Karen Dewart McEwen
@karendewartmcewen.bsky.social
Developmental editor & writing consultant for academic authors in the humanities and social sciences
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We're back in action!
Starting in January, @micharahder.bsky.social and I will be leading another brilliant cohort of scholars through our writing program, Directed Draft.
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting
Starting in January, @micharahder.bsky.social and I will be leading another brilliant cohort of scholars through our writing program, Directed Draft.
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting
We're back in action!
Starting in January, @micharahder.bsky.social and I will be leading another brilliant cohort of scholars through our writing program, Directed Draft.
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting
Starting in January, @micharahder.bsky.social and I will be leading another brilliant cohort of scholars through our writing program, Directed Draft.
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting
November 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We're back in action!
Starting in January, @micharahder.bsky.social and I will be leading another brilliant cohort of scholars through our writing program, Directed Draft.
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting
Starting in January, @micharahder.bsky.social and I will be leading another brilliant cohort of scholars through our writing program, Directed Draft.
#AcademicSky #AcademicWriting
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I'm now co-hosting a free #AcademicWriting group on Zoom that is scheduled for scholars in Asia. There's still space available, so — join us the first Tuesday in November?
(My co-host is the wonderful @theclarityeditor.bsky.social. Follow her!)
(My co-host is the wonderful @theclarityeditor.bsky.social. Follow her!)
October 22, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I'm now co-hosting a free #AcademicWriting group on Zoom that is scheduled for scholars in Asia. There's still space available, so — join us the first Tuesday in November?
(My co-host is the wonderful @theclarityeditor.bsky.social. Follow her!)
(My co-host is the wonderful @theclarityeditor.bsky.social. Follow her!)
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I'm excited to announce that Directed Draft is coming back in spring 2026! The program combines structured writing groups with one-on-one coaching for scholars in the humanities & social sciences. Build community and your draft at the same time!
Info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com
Info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com
Directed Draft
directeddraft.wordpress.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I'm excited to announce that Directed Draft is coming back in spring 2026! The program combines structured writing groups with one-on-one coaching for scholars in the humanities & social sciences. Build community and your draft at the same time!
Info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com
Info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com
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Have your sights set on publishing your first scholarly book? We’re just a few days away from kicking off our free First Book Publishing Series! 💥 Our inaugural webinar topic: Finding the right publisher for your first book. Register: ideasonfire.net/first-book-p...
#IoFFirstBookSeries
#IoFFirstBookSeries
October 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Have your sights set on publishing your first scholarly book? We’re just a few days away from kicking off our free First Book Publishing Series! 💥 Our inaugural webinar topic: Finding the right publisher for your first book. Register: ideasonfire.net/first-book-p...
#IoFFirstBookSeries
#IoFFirstBookSeries
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I'm posting in the wrong time zone — but hey: @theclarityeditor.bsky.social and I will be hosting a free online academic writing accountability at a time that works for scholars in South Asia, starting October 7.
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed...
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed...
Academic writing group in Asia | The Clarity Editor
Clear-language editing services for the social sciences and international development.
theclarityeditor.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I'm posting in the wrong time zone — but hey: @theclarityeditor.bsky.social and I will be hosting a free online academic writing accountability at a time that works for scholars in South Asia, starting October 7.
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed...
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed...
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Please share this upcoming webinar series with anyone you know who is working or will soon be working on their first academic book!
ideasonfire.net/first-book-p...
ideasonfire.net/first-book-p...
Ideas on Fire First Book Publishing Series
Our free webinar series guiding authors through critical stages of the academic publishing journey for first books.
ideasonfire.net
September 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Please share this upcoming webinar series with anyone you know who is working or will soon be working on their first academic book!
ideasonfire.net/first-book-p...
ideasonfire.net/first-book-p...
My free monthly academic writing group meets tomorrow from 1-3 pm ET. Come join for two hours of dedicated writing time with optional one-on-one consultations with a developmental editor (me!). Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Have questions or want to know more? Please message me!
Have questions or want to know more? Please message me!
