Dr Nicole Janz, Founder of Fire & Feather

Helping you get published without burning out | former Assistant Prof | My 90-Day Program = 100s of publications | @drnicolejanz

[Dr Nicole Janz, Founder of Fire & Feather @PolSciReplicate]

When Cambridge University decided my popular in-house workshop is not within budget anymore, I decided to offer it to YOU:
Academic Self-Management & Deep Work
📅 Sept 2, 2 BST
✅ 30-p workbook
✅ Bonus: Community + replay

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[Dr Nicole Janz, Founder of Fire & Feather @PolSciReplicate]

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With love,
Nicole
Founder of Fire & Feather Publishing

[Dr Nicole Janz, Founder of Fire & Feather @PolSciReplicate]

It's finally time to announce my biggest secret as a book coach: I've founded my own publishing house. And the first book is coming out this Fall!

[Dr Nicole Janz, Founder of Fire & Feather @PolSciReplicate]

Friends, I'm leaving X. There are other places you can find me:

Find me on Substack: https://t.co/jrwLTxxf5v

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I see a lot of posts recently where academics face redundancy, salary freezes, and burnout.

And I've been there myself, so I want to help and put together a FREE workshop to explore self-employment options for academics.

Vote for a topic here: https://t.co/7egZphsevz

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Listening to "3 Steps to Set Writing Goals That Actually Inspire You in 2025" at https://t.co/ly2CY03wCg

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From Stuck to Published: Your Writing Breakthrough Starts Now

Enrolment to the 90-Day Writing Accelerator (Feb 10 - May 9) is officially open now!

• Do you have unfinished writing projects that could get you promoted or a new job?

• Do you struggle to find time to write?

• Would you hate 2025 to be as slow and unproductive as 2024 and need a real change?

Then the 90-Day Writing Accelerator is made for you—and now's the best time to kickstart 2025 and finally build a new writing system that gets your project DONE.

Get your early bird discount here:

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I am so happy about the beautiful wins from the participants of the 90-Day Writing Accelerator. All writers came to me because they wanted to finish their writing projects, get words on paper, overcome procrastination, and find their flow again. It's amazing to see the progress and dedication everyone is putting in! 🌟

Here are some highlights of their wins:

👏 Turned in a book chapter on time, made progress on the Mota article, and had great conversations with students.

👏 Realized that some writing sessions wouldn’t happen, but still showed up for co-writing and came up with new ideas.

👏 Said no to a research grant invitation to focus more on her writing project.

👏 Made writing a priority and decided not to attend a conference.

👏 Finished a co-authored paper, wrapped up all teaching duties, and gathered field data.

👏 Stuck to her plan for the week, learned that lowering expectations can be freeing, and sent a funding application for feedback.

Are you a writer who feels stuck with their writing and you're ready to get back into your flow?

Join us the waitlist for the next round of the 90-Day Writing Accelerator and finish any writing project: https://t.co/wcepm3My6h

[Dr Nicole Janz, Founder of Fire & Feather @PolSciReplicate]

Struggling with burnout in academia? Check out my new podcast episode:

Burnout Pushed Me Out of Academia – Academic Misfits Podcast https://t.co/Ds2OqBl6qw

#acwri #phdlife #academicwriting

[Dr Nicole Janz, Founder of Fire & Feather @PolSciReplicate]

@raulpacheco Love space over "gap". I've never thought of it that way.

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How I Finished My Thesis a Week Early (And You Can Too!)

Something happened to me that I’ve never experienced in 10 years of academia and writing: I submitted my MA thesis a whole week early! I had planned my week with no meetings, family duties, or business tasks, all in preparation for my September 30th deadline.

Normally, I’d spend that last week frantically making changes, proofreading (even though I couldn’t spot mistakes anymore), and stressing. But last Saturday (September 22), something different happened. I realized my thesis draft was good enough.

I didn’t see any major issues. So, as a test, I uploaded it to the submission system. Then a thought hit me—what if I left it there? What if this was the final submission? And what if, instead of editing for a whole week, I could just rest?

So, I decided to try it. I promised myself I wouldn’t make any more changes.

After a brief moment of happiness, resistance crept in: What if it’s not perfect? What if I missed something? But instead of giving in, I read a book, cared for my kids who had colds, and enjoyed the luxury of a week of free time.

That week taught me a big lesson: By submitting early, you don’t just get extra time—you gain confidence and freedom as a writer. I overcame the urge to tinker and gained something far more valuable. Here’s how you can do it too:

Step 1: Set an earlier personal deadline
Choose a deadline a few days before the official one and treat it as if it were the real thing. Block out your calendar and act like it’s final. Once you’ve submitted early, give yourself permission to rest.

Step 2: Break the editing cycle
Once you’ve done a final read-through, stop. Upload your project and resist the temptation to open it again. Don’t let the urge to keep making changes take over. Instead, shift your focus to something else or take a well-deserved break.

Step 3: Embrace “good enough”
Your project doesn’t need to be perfect. Trust that it’s solid and submit it. Train yourself to accept minor imperfections and value your time. The more you do this, the more confidence you’ll gain.

During my “week of freedom,” I realised I had forgotten someone in the acknowledgments and spotted a typo in the references. But I decided that one tiny error wouldn’t change my overall mark. It was good enough. And the best part? I was in control.

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How to Make Progress on Your Writing in Just 10 Minutes a Day

Fall deadlines are looming, and the holidays are fast approaching. Feeling like you’ll never have enough time to finish? I’ve got you covered with simple strategies to make the most of short writing sessions.

• Struggling to figure out what to work on in limited time?
• Can’t seem to stay focused when writing in short bursts?
• Wasting time getting into "writing mode"?

Tomorrow, I'll show over 2800 people how to wrap their writing faster, even during the busy Fall season.

If you want to join us, subscribe here: https://t.co/ZBPpiZDQLI

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#AmWriting #WritersLife #WritingCommunity #NaNoWriMo #WriteEveryDay

[Dr Nicole Janz @drnicolejanz]

You can write a book by dedicating just an hour a day. Or even half an hour.

[Dr Nicole Janz @drnicolejanz]

If someone says "don't write a book to get clients" here's proof they're wrong:

I published a writer's planner "The Write Habit Planner" in 2023.

Sold 428 copies as of today.

Look at where people know me from when booking a free coaching consult (I'm a book coach):

[Dr Nicole Janz @drnicolejanz]

There's a hidden side to writing a book that NOBODY talks about...

It's the #1 reason most writers FAIL.

[Dr Nicole Janz @drnicolejanz]

After coaching 100s of writers, I've cracked the code on why even PROS get stuck.

The 3 biggest roadblocks to writing your book: