Archive - Publish Not Perish

Using My Weeding Strategies to Write Your Book

Strategies for those of us who have a tough time getting started.

Aug 17 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

How Imperfect Action Can Help You Get Sh*t Done

A little bravery and a beginner's mind go a long way.

Aug 10 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

Stop Planning for Time You Don't Actually Have | Ep. 49

On service loads, grading spikes, family visits, and the writing plan that pretended none of them existed.

Aug 7 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

9:30

Should You Write Your Book Introduction First or Last?

A middle path for when conflicting writing advice leaves you stuck

Aug 4 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

July 2026

Literature Reviews Beyond the Gap

Many of us start literature reviews with the explicit goal of proving a knowledge gap, but lit reviews can, and often should, do more.

Jul 27 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

The Case for Ordinary Writing Sessions | Ep. 48

There’s a fantasy that circulates with writers, including academic writers, that writing has to feel meaningful, or clear, or inspired before it counts.

Jul 24 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

13:25

The Literature Will Always Be Larger Than Your Book

Which Means Comprehensive Reading of Every Concept You Cite Isn't Required

Jul 21 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

Something New: The Book Strategy Intensive

Not months of coaching — just help seeing what your book actually needs next.

Jul 20 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

Your Writing Plan Is a Google Doc, Not a PDF | Ep. 47

Why the summer plan that stopped working isn't a verdict on your discipline

Jul 16 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

16:03

Managing that Mid-July Panic

What to Do When You Haven't Made Progress on Your Book this Summer

Jul 13 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

Why "Originality" Is an Overblown Writing Goal | Ep. 46

On trading the fantasy of pure invention for the quieter, more useful work of relation.

Jul 9 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

14:30

Academic Writing Doesn’t Have to Suck

Why Showing, Not Just Telling, Makes Your Writing More Powerful

Jul 6 • Jenn McClearen, PhD

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