thinking about writing. Never say this again. Instead of finding time to write, allot time to write" (12).</li><li>“Struggling writers who ‘wait for inspiration’ should get off their high horse and join the unwashed masses of real academic writers. The ancient Greeks assigned muses for poetry, music, and tragedy, but they didn’t mention a muse for journal articles written in APA style” (26).</li><li>“On my list of maladaptive practices that make writing harder, Not outlining is pretty high—just above Typing With Scratchy Wool Mittens, just below Training My Dog to Take Dictation. Outlining is writing, not a prelude to ‘real writing.’ Writers who complain about ‘writer’s block’ are writers who don’t outline” (79).</li><li>“You don’t need special traits, special genes, or special motivation to write a lot. You don’t need to want to write—people rarely feel like doing unpleasant tasks that lack deadlines—so don’t wait until you feel like it. Productive writing involves harnessing the power of habit, and habits come from repetition. Make a schedule and sit down to write during your scheduled writing time. You might spend the first few sessions cursing, groaning, and gnashing your teeth, but at least you’re curing during your scheduled time and not in binges” (129).</li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Book Club: "How to Write a Lot" (Episode 65)

Revision is a major part of the writing process, and different types of revising warrant different strategies. Claire and Kacy give tips and resources for how to revise your writing for bigger patterns and issues in your current drafts as well as your future coursework.Recommended resources:WriteCast episode 14: "The 5 Rs of Revision"Walden University Writing Center website resources on revisionOn-demand webinar: "Improving Your Writing: Strategies for Revising, Proofing, and Using Feedback"Walden University Writing Center Blog posts on revision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revision is a major part of the writing process, and different types of revising warrant different strategies. Claire and Kacy give tips and resources for how to revise your writing for bigger patterns and issues in your current drafts as well as your future coursework.Recommended resources:<ul><li><a href="https://shows.pippa.io/5a9f1ed472e1c6d20212187c/5a9f1ee02bb2d3853d2ccb08" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WriteCast episode 14: "The 5 Rs of Revision"</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/revising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walden University Writing Center website resources on revision</a></li><li>On-demand webinar: "<a href="http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/webinars/scholarlywriting#s-lg-box-2773866" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Improving Your Writing: Strategies for Revising, Proofing, and Using Feedback"</a></li><li><a href="https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/search/label/Revising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walden University Writing Center Blog posts on revision</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Steps for Revising, Part I: The Big Stuff (Episode 57)

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Kacy and Claire discuss two strategies students can use to turn a discussion post from an assignment that feels like busywork to a useful tool in developing a longer course paper. Resources mentioned: "From Prompt to Post: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Effective Discussion Posts" blog post"Writing Introductions for Discussion Board Posts" blog post"To Cite Yourself or Not To Cite Yourself: That Is The Question!" blog post"A Discussion About Discussion Posts (Episode 25)" WriteCast episode"A Philosophical (and Practical) Look at Self-Plagiarism (Episode 30)" WriteCast episodeWebpage on citing yourself and avoiding self-plagiarism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kacy and Claire discuss two strategies students can use to turn a discussion post from an assignment that feels like busywork to a useful tool in developing a longer course paper. Resources mentioned: <ul><li>"<a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2016/02/from-prompt-to-post-step-by-step-guide.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Prompt to Post: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Effective Discussion Posts</a>" blog post</li><li>"<a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2019/07/introductions-for-discussion-board-posts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Writing Introductions for Discussion Board Posts</a>" blog post</li><li>"<a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2016/05/to-cite-yourself-or-not-to-cite.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To Cite Yourself or Not To Cite Yourself: That Is The Question!</a>" blog post</li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/podcast#s-lg-box-2814414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"A Discussion About Discussion Posts (Episode 25)"</a> WriteCast episode</li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/multimedia/podcast#s-lg-box-2814414" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"A Philosophical (and Practical) Look at Self-Plagiarism (Episode 30)" </a>WriteCast episode</li><li>Webpage on <a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/citations/citingyourself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">citing yourself and avoiding self-plagiarism</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

From Discussion Post to Paper (Episode 67)

PhD student and Writing Center writing instructor Cheryl Read returns to the podcast to talk about writing groups: types and approaches, considerations for getting one started, and tips for keeping one going. Resources mentioned:WriteCast episode 49, "Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student" GradWriteSlack workplace"Writing Together: How Peer Writing Communities Can Be Your Secret to Success" blog post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PhD student and Writing Center writing instructor Cheryl Read returns to the podcast to talk about writing groups: types and approaches, considerations for getting one started, and tips for keeping one going. Resources mentioned:<ul><li>WriteCast episode 49, "<a href="https://shows.pippa.io/5a9f1ed472e1c6d20212187c/episodes/5a9f1ee02bb2d3853d2ccae4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student</a>" </li><li><a href="https://join.slack.com/t/gradwriteslack/shared_invite/enQtMzY1NTQ5OTQ1NjM2LTk1ZjhjYjQ3NmM0ZjcxZDJhNjg3Y2Q2ODNiM2UwMmI1M2Q0ZGFiN2VkZmQxNDJmZjVkOWE1ODllNzc4ZTJlYzg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GradWriteSlack workplace</a></li><li><a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/05/writing-together-how-peer-writing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Writing Together: How Peer Writing Communities Can Be Your Secret to Success" blog post</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

How to Start and Sustain a Writing Group (Episode 62)

Discussion posts are a common assignment at Walden and many other universities. This month, Beth and Brittany chat with writing instructor and contributing faculty member Hillary about the purpose of the discussion board and how to be an effective participant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussion posts are a common assignment at Walden and many other universities. This month, Beth and Brittany chat with writing instructor and contributing faculty member Hillary about the purpose of the discussion board and how to be an effective participant. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A Discussion About Discussion Posts (Episode 25)

Kacy and Claire share tips and inspiration for making smaller revisions and working the steps into your writing process.Recommended resources:Grammar resourcesInteractive grammar modulesGrammarly (for Walden students)Revision journals"When/How to Conduct Revision and Proofreading" blog post"Top 10 Preproposal and Proposal Fixes for Capstone Writers" blog postWalden University Writing Center Blog posts on grammar and mechanicsInteractive modules on APA stylePaper reviews (for Walden students)Microsoft Word help for Walden students through the Academic Skills Center Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kacy and Claire share tips and inspiration for making smaller revisions and working the steps into your writing process.Recommended resources:<ul><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grammar resources</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/grammar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interactive grammar modules</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grammarly</a> (for Walden students)</li><li><a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2015/01/how-you-can-avoid-my-college-writing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revision journals</a></li><li><a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2018/02/whenhow-to-conduct-revision-and.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"When/How to Conduct Revision and Proofreading"</a> blog post</li><li><a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2018/08/top-10-preproposal-and-proposal-fixes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Top 10 Preproposal and Proposal Fixes for Capstone Writers"</a> blog post</li><li><a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/search/label/Grammar%20and%20Mechanics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Walden University Writing Center Blog posts on grammar and mechanics</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/modules/apa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interactive modules on APA style</a></li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/paperreviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper reviews</a> (for Walden students)</li><li><a href="https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/asc/tutoring/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Microsoft Word help for Walden students through the Academic Skills Center</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Steps for Revising, Part II: The Small Stuff (Episode 58)

How can we apply qualities of mindfulness—such as acceptance, compassion, body awareness, and being present in the moment—to our academic writing? To kick off the new year, Brittany and Beth talk with writing instructors Max and Jes Philbrook about how using mindful writing improved their dissertation experience and how students can get started creating a sustainable, mindful writing practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we apply qualities of mindfulness—such as acceptance, compassion, body awareness, and being present in the moment—to our academic writing? To kick off the new year, Brittany and Beth talk with writing instructors Max and Jes Philbrook about how using mindful writing improved their dissertation experience and how students can get started creating a sustainable, mindful writing practice. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Taking Care of Yourself With Mindful Writing (Episode 34)

This month, Nik and Brittany explore some common writing center myths we hear from students. Listen to learn who should use a writing center, how to use the writing center, and what to expect from your writing center experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, Nik and Brittany explore some common writing center myths we hear from students. Listen to learn who should use a writing center, how to use the writing center, and what to expect from your writing center experience. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

