Katherine Wiley
goldenrod-ed.bsky.social
Katherine Wiley
@goldenrod-ed.bsky.social
Academic editor, writing coach, and developmental editor @ www.goldenrodeditorial.com; anthropology PhD; active clogger; plant enthusiast; often tired parent of a 6-year-old
Need a gift for a PhD pal this year? Look no further than this gift guide for scholarly writers. Does it contain books about scholarly writing? Indeed it does! Shop on. And treat yourself too! :)

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Holiday Gift Guide for Scholarly Writers (2025 edition): Spoiler - Contains Books! — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
Wondering what gift to get a faculty member? Look no further! Here’s your holiday gift guide for scholars, PhDs, and faculty members. I take you through a list of fantastic books about scholarly writi...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
#Freelancers! What project management software do you like? Mine is going away in early 2026. Boo! I'd ideally like some that does invoicing, time tracking, contracting, and accounting as well as allows me to keep track of clients (including taking meeting notes). Thanks for any help!
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Are you having a hard time getting writing done? Do you ever feel lonely in your writing? Would you benefit from some instruction on scholarly writing? If you answered yes to these questions, consider joining my writing groups!

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December 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Two of my former writing group participants ran into each other on the dance floor at the African Studies Association. This makes me so happy! If you want to build community in academia and get writing done, come join us in January!

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Scholarly Writing Groups — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
These scholarly writing groups help academics achieve their writing goals in a supportive environment. These faculty writing groups help provide accountability, carve out time for writing, and expand ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
One round or two rounds of scholarly review? Often we don't have a choice, but if you do, here are some factors to consider!

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Peer Review: Pros and Cons of One Round Versus Two — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
What are the pros and cons of one round of peer review versus two? This post helps you think through how to navigate the scholarly peer review process in a way that best supports your work.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Reposted by Katherine Wiley
Feeling overwhelmed by writing the book's introduction? You aren't alone.

In this week's TEA Delivered, I discuss five elements of book introductions. Keeping these components in mind may make outlining (and writing) the introduction a little easier.
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Outlining the Book Introduction
Welcome to TEA Delivered, the newsletter of The Editorial Ally (TEA)!
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October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
How to structure a chapter or article? Quick tips: use the argument as a guide, consider potential sections in relation to each other, and focus on how you want to tell the story. Read on!

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Writing Challenges: How Should I Structure my Chapter or Article? — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
Structure is a challenging part of scholarly writing. I provide three strategies you can employ when trying to figure out how to organize your scholarly article or book chapter.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Reposted by Katherine Wiley
Censorship is so 1984. Read for your rights.

Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, and this year's theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to all of us, that censorship has no place in contemporary society, and that we must defend our rights.

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October 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Here was AI's answer to my question this morning. Also, did I make AI freewrite? Is this what AI freewriting looks like?

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October 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Try not to be snarky in reader reports. Yes, manuscripts can be frustrating. But remember that learning to write a book is not easy. As an academic editor, I read many of these and snark makes them difficult for authors (and editors) to digest. Just play nice.

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September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Should you suggest peer reviewers for your book or article? The answer is yes! I explain why in this post and offer suggestions about how to compile your list.

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Should I Recommend Peer Reviewers? Who? — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
Should faculty recommend peer reviewers when they submit scholarly books or articles for publication? Who should be on this list? What are acquisitions editors looking for in reviewers? This post answ...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
My scholarly writing groups start THURSDAY! I have one spot left and would love to give it to you! Do you want to make time for writing, build supportive community, and learn about key aspects of scholarly writing? Join us!

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Scholarly Writing Groups — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
These scholarly writing groups help academics achieve their writing goals in a supportive environment. These faculty writing groups help provide accountability, carve out time for writing, and expand ...
www.goldenrodeditorial.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
If you are wondering how you will make time for writing this semester, consider joining my scholarly writing groups! These supportive groups help you set aside time for writing and develop your writing practice. Two spots remain!

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Scholarly Writing Groups — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
These scholarly writing groups help academics achieve their writing goals in a supportive environment. These faculty writing groups help provide accountability, carve out time for writing, and expand ...
www.goldenrodeditorial.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is a really fantastic resource with all kinds of writing groups and workshops for scholarly writers. If you are feeling stuck in your writing or like you would benefit from more support, consider taking advantage of these resources!

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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!
A call to academic writing practice — September 2025 edition | Bridge Creek Editing
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September 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Are you feeling the overwhelm of the start of the semester? Are you stressed about making time for writing among everything else? Join a scholarly writing group to center your writing! 10% off with BLSKY code!

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Scholarly Writing Groups — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
These scholarly writing groups help academics achieve their writing goals in a supportive environment. These faculty writing groups help provide accountability, carve out time for writing, and expand ...
www.goldenrodeditorial.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Reposted by Katherine Wiley
Whether your goals have shifted or you're ready to regain momentum, this guided check-in with Rachel Thompson will help you realign with what matters most. Register today: https://twp.ai/E69g5H
August 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"The structure of the group helped me protect time for writing ... the exercises helped me focus on the value I find in my work. I enjoyed and appreciated the tone you set, balancing rigor and positivity, and the attention you gave to the emotional dimension of writing practice." Past participant.
August 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Are you working on a strategy for how to get writing done this fall? My scholarly writing groups can help. They are supportive, educational, and use goal setting to help you get where you want to be in your work. Join us!

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Scholarly Writing Groups — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
These scholarly writing groups help academics achieve their writing goals in a supportive environment. These faculty writing groups help provide accountability, carve out time for writing, and expand ...
www.goldenrodeditorial.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I'm thinking about feedback on writing. It's so helpful for scholars to seek out others to read their work. But when you do this, remember that you don't have to implement all the suggestions. Ultimately, it's your manuscript!

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August 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Do you want to ensure that you get writing done this fall? Do you need help making time for writing? Does working in a supportive community sound appealing? Join my writing groups today! + 10% off with BLSKY code!

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August 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
You don't need a huge budget to work with an editor. But you do need to be smart in figuring out how to get the biggest impact from the resources you have. This post helps with that!

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My Budget is Limited! How Can I Work With a Developmental Editor? — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
How can you work with an academic developmental editor when you are on a budget? This post provides tips for how scholars can work with an editor without a lot of funding. Even a small project can dra...
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August 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Do you have a project that you need to finish? Does writing in a group setting help you get writing done? Do you like cultivating community by writing with others? Join us!

Enter BLSKY for 10% off registration through 8/22.

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Scholarly Writing Groups — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
These scholarly writing groups help academics achieve their writing goals in a supportive environment. These faculty writing groups help provide accountability, carve out time for writing, and expand ...
www.goldenrodeditorial.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Reposted by Katherine Wiley
Cutting down our manuscripts is really challenging. So here are some tips to help. You might narrow the argument, evaluate your examples, and shorten block quotes. And there's more here: www.goldenrodeditorial.com/blog/shorten...

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Writing Tips: Shortening Your Manuscript — Goldenrod Editorial | Academic Editing
How to cut or shorten academic articles and books? Is your scholarly manuscript too long? This post gives you tips on how to cut words and how to decide which ones to cut.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Ok, congressional republicans. No one likes a bully. So don't do the wrong thing to make the bully happy. Because even if a bully has been popular for a long time, eventually people figure it out and stop liking the bully. Especially when he takes away their food and healthcare. Vote no.
July 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM