Best C. Kyle Rudick, PhD | Academic Writing Coach Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS EPISODE: Interview with Thesis and Dissertation Services Coordinator Kellen Schmidt 27:21

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Are you knee-deep in your thesis or dissertation and wondering how you’ll make it through? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the process whether it’s navigating formatting rules, managing technology, or just finding the motivation to keep going? Hey co-authors! In this episode, I sit down with Kellen Schmidt, our university’s Thesis and Dissertation …

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Navigating Peer Reviews when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 6 29:41

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Do you find that you are rewriting yourself out of your work just to get published? Can you handle harsh reviews and hold onto your purpose? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack the challenges you face in the review and editorial process and then share concrete practices to turn feedback into forward momentum. We'll talk about how to develop …

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Managing Loneliness when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 5 28:07

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Is academic writing supposed to feel this lonely…or have we just accepted it as normal? What if the real barrier to writing isn’t motivation, but isolation? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore why so many scholars feel cut off from others when writing and how that loneliness undercuts our productivity, passion, and well-being. We uncover th…

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Creating Compelling Introductions when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 4 25:23

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Do you struggle writing that first sentence of your project? Does it seem like your introductions are messy or unfocused no matter what you do? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we unpack the art of crafting an introduction that informs your reader of what your research is as well as convinces them it impact and value. You’ll learn to avoid the most…

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Mastering the Editing Process when Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 3 24:57

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Do you find yourself agonizing over every paragraph, sentence, or word as you write? Do you get so exhausted writing your first draft that you can't bring yourself to go back and edit? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore how to transform a fledgling draft into a polished, compelling manuscript that guides readers effortlessly through your a…

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 2 20:22

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Are you still waiting for imposter syndrome to disappear before you write? What if you didn’t have to? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we take a hard look at how imposter syndrome shows up in academic writing—not just as a feeling, but as behaviors that sabotage your progress. Changing our reactions with imposter syndrome is the first step to taki…

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Finding Joy in Publishing Academic Research | Ep. 1 16:09

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What if writing wasn’t something to dread—but something to look forward to? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked joys of academic writing. We’ll uncover three powerful ways researchers find meaning, motivation, and even delight in the writing process—from discovery and curiosity, to community and sharing, to the deep sat…

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The Publishing Academic Research Podcast Trailer 5:55

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Welcome to the Publishing Academic Research Podcast, a space for scholars who want to turn strong ideas into published work. Whether you're working on a thesis, finishing a dissertation, building your CV, or aiming for tenure and promotion, this podcast offers practical strategies to help you write with purpose, publish with confidence, and thrive …