7 Common Writing Center Myths Debunked (Episode 12)

If you've ever felt like the worst writer in the room, an academic fake, or an outsider in your degree program, you might have been experiencing imposter syndrome. In today's episode, writing instructor Kacy shares her research on and experience with imposter syndrome as a graduate student, along with tips for how to combat it and gain confidence. Max also makes a special announcement.Resources:Persky, A. M. (2018). Intellectual self-doubt and how to get out of it. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(2), 86-87. doi:10.5688/ajpe6990Walden University (Producer). (2017, June 23). Val Krage on early childhood education, being a doctoral peer mentor, &amp; imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenterWalden University (Producer). (2017, July 3). Dr. Christy Fraenza on staying connected to WaldenU, the doctoral peer mentors, &amp; imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever felt like the worst writer in the room, an academic fake, or an outsider in your degree program, you might have been experiencing imposter syndrome. In today's episode, writing instructor Kacy shares her research on and experience with imposter syndrome as a graduate student, along with tips for how to combat it and gain confidence. Max also makes a special announcement.Resources:<ul><li>Persky, A. M. (2018). Intellectual self-doubt and how to get out of it. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(2), 86-87. doi:10.5688/ajpe6990</li><li>Walden University (Producer). (2017, June 23). Val Krage on early childhood education, being a doctoral peer mentor, &amp; imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast]. Retrieved from <a href="https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenter/val-krage-doctoral-peer-mentor-teacher-waldenu-doctoral-student-episode-6-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenter</a></li><li>Walden University (Producer). (2017, July 3). Dr. Christy Fraenza on staying connected to WaldenU, the doctoral peer mentors, &amp; imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast]. Retrieved from <a href="https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenter/dr-christy-fraenza-doctoral-peer-mentors-coordinator-waldenu-grad-faculty-episode-6-part-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenter</a></li></ul> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Imposter Syndrome and the Student Writer (Episode 53) 

You don't have to be a creative writer to use these tips! Join writing instructors Max and Claire for a discussion of creative writing strategies--such as knowing where you're going and how you're going to get there, writing exploratory drafts, anticipating audience response, getting a secondary reader, and understanding deconstruction--that you can use to strengthen your academic writing.Resources:Narrative Writing: Scholarly Narrative Overview blog postNarrative Writing: Include Relevant Details to Guide Your Reader's Focus blog post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't have to be a creative writer to use these tips! Join writing instructors Max and Claire for a discussion of creative writing strategies--such as knowing where you're going and how you're going to get there, writing exploratory drafts, anticipating audience response, getting a secondary reader, and understanding deconstruction--that you can use to strengthen your academic writing.Resources:<a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2017/07/narrative-writing-scholarly-narrative.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrative Writing: Scholarly Narrative Overview</a> blog post<a href="http://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2017/07/narrative-writing-include-relevant.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Narrative Writing: Include Relevant Details to Guide Your Reader's Focus</a> blog post Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Using Creative Writing Strategies in Academic Writing (Episode 42)

When working for positive social change, what can we do when others disagree on what change is needed or how to enact change? How do we find common ground and keep discussions productive? Can academic writing teach us anything about how to approach and navigate difficult conversations? After the episode, check out our new page on social change at the Writing Center for more resources related to social change: http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/about/socialchange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When working for positive social change, what can we do when others disagree on what change is needed or how to enact change? How do we find common ground and keep discussions productive? Can academic writing teach us anything about how to approach and navigate difficult conversations? After the episode, check out our new page on social change at the Writing Center for more resources related to social change: <a href="http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/about/socialchange" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/about/socialchange</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Social Change and Difficult Conversations (Episode 36)

Meet Cheryl Read, one of the Writing Center's newest writing instructors. Cheryl, who is also pursuing her PhD, shares her writing tips and advice for other students who are working on writing projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Cheryl Read, one of the Writing Center's newest writing instructors. Cheryl, who is also pursuing her PhD, shares her writing tips and advice for other students who are working on writing projects. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student (Episode 49)

Beth and Brittany explore the partnership between in-text citations and entries in the reference list in academic writing. Tune in to better understand these components of APA style and for tips on making them work together in your papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beth and Brittany explore the partnership between in-text citations and entries in the reference list in academic writing. Tune in to better understand these components of APA style and for tips on making them work together in your papers. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Partnership Between Citations and References (Episode 29)

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