💻 I'm happy to share that I'll be continuing to offer a free academic writing group this fall! 💻
There's no cost to participate and the group is open to all scholars in the social sciences and humanities (no need to be a current client).
More info and registration link below. 👇
There's no cost to participate and the group is open to all scholars in the social sciences and humanities (no need to be a current client).
More info and registration link below. 👇
September 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
My free monthly academic writing group meets tomorrow from 1-3 pm ET. Come join for two hours of dedicated writing time with optional one-on-one consultations with a developmental editor (me!). Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Have questions or want to know more? Please message me!
Have questions or want to know more? Please message me!
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Academic authors: are you thinking of joining a writing group or workshop this fall? @kyrafreestar.bsky.social and I have compiled an up-to-date list of options for you!
You'll find free coworking groups, self-paced courses, multi-week Zoom workshops, and more. Check it out!
You'll find free coworking groups, self-paced courses, multi-week Zoom workshops, and more. Check it out!
A call to academic writing practice — September 2025 edition | Bridge Creek Editing
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September 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Academic authors: are you thinking of joining a writing group or workshop this fall? @kyrafreestar.bsky.social and I have compiled an up-to-date list of options for you!
You'll find free coworking groups, self-paced courses, multi-week Zoom workshops, and more. Check it out!
You'll find free coworking groups, self-paced courses, multi-week Zoom workshops, and more. Check it out!
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
My free one-hour workshop, How to Publish a Book from Your Dissertation, is coming up on September 3.
Learn what academic presses are looking for when they acquire a new book project and how to avoid the dreaded “we don’t publish dissertations” rejection
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/diss...
Learn what academic presses are looking for when they acquire a new book project and how to avoid the dreaded “we don’t publish dissertations” rejection
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/diss...
How to Publish a Book from Your Dissertation
Learn how to reframe your dissertation project so publishers will see it as an appealing future book. This webinar will explain what scholarly publishers are looking for in new books and how to increa...
courses.manuscriptworks.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My free one-hour workshop, How to Publish a Book from Your Dissertation, is coming up on September 3.
Learn what academic presses are looking for when they acquire a new book project and how to avoid the dreaded “we don’t publish dissertations” rejection
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/diss...
Learn what academic presses are looking for when they acquire a new book project and how to avoid the dreaded “we don’t publish dissertations” rejection
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/diss...
💻 I'm happy to share that I'll be continuing to offer a free academic writing group this fall! 💻
There's no cost to participate and the group is open to all scholars in the social sciences and humanities (no need to be a current client).
More info and registration link below. 👇
There's no cost to participate and the group is open to all scholars in the social sciences and humanities (no need to be a current client).
More info and registration link below. 👇
August 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
💻 I'm happy to share that I'll be continuing to offer a free academic writing group this fall! 💻
There's no cost to participate and the group is open to all scholars in the social sciences and humanities (no need to be a current client).
More info and registration link below. 👇
There's no cost to participate and the group is open to all scholars in the social sciences and humanities (no need to be a current client).
More info and registration link below. 👇
If you're an academic in the social sciences/humanities and want to chat with a developmental editor, drop by my office hours on Wed., June 18 at 11:30 am ET. Bring your writing and publication questions, or just join for the friendly conversation. Familiar and new faces welcome!
Registration 👇
Registration 👇
June 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
If you're an academic in the social sciences/humanities and want to chat with a developmental editor, drop by my office hours on Wed., June 18 at 11:30 am ET. Bring your writing and publication questions, or just join for the friendly conversation. Familiar and new faces welcome!
Registration 👇
Registration 👇
My free writing group for academics in the social sciences and humanities runs from 1-3 pm ET every other Tuesday until August 5. Join tomorrow's session (June 10) or sign up whenever you're ready this summer!
Details and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Details and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
June 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My free writing group for academics in the social sciences and humanities runs from 1-3 pm ET every other Tuesday until August 5. Join tomorrow's session (June 10) or sign up whenever you're ready this summer!
