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The Academic Edge

Dr Melanie Smith

Cut through the noise. Write better. Create your academic career on your terms. Welcome to The Academic Edge — the podcast for academics who want to do excellent work without burning out. Hosted by Dr Melanie Smith— published author, academic writing coach, and former academic with 17 years in the sector — this show offers honest, practical insight into how to write, publish, and thrive in today’s... more

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A quick update at the end of season 1

In this episode, I talk about the critical importance of setting boundaries in academia. I clarify that boundaries are not a sign of personal failure but an essential professional tool that protect cognitive energy and enable academics to focus on th... more

In this episode, I talk about navigating departmental politics, particularly for new scholars entering mid to large-sized academic departments.

In this podcast episode, I discuss the critical importance of choosing administrative roles wisely within academia. I emphasize that while administrative duties are a necessary part of academic life, not all roles are equal in terms of their demands ... more

...And What This Means For You.

In this episode, I talked about the challenge faced by junior academics in navigating the academic environment, particularly the lack of institutional memory within departments.

In this episode, I talk about the concept of slow productivity, from the book by Cal Newport, Slow Productivity, The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. I discuss and apply the idea of working at a natural pace as an academic and what this me... more

In this episode, I talk about various writing advice books that have influenced her and her coaching. I emphasize the importance of not adhering strictly to every piece of advice, as different techniques may resonate at different times in a writer's ... more

In this conversation, I talk about the components of stylish academic writing. If you want my help in refining your academic writing you can find it here:

✅ Editing for Excellence

Where I take you through my 6 stage editing process to refine your p... more

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