Your Words Unleashed

Oct 21 2024 67 ep. 18 mins 8
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Your Words Unleashed Podcast, hosted by author and writing coach Dr. Leslie Wang, helps women scholars master their writing habits and publish a book that matters.

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Ep. 66 - Leaving Academia, Part 4: Grieving the Loss of Identity

Oct 21 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textWhen I left the academy roughly two years ago, I had many challenging emotions to navigate. I felt angry, sad, and afraid of what would come next in my life and new business. I was surprised by the depth of these emotions because I had been working diligently towards leaving my faculty position for several years. I also knew I wasn’t the only one.So, in this fourth

Ep. 65 - When (and Why) It's Okay to Quit Writing Your Book

Oct 07 2024 17 mins  
Send us a textHave you ever wanted to quit writing your book but felt intense shame and embarrassment about it? In today's episode, I tackle this rarely discussed, but crucial, topic. I share my own personal experiences of stepping back from a significant book project and talk about how the act of quitting can sometimes be the most positive, empowering choice you can make.I offer t

Ep. 64 - Publishing with a Trade Press: Is It Right for You? (with Dr. OiYan Poon)

Sep 23 2024 33 mins  
Send us a textOne of the biggest dilemmas academic authors face, particularly when their topic has broad appeal, is the decision of whether or not to publish with a trade press. This is further complicated by how hard it is to find answers, as the trade publishing industry is a whole different ballgame from scholarly publishing.Luckily for you, my amazing guest in this episode, edu

Ep. 63 - The Magic of Writing Retreats (with Dr. Michelle Boyd)

Sep 03 2024 32 mins  
Send us a textAre you an academic struggling with writing or feeling isolated in your scholarly journey?In this episode I welcome my friend and writing coach, Dr. Michelle Boyd, to talk about the magic of writing retreats. These retreats provide not only time and space but also a supportive community and practical skills that can transform your writing experience. Michelle is the f

Ep. 62 - How to Keep Writing During the Semester

Aug 12 2024 18 mins  
Send us a textAre you scared to death about how you're going to be able to get any writing done this fall? If so, join the club!In this episode I'm going to offer you some ideas to help you focus on your own research when you're juggling a million other responsibilities. I'll give you three surprisingly simple questions you can ask yourself to create useful writing strategies throu

Ep. 61 - Empowering Women of Color in Academia (with Dr. Katherine Lee)

Jul 29 2024 38 mins  
Send us a textAre you a woman of color in academia searching for strategies to help you thrive? What is some practical advice on handling department politics without jeopardizing your career? Look no further!In this episode, I talk with Dr. Katherine Lee, a Higher-Ed Coach, Career Strategist, and founder of Rise With Clarity. We talk about her journey from being a tenured professor

Ep. 60 - Turn Your Perfectionism Into a Superpower

Jul 15 2024 20 mins  
Send us a textDo you feel like perfectionism gets in the way of your happiness or achieving your goals? Perfectionism is usually seen as a big problem. What if, instead, it was actually a superpower? In this episode, I'm going to give you some ideas on how to do this, based on the book The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by therapist Katherine M

Ep. 59 - What Acquisitions Editors Truly Want (with Jenny Gavacs)

Jul 01 2024 36 mins  
Send us a textWhat do acquisitions editors do at scholarly presses? What things make a book project stand out? When is the best time to contact presses and editors? Why is it incredibly useful to work with a developmental editor?In this episode, I welcome Jenny Gavacs, a developmental editor who specializes in sharpening arguments and improving the flow of academic books. We discus

Ep. 58: The REAL problem with imposter syndrome (with Dr. Angélica Gutiérrez)

Jun 17 2024 37 mins  
Send us a textIn this exciting episode of Your Words Unleashed, Leslie sits down with Dr. Angélica Gutiérrez, esteemed scholar and one of the world's best business professors under 40. Dr. Gutiérrez shares her fascinating journey through academia and her eye-opening research on imposter syndrome and impostorization--a term she coined that refers to how the environment makes cert

Ep. 57: Four Mindset Shifts to Break Through Writer's Block

Jun 04 2024 21 mins  
Send us a textWriting a book is a daunting task, often exacerbated by our own negative thoughts and beliefs. But what if changing the way you think about writing is the key to getting unstuck? In today’s episode, I give four mindset shifts that can help you break through writer’s block. These simple but transformative mental reframes can turn a deeply stressful process into a m