Details and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Details and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
Dissertation-to-book authors: What questions do you have about eliminating “dissertation-ese” or finding your “book voice”?
I’m updating our workshop on this topic and curious to know how people are thinking about this—and happy to give advice!
#AcademicSky
I’m updating our workshop on this topic and curious to know how people are thinking about this—and happy to give advice!
#AcademicSky
May 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Dissertation-to-book authors: What questions do you have about eliminating “dissertation-ese” or finding your “book voice”?
I’m updating our workshop on this topic and curious to know how people are thinking about this—and happy to give advice!
#AcademicSky
I’m updating our workshop on this topic and curious to know how people are thinking about this—and happy to give advice!
#AcademicSky
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
The results of our AI Usage Survey are in! @emily-elliott.bsky.social sums it up for our #FeedingTheElephant readers. The overarching concerns expressed: the effects of AI on labor, copyright, critical thinking, and the little things that make us human.
➡️ networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
➡️ networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
The AI Usage Survey Results Are In! | H-Net
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April 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The results of our AI Usage Survey are in! @emily-elliott.bsky.social sums it up for our #FeedingTheElephant readers. The overarching concerns expressed: the effects of AI on labor, copyright, critical thinking, and the little things that make us human.
➡️ networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
➡️ networks.h-net.org/group/discus...
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
A useful thing @katemckean.bsky.social said at our webinar today was that we as book writers are writing for the future of at least 2 years from now (because that's how long publishing takes). We can & should write for the world we hope we will have, not the one we are stuck with right now
May 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A useful thing @katemckean.bsky.social said at our webinar today was that we as book writers are writing for the future of at least 2 years from now (because that's how long publishing takes). We can & should write for the world we hope we will have, not the one we are stuck with right now
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Back by popular request: another cohort of The Dissertation-to-Book Workshop to round out the academic year!
If you'd like to sort our your book manuscript's big issues and come up with a plan to revise it, come join us in June/July!
If you'd like to sort our your book manuscript's big issues and come up with a plan to revise it, come join us in June/July!
Spend the summer with us! Get a handle on your book! Sharpen your argument & figure out your book's key priorities.
🔴EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT🔴
Register for our summer Dissertation-to-Book Cohort: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-sum...
@allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social
🔴EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT🔴
Register for our summer Dissertation-to-Book Cohort: workshops.dissertationtobook.com/p/6-week-sum...
@allisonvandev.bsky.social @uchicagopress.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Back by popular request: another cohort of The Dissertation-to-Book Workshop to round out the academic year!
If you'd like to sort our your book manuscript's big issues and come up with a plan to revise it, come join us in June/July!
If you'd like to sort our your book manuscript's big issues and come up with a plan to revise it, come join us in June/July!
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
A new session of Writing in Good Company — a free online academic writing group — starts May 13, co-hosted by me and @theclarityeditor.bsky.social. This one is scheduled for folks writing in South/East Asia.
Is that you? Come join us!
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed... #AcademicSky
Is that you? Come join us!
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed... #AcademicSky
Academic writing group in Asia | The Clarity Editor
Clear-language editing services for the social sciences and international development.
theclarityeditor.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A new session of Writing in Good Company — a free online academic writing group — starts May 13, co-hosted by me and @theclarityeditor.bsky.social. This one is scheduled for folks writing in South/East Asia.
Is that you? Come join us!
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed... #AcademicSky
Is that you? Come join us!
theclarityeditor.com/scholarly-ed... #AcademicSky
A friendly reminder that the first session of this free summer writing group is tomorrow (April 22) from 1-3 pm ET.
Full schedule and registration here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Full schedule and registration here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
This summer, I'm offering a free academic writing group that meets semi-regularly on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm ET. The first session is on April 22. I hope you'll join!
Full schedule and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Full schedule and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
April 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
A friendly reminder that the first session of this free summer writing group is tomorrow (April 22) from 1-3 pm ET.
