Katelyn E. Knox
Assoc. Prof., c20&21 Francophone immigration literature and culture; author of Race on Display in 20th and 21st Century France and The Dissertation-to-Book Workbook. She/her. https://go.dissertationtobook.com
- Don't know where to start to fix your book? Join us for our next workshop, January 27 through March 31, and kickoff your writing year with support and productivity. *Use code: EARLYBIRD for a 15% discount. Register here: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/chapter-sh...
- This new year, we're giving you a gift. A worksheet to help you beat perfectionism and prepare to receive low-stakes feedback. Download here: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/l/digital_do... #academicbookcentral #AcademicPublishing #academicwriting #freeworksheet
- Need some insight on how to fit writing into your real life? Good news! We have a workshop for that! Join us and kickoff your writing year with support and productivity. *Use code: EARLYBIRD for a 15% discount. Register here: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/chapter-sh...
- With Winter Break looming ahead, giving us a moment to pause, it's a good time to check in and think about the successes from the first half of the semester and to make refinements to our productivity goals. Let's share some of the things that are going well!
- FREE Ask anything session with Laura Portwood-Stacer happening today! This session will be an open Q&A where you can bring any questions that are on your mind related to writing, publishing, or editing scholarly books. Register to attend at 3:00 pm ET: courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/ama2...
- In Part 5 of this blog post series, Katelyn helps you implement your writing plan with some simple steps. Read the full post here: katelynknox.com/academic-wri... #academicbookcentral #AcademicWriting #findingtimetowrite
- The internet is essential for modern life and work; we can’t opt out of it. Wendy Belcher has some insights into how to overcome this Writing Obstacle. Read her helpful post here: wendybelcher.com/writing-advi...
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- Reposted by Katelyn E. KnoxToday @katelynknox.bsky.social reviews @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social's Make Your Manuscript Work for #FeedingTheElephant, stating that chief among the many merits of the book are "naming and demystifying a crucial step in the lifecycle of any academic publication: developing a manuscript."
- Trim long chapters efficiently. Instead of judging every word and phrase, take this more strategic approach to trimming content and standardizing chapter length. (Helpful questions and chapter length norms included.) Read here: dissertationtobook.com/long-chapters/
- Great resource from Writer's Diet to check how your writing stands up. Find out where your writing needs improvement. Test the fitness or your writing here: writersdiet.com/writing-test...
- Demystify academic book titles with data, examples, and step-by-step activities in this free, self-paced mini-course. Enroll here: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/book-title... #academicbookcentral #AcademicPublishing #academicwriting
- Craft an understandable, searchable book title. In this helpful blog post, featuring data and charts from her mini-study, Katelyn shares the patterns she uncovered in academic book titles. Read on here: dissertationtobook.com/titles/ #academicbookcentral
- We can hardly believe it's been two years since The Dissertation-to-Book Workbook released. Used the workbook? Consider leaving a review. It may seem small, but reviews are a great way to help other academics decide if the workbook is right for them. www.amazon.com/ap/signin?op...
- Worried your book doesn't have a chronological narrative? Allison discusses why you may need to view your book from a different perspective. Listen to post: vimeo.com/907021011?ck... @allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social Purchase our book here: press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
- In Part 3 of this blog post series, Katelyn introduces a great way to help you find the time you need to write. At its core, the container routine is like a weekly time map: it’s a template for how you will spend your time each week. Read on for more: katelynknox.com/academic-wri...
- The peer review of a book proposal is typically a step that first-time authors don't know exists, and the genre can be tricky. I've put together actual sample letters people could refer to when writing their own. Download here: go.dissertationtobook.com/author-respo... #academicbookcentral
- In this helpful blog post, Laura Portwood Stacer provides some constructive advice to go along with the “don’t do this” warnings with six types of book proposals that don't work. Read on here: manuscriptworks.com/blog/6-book-...
- Katelyn debunks the myth that there's one, and only one, right way to tell your book's story. Listen to full post: vimeo.com/909486269?ck... @allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social You can purchase our book The Dissertation-to-Book Workbook here: press.uchicago.edu/.../chicago/...
