Typing away. I am trying to carve out more time for both reading and writing. Today its in between SPC and UT. I have about an hour. Let's see how many words I can get in! #writingcommunity #writingessays #amwritingmemoir #amwritingessays

I was asked to write an author bio for my recently published textbook. I tried to make it professional and suitable for academia. What do you think? #writingcommunity #communication #textbookwriting #academia #academicwriting

I am officially a published author! This is one of my biggest accomplishments, and I am so incredibly proud of myself. I've come such a long way. #writingcommunity #academia #communication #textbookwriting

A few proofs of what my textbook will look like!!!! It's beautiful! I am working on edits, and I also found some things I'd like them to fix. The last photo is something I can not believe got passed me!!! 😂😂😂 #writingcommunity #writinglife #academicwriting #amwritingtextbooks

Now that I know I can have the discipline to write every day, I am going full force into my book of essays. Today, I mapped out one of my unwritten essays. Feels good to be making progress on a project I've been slowly chipping away at for years. #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingessays

I finished it. My textbook. I finished it!!!! I wrote 2k words a day for a month and finished it. This is absolutely WILD. All I can say is that my brain is mush 😂😂😂 #writingcommunity #textbook #academia #academicwriting #communication #publicspeaking

I did it. I wrote a book. The feeling is surreal, and I'm not so sure it has kicked in yet that the writing portion is complete. As soon as I closed my computer, I felt a rush of anxiety I couldn't explain. Writer friends, is this normal? #writingcommunity #communication #academicwriting

I have REACHED THE END! I'm not finished as it didn't make 50k, I'm only 7k short. I have ideas, and like my bestie says, "that's adding frosting to a cake that's already been baked!" I've never been prouder of something I've accomplished, something I created. #writingcommunity #academicwriting

I thought for sure I was going to get to the end today, but it was not so. I did still meet my 2k word goal, which is all that matters. Tomorrow, I will likely read the end and have to begin the little details that will bring me over the top! #writingcommunity #academicwriting #academia

I good friend of mine said my ugly thermometer is filled with the blood of my enemies and I actually absolutely love that 😂😂😂 #writingcommunity #academicwriting #academia #communication #publicspeaking

Today has started out a little frustrating. I got a late start and had writers block. But it's starting to flow. All good! #writingcommunity #academicwriting #academia #textbook #communication #publicspeaking

Since the summer semester ended, it was a chill writing day. Started at 7:30, finished at 11. At this rate, I will be done with the writing on Aug 8th. 7 more writing days. #writingcommunity #academia #textbookwriting #communication #publicspeaking

I have completed my latest reading cycle and loved every book. I have no shame when it comes to DNFing a book if I'm not enjoying myself, so you know I enjoyed them. Starting the new cycle off with the classic Animal Farm. #readingcommunity #booklover

Got a pretty early start today, so finished around 11:30 am. These chapters are coming a lot easier because I have taught these classes for so long it's just always on the forefront. I think it will be smooth sailing from here. About 9 more days until 50k! #writingcommunity #communication #academia

Today is a full day of writing, grading, and meetings, but so far, so good. I completed my 2k words by 11 am. This latest chapter is a short one, but I think it has everything it needs. I'm considering adding some reflexive moments to it. What do you think? #writingcommunity #communication #academia

I couldn't sleep last night, so I woke up later than I wanted fully believing my day of writing was ruined, but no! I met my 2k word goal. I have written 114 pages in a few weeks. This is wild! I am going to give you little sneak peeks. Thought that would be fun. #writingcommunity #communication

Took it easy today and savored the writing process. It took me 6 hrs to write 2k words. When I'm hyperfocused, I can get them written in 4 hrs. There are benefits to both techniques. I chose to go into it relaxed and enjoy the process. Over halfway done! #writingcommunity #communication

I am only a few hundred words short of being 50% done! This is just wild! Thanks for all the support, friends. Now to grade ❤️ #writingcommunity #academia #communication #publicspeaking #textbookwriting

On weekends, Tessa and I read together. We set the vibe and read our respective books on our respective furniture. Her with her Sapphic romance and me with whatever part of my cycle I'm on (now it's academic). I love our rituals. #readingcommunity #fiction #romance #nonfiction

I started the day with a very large amount of anxiety and couldn't write a word, had a therapy appointment, and got to work. Nailed it! #writingcommunity #communication #academia #publicspeaking

I took it easy today, and it ended up taking me 1.5 hours longer than usual. I dont want to end up losing my sanity in this process. 40% done! I worked on the chapter that will inevitably get my book banned, a critical cultural approach to communication. #writingcommunity #communication #academia

Today was a struggle. My body and mind were not cooperating and would not allow early morning writing. I am starting to buckle and feel as though this process is making me go a little cookoo. But I think anyone would having to write a textbook in 2 months 🤷‍♀️ #writingcommunity #communication #academia

1/3 complete! I got to a part today that I felt I had a wealth of knowledge that just flowed so easily I was able to get the 2k words written in about 3 hours. Not all of this book will come that easily, but I have plans today, so it worked out great! #writingcommunity #academia #communication

1/4 of the way to 50k! I started at 6 am. I have learned a lot through this experience. First that I am not an imposter. I know my stuff and am an expert. For the first time, I don't feel imposter syndrome so bad that I can't function in the academic space. #writingcommunity #academia #communication

I decided to add up the number of words I've written this week. Not too shabby. I start again Monday. #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #textbookwriting #academia #communication #publicspeaking

I finished by 11 am. I don't want to get burnt out, so I will not be writing weekends, and I will