Full schedule and registration here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Full schedule and registration here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
We will be holding a Publication Mentoring Workshop (invite only) for grads/postdocs in June 2025. Please see the CFP for details, eligibility and submission guidelines. Application due May 9 Midnight EST.
Link to apply via google form: forms.gle/fb6B2KMgnZGh...
Link to apply via google form: forms.gle/fb6B2KMgnZGh...
April 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We will be holding a Publication Mentoring Workshop (invite only) for grads/postdocs in June 2025. Please see the CFP for details, eligibility and submission guidelines. Application due May 9 Midnight EST.
Link to apply via google form: forms.gle/fb6B2KMgnZGh...
Link to apply via google form: forms.gle/fb6B2KMgnZGh...
This summer, I'm offering a free academic writing group that meets semi-regularly on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm ET. The first session is on April 22. I hope you'll join!
Full schedule and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Full schedule and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
April 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This summer, I'm offering a free academic writing group that meets semi-regularly on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm ET. The first session is on April 22. I hope you'll join!
Full schedule and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Full schedule and registration: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xbtfj53ERJKa4dLeKmGxiQ.
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
Because this came up again recently: if you are a scholar looking to publish your book, you do not need an introduction from a senior/fancy scholar to talk to an editor. No editor I know (and I know a lot of ‘em) would insist on this.
April 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Because this came up again recently: if you are a scholar looking to publish your book, you do not need an introduction from a senior/fancy scholar to talk to an editor. No editor I know (and I know a lot of ‘em) would insist on this.
Many academic authors are understandably struggling to maintain momentum right now. I'm offering two FREE services this summer that I hope will help a little: monthly(ish) office hours and drop-in writing sessions.
Both are free and open to all (no need to be a current client)! More info👇
Both are free and open to all (no need to be a current client)! More info👇
April 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Many academic authors are understandably struggling to maintain momentum right now. I'm offering two FREE services this summer that I hope will help a little: monthly(ish) office hours and drop-in writing sessions.
Both are free and open to all (no need to be a current client)! More info👇
Both are free and open to all (no need to be a current client)! More info👇
Reposted by Karen Dewart McEwen
Signing the wrong book contract can actually be worse for your career than not having a contract at all.
My free workshop on Wednesday will share what to consider before committing to a scholarly publisher.
Registration required, recording provided!
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/book...
My free workshop on Wednesday will share what to consider before committing to a scholarly publisher.
Registration required, recording provided!
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/book...
Workshop: Clarify Your Book Goals
This free workshop from Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Works teaches scholarly authors at all career stages to explore what's possible and decide what you really want your scholarly book to DO fo...
courses.manuscriptworks.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Signing the wrong book contract can actually be worse for your career than not having a contract at all.
My free workshop on Wednesday will share what to consider before committing to a scholarly publisher.
Registration required, recording provided!
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/book...
My free workshop on Wednesday will share what to consider before committing to a scholarly publisher.
Registration required, recording provided!
courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/book...
If you're a scholar looking for dedicated writing time and professional coaching support, @micharahder.bsky.social and I still have a few spots left in the next Directed Draft cohort (January 27-April 11). Get in touch or check out directeddraft.wordpress.com for more info and registration.
Directed Draft is returning in 2025! If you're a scholar in the humanities and social sciences looking for dedicated group writing time and personalized support, check out directeddraft.wordpress.com.
The next cohort runs from January 27 to April 11. Please get in touch with any questions!
The next cohort runs from January 27 to April 11. Please get in touch with any questions!
Attention humanities & social science scholarly writers!
@karendewartmcewen.bsky.social
and I are excited to announce the spring 2025 cohort of Directed Draft, a writing program that combines writing in community with one-on-one coaching.
For more info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com
@karendewartmcewen.bsky.social
and I are excited to announce the spring 2025 cohort of Directed Draft, a writing program that combines writing in community with one-on-one coaching.
For more info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If you're a scholar looking for dedicated writing time and professional coaching support, @micharahder.bsky.social and I still have a few spots left in the next Directed Draft cohort (January 27-April 11). Get in touch or check out directeddraft.wordpress.com for more info and registration.