- "This pragmatic workbook walks an author through clear steps to identify the organizing principle of the book..." Writing an academic book is a daunting task. Where to start? This workbook. @uchicagopress.bsky.social @allisonvandev.bsky.social press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
- In Part 2 of this series, Katelyn explains why you need to reframe how you think about yourself. She then goes on to show the difference between a planner and a doer and then gives you strategies on how you can close the gap between them. Read on: katelynknox.com/academic-wri...
- Does your book end well? Consider four different approaches to your conclusion that will help you continue the academic conversation past the last page of your book. @allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social Read on here: dissertationtobook.com/conclusions/ #AcademicSky
- Get a taste of our teaching styles and learn how to identify your audience more succinctly in this FREE course. workshops.dissertationtobook.com/l/pdp/audience #academicbookcentral #academicwriting #freeworkshop
- Does your book start well? The introduction to an academic book is critical, but it’s tricky to write. In this helpful blog post, we look closer at writing the introduction to your book. Read on: dissertationtobook.com/when-introdu... @allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social
- Reposted by Katelyn E. KnoxAuthors of scholarly books: Are you struggling with perfectionism? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of things you have to do to finish your manuscript? Here's @katelynknox.bsky.social with a suggestion: find a way to get regular, low-stakes feedback on your writing.
- Katelyn shares her top tools and resources recommendations that help her write, including some of the books that helped her go from dissertation to book. Read on here: katelynknox.com/tools-resour... #academicbookcentral #academicwriting #bookrecommendations
- Writing can feel like the loneliest act in the world. Wendy Belcher has some insights into how to overcome this Writing Obstacle. @wendylbelcher.bsky.social Read her helpful post here: wendybelcher.com/writing-advi...
- In this blog post series, Katelyn helps academic writers tackle their first book project by getting a handle on it as a whole and breaking it down into manageable chunks. The road to self-mastery begins with self-knowledge. What kind of writer are you? katelynknox.com/academic-wri...
- Want to keep in touch? Whether it's a free workshop about identifying your target audience, a helpful blog post about getting unstuck from the messy middle of your book, or details about our fall workshop, we've got it covered. @allisonvandev.bsky.social Sign up: dissertationtobook.com
- Writing an academic book is a daunting task. Where to start? This workbook. If you're not quite ready for our workshop, start with our book. Order your copy here: [press.uchicago.edu/.../chicago/...](press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...) #academicbookcentral #academicwriting
- Keep the magic going long after the workshop! Join us for weekly Zoom meetings with group support, goal-setting, on-the-spot troubleshooting, Q&A, and a discussion board. Stay motivated and find encouragement as you write! Join here: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/alum-suppo...
- LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US! Our next workshop begins this Monday. Register now: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-fal... @allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social #academicbookcentral #academicwriting #AcademicPublishing #OnlineWorkshop #dissertationtobook
- Want to connect with fellow Francophiles? Join this great starter pack by @saraharens.bsky.social Check out her postcolonial/decolonial starter pack here: go.bsky.app/Jx7j4N1
- Learn the best approach to pre-publishing content from your book and how to select the right material to release. Then, explore how to work from pre-published scholarship when writing your book. Read our full post: dissertationtobook.com/chapter-revi... @allisonvandev.bsky.social #academicsky
- Join us for our next workshop! You'll work alongside a cohort of authors to get clarity on your book's argument and ensure it's threaded throughout your chapters. Register now: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-fal...
- Laura Portwood-Stacer gives advice on what to do when you find out that someone else is about to publish a book that feels very similar to yours book. Read on here: manuscriptworks.com/blog/scooped
- 🔴EARLY-BIRD PRICING ENDS TODAY🔴 Get 15% off of the Dissertation-to-Book Workshop THROUGH TODAY by 11:59pm ET. Snag your spot now. And yes, we can even accept institutional payment. @allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social Register: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-fal...
- Have you felt like this? Have you ever said to yourself, "I can't focus," or, "I don't know what to do first"? Join us Sept. 22–Oct. 31. Along with a group of supportive peers, you'll work ON your book instead of IN it. Enroll Now: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-fal...
- *NEW* Workshop Q&A - Ask Me Anything with Allison Wondering whether one of our workshops is right for you? Do you have questions about whether your book is at the right stage? Want to know more about any aspect of any of our workshops? Come ask Allison! www.allisonvandeventer.com/workshops?ck...
