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Defend, Publish & Lead (formerly Defend & Publish) offers a weekly podcast designed to help get you started (or restarted) on your academic writing projects. Episodes feature a range of topics on writing productivity, including writing project management, strategies for managing writer's block, dissertation advice for students and committee members, pandemic writing strategies, techniques for bala... more

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In episode host Christine Tulley describes "zombie writing projects" - projects that remain perpetually on to do lists but are never completed. The episode covers how to identify zombie projects and four actions to take to finally clear them from you... more

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In this episode, host Christine Tulley describes how to conduct a 6-month review of your writing productivity to see if you are on track to meeting your writing goals and how to adjust the remaining months to close out the year with a focus on comple... more

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In Episode 288, host Christine Tulley describes a variety of ways to start a writing session and encourages self-study of starting processes with strategic questions.

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In Episode 287, host Christine Tulley describes how she's planning for her upcoming office move and the decision-making process for what stays and what goes.

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Laura Vanderkam
Author of Big Time
Author, Big Time
Episode: DP&L Episode 284: Interview with Laura Vanderkam, Author of Big Time
Bryan Alexander
Futurist, specializing in the future of higher education
Georgetown University
Episode: DP&L Episode 282: How AI Is Impacting Scholarly Publishing: An Interview with Bryan Alexander
Gregory Lewbart
Veterinary medicine professor and textbook author
North Carolina State University
Episode: DP&L Episode 280: Interview with Dr. Greg Lewbart about Textbook Authoring and TAA Institute
Jackie Hoermann-Elliott
Co-editor of the collection on parenting and PhDing
Author/Editor
Episode: DP&L Episode 278: Parenting While PhDing with Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott and Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken
Jenna Morton-Aiken
Co-editor of the collection on parenting and PhDing
Author/Editor
Episode: DP&L Episode 278: Parenting While PhDing with Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott and Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken
Pat Goodson
Author and academic writing expert; researcher in health education and sexuality education
Author of Keep Writing; academic writing coach
Episode: DP&L Episode 277: Interview with Dr. Pat Goodsen author of Keep Writing
Wendy Tietz
Professor at Kent State University
Kent State University
Episode: DP&L Episode 276: Textbook and Academic Authoring Careers
Tracie Miller
Author and educator at Franklin University
Franklin University
Episode: DP&L Episode 276: Textbook and Academic Authoring Careers
Brenda Ulrich
Attorney, publishing attorney advising textbook and academic authors
Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA)
Episode: DP&L Episode 263: Interview with Brenda Ulrich, Academic Publishing Attorney

Host

Christine Tulley
Host of the show and founder/president of Defend, Publish & Lead; executive writing coach and educator.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Amazing Writing Resources!

    Dr. Christine Tulley’s episodes are always so insightful and the perfect length for a quick listening session. I always tune in and learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Papa PhD
    United States3 months ago
  • My favorite academic podcast.

    I’ve been listening to the Defend, Publish and Lead podcast for years, and it’s been invaluable for improving my academic writing practice. The advice is highly actionable, and the short episodes are easy to fit into a commute (or during a run, which is most often for me). Any tenure-track and tenured professor will find the podcast quite valuable. I highly recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark_isu15
    United States9 months ago
  • Preparing a short form book proposal with Heather

    This was a great session with Heather! The epodcast walks the listener through the process of preparing the proposal. Specifically, Heather provides insight into what is appropriate to ask an editor before submitting the proposal. This workshop/episode is particularly valuable to academic authors because it demystifies preparation of a book proposal but also humanizes the process. Lastly, but most importantly, it was valuable because Heather has experience with a variety of publishers, having pu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ammethecat
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Podcasts for Academic Writers

    These podcasts are super valuable for helping writers — whether graduate students, post-docs, or faculty — become better at what they do. I have been listening to these while working one-on-one with a Defend and Publish writing coach. These podcasts are a great way to supplement the coaching and build on the skills learned. I appreciate how effective Christine is at communicating ideas and advice to listeners in a short time frame. Super helpful for all us busy writers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nmicatka
    United States3 years ago

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guests bring diverse perspectives on writing and publishing
short, well-produced episodes with practical tips
thoughtful, actionable insights for busy academics
consistently helpful for building writing routines and proposals

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

DP&L Episode 282: How AI Is Impacting Scholarly Publishing: An Interview with Bryan Alexander
Q: What should attendees expect to learn from your keynote about AI's impact on the future of textbook and scholarly publishing?
He outlines that the talk will cover reshaping forces in higher education, the economics, demographics, policy shifts, and the specific implications of AI on writing, publishing, and open resources, along with IP considerations.
DP&L Episode 282: How AI Is Impacting Scholarly Publishing: An Interview with Bryan Alexander
Q: Bryan, could you tell us a little bit about your background and what you're doing at Georgetown?
Bryan describes himself as a futurist focusing on higher education, outlines his roles at Georgetown in Learning Design and Technology, and explains his ongoing work and publications related to AI.
DP&L Episode 284: Interview with Laura Vanderkam, Author of Big Time
Q: Can you tell us a little about your project?
Vanderkam explains that Big Time reframes time as abundant, encouraging a mindset shift that makes time feel larger and more manageable for people, especially in busy lives.
DP&L Episode 277: Interview with Dr. Pat Goodsen author of Keep Writing
Q: Just asking Pat, how you got into this subject matter of academic writing?
Pat explains her journey from health education to academic writing, the motivations for developing workshops, and how data from students led to POWER, a program to support graduate training in writing.
DP&L Episode 278: Parenting While PhDing with Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott and Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken
Q: What about the summer and camps—how do you navigate that as academic parents?
The panelists describe using schedules, camps, and flexible arrangements, such as year-round daycare or multiple camps with color-coded spreadsheets; they also discuss planning trips or scaled-back work periods to align with academic calendars and family needs.

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2. Bryan Alexander
3. Gregory Lewbart
4. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott
5. Jenna Morton-Aiken
6. Pat Goodson
7. Wendy Tietz
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