
Academic Book Writing Simplified with Jane Joann Jones
Episode #12: From Academia to Book Writing Coach: Why I Left the Tenure Track
18 Feb 2025
Ever wondered what it really takes to leave academia and build a business of your own? In this episode, I’m getting personal and sharing my story of leaving a tenure-track job to start my own coaching business. Tune in to hear: How my early doubts about academia laid the foundation for my choice to leave Why I felt like I “had to” get a tenure-track job before taking a different pathHow an unexpected lesson in a writing group influenced the current structure of my business If you’ve ever thought about what it would take to leave a tenure-track position and set out on your own, this episode is for you. Additional Resources: 🎧Check out my episode on Cathy Mazak’s podcast, Academic Writing Amplified. https://scholarsvoice.org/podcast/choosing-to-leave-academia-and-create-something-new-an-interview-with-jane-jones/📝 Do you want to write a publication-worthy book without having to work twice as hard as your peers? Learn how we can work together at rightprose.co/book-brilliance/📲 Let’s Connect! Say hi on BlueSky and share your favourite gem from this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts!💗 Spread the inspiration. Know someone who would benefit from some guidance on their book-writing journey? Share this episode with them!✉️ Want even MORE bookish advice, right in your inbox? Sign up for Shelf Help, the newsletter with actionable tips for scholarly writers.
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