Publish Not Perish

Publish Not Perish

Embracing the Role of Mapmaker Instead of Map Follower

You don't need to have everything figured out to begin writing.

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Jenn McClearen, PhD
Oct 01, 2024
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If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating to put pen to paper because you’re unsure of your destination, you’re not alone. I have met many scholars who are afraid to start writing because their ideas are not fully developed in their heads yet. They long for the map to magically appear in their minds before they begin.

Yet,…

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