- Ready to start writing your first academic book? These top resources that will help you understand the publishing process, produce a strong manuscript, develop solid productivity habits, and navigate the critical proposal stage. dissertationtobook.com/top-resources/ #academicbookcentral
- Reposted by Katelyn E. KnoxFree webinar on Friday, Sept 5 for authors of scholarly books: Identifying Your Audience and Target Presses! @katelynknox.bsky.social and I will talk about how to name your audience, adjust your manuscript for it, and identify presses that will get your book to it. Join us on Zoom: bit.ly/3Uk0KBS
- Are your chapters serving your book well? Katelyn discusses how your book questions and chapter arguments help you capture your book on a page. Listen to full post: vimeo.com/924201747 @allisonvandev.bsky.social @UChicagoPress You can purchase our book here: press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
- The Dissertation-to-Book Workshop takes the guesswork out of the writing process and provides a practical framework for clarifying and threading your argument. Join us for our next workshop, starting in September: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-fal...
- Should you publish your book in an academic series? Two editors from Princeton University Press dig into the what and how of academic series with author Laura Portwood-Stacer. Read the Q&A: manuscriptworks.com/blog/series...
- Does your book belong in a series? To help you navigate the possibility of pitching your book for a series, we've collected common questions and answered them in one convenient article: dissertationtobook.com/book-series/ #academicbookcentral #AcademicPublishing #academicwriting
- Are You Making Scholarly Writing 20% Harder? If you are struggling to write, it may be your schedule to blame. In this helpful blog post, Katelyn discusses how you can maximize your focus and productivity. Read full post: katelynknox.com/productivity... #academicbookcentral #academicsky
- Many academics don't trust the composing process. Have you dismissed your ideas as derivative or silly before you even get started? Wendy Belcher has some insights into how to overcome this Writing Obstacle. @wendylbelcher Read her helpful post here: wendybelcher.com/writing-advi...
- Reposted by Katelyn E. KnoxCalling everyone who's taken one of our multi-session workshops: We have a new writing group just for you! Are you still working on your book—or a new book, or an article? Would you like to keep the magic going? If so, join me to check in and problem-solve and get things done! bit.ly/45hFT8t
- Stop feeling stuck and start making progress. Register for our Dissertation-to-Book Workshop starting Sept. 22. You'll work alongside a cohort of authors to get clarity on your book's argument and ensure it's threaded throughout your chapters. workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-fal...
- Once you've identified some possible presses for your book, it's a good idea to reach out to other first-book authors who've worked with that publisher. Read on for 6 questions to start the conversation: dissertationtobook.com/what-to-ask-... #academicbookcentral #AcademicPublishing #academicsky
- Need some guidance to help focus your writing path? Check out our website, full of academic author resources, free webinars, and details on our upcoming Fall Workshop! dissertationtobook.com #academicbookcentral #AcademicPublishing #academicwriting
- Reposted by Katelyn E. KnoxIf you sign up, you'll get the recording afterward even if you can't make the live version. You can learn more about our fall workshops here: www.allisonvandeventer.com/workshops @katelynknox.bsky.social
- Reposted by Katelyn E. KnoxWho's your book's primary audience? (What does "primary audience" mean, anyway?) And which publishers can deliver your work to that audience? These questions come up over and over in our workshops, so we decided to offer a free webinar to address them! Join us on Zoom on Sept 5! bit.ly/3Uk0KBS
- Helpful post by Laura Portwood-Stacer where she answers the question of what publishers really want when they ask for sample chapters. Read on here: manuscriptworks.com/blog/sample-... #academicbookcentral #AcademicPublishing #academicwriting
- Want to keep in touch and be the first to know about our latest workshops, blog posts, and more? Receive email newsletters full of helpful information and resources when you enter your email address on our website. Sign up here: dissertationtobook.com #academicbookcentral #academicsky
- 🔴DEEP DIVE YOUR ARGUMENT🔴 Go deeper into the construction and delivery of your argument with our six-week facilitated cohort, the Dissertation-to-Book Workshop. Register now: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-fal... @allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social #academicsky
