Creating a Scholarly Monograph | Ep. 43

Have you ever had what seemed like a dozen ideas for a book, but never moved past the title? Or have you had your heart set on one idea, but just can’t seem to make meaningful progress on it?

Hey co-authors! In this episode, we talk about the scholarly monograph as a focused intellectual project built on clarity of argument, strong positioning, and a clear scholarly identity. And, we discuss how to stay anchored when distractions inevitably arise. We walk through a step-by-step process to explore:

• How to move beyond the “idea trap” by recognizing why ideas feel exciting but projects become difficult.
• How to target the right publisher by identifying presses that align with your work.
• How to write with both readability and authority.
• How to move from contract to completion by building sustainable writing habits.

If you’ve been circling a book idea without traction (or struggling to turn a contract into a completed manuscript), this episode will give you the structure and next steps to get you across the finish line.

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