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Katelyn E. Knox
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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
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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.)

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November 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Great resource from Writer's Diet to check how your writing stands up. Find out where your writing needs improvement.

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November 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Demystify academic book titles with data, examples, and step-by-step activities in this free, self-paced mini-course.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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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.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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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.

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October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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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.

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October 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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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.

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October 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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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.

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October 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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"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.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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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.

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October 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Get a taste of our teaching styles and learn how to identify your audience more succinctly in this FREE course.

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October 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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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.

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October 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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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.

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October 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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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

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October 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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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?

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September 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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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

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September 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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:
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Review of our book with picture of the cover of THE DISSERTATION-TO-BOOK WORKBOOK Text reads: Based on their years of helping academics revise their dissertations into books, Knox and Van Deventer have distilled their incredible depth of knowledge into a beautifully thought-out book that takes you step by step through the process of revising your dissertation. Too many writing books give vague advice without any practical guidance. This is not that book. From advice on crafting your book’s arc and organizing principle to drafting your book questions and producing chapter answers, this book takes all the guessing out of one of the most stressful tasks academics face. This is the best book I have seen on the topic. -Wendy Belcher, author of Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US!

Our next workshop begins this Monday.

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Our Dissertation-to-Book Workshop launches this Monday, Sept. 22. Don't miss your chance to join this facilitated six-week cohort and finish the year by taking your book to a new level. Register for the workshop
September 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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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.

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September 17, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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🔴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.

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September 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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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.

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September 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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*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!

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September 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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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:
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Praise for our workshop alongside a picture of the cover of our book, THE DISSERTATION-TO-BOOK WORKBOOK. Review from participant reads: "Allison and Katelyn have developed a brilliant, step-by-step method for new and experienced authors to develop their book manuscripts and to articulate their unique contributions! ...[They provide] foolproof tools that have helped me move forward even amid my deepest feelings of stuckness and self-doubt. ​ ​I learned how to break down an overwhelming task (writing a book!) into simple and manageable tasks. I learned how to develop a through line for my book and to allow the chapters to connect logically to answer my book's main research questions within the set of evidence I have collected. Your workshops have helped me articulate my unique contribution to my field and to not get mired in self-doubt (which was leading to overcompensating and defensive tendencies!). Thank you for your gentle and wise guidance through this scary process!" ​ — Charlotte D.
August 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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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.

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Katelyn discusses how to maximize your focus and productivity, Writing during your non-peak times can effectively make writing 20% harder Track your energy and focus for one week Identify peak, tough, and recovery periods Picture of author smiling with Academic Book Central logo below.
August 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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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

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August 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM