Several of my co-bloggers have commented on aspects of dissertation writing and academic publishing. Perhaps for some gifted individuals, books come forth with ease. For most of us, however, they are laborious endeavors, filled with stretches of angst and exhaustion. What follows are a few thoughts on how to minimize publishing stress and how to arrive at the best finished product. 1) Choose the right topic. This sounds like a no-brainer, but it hasn’t always been easy for me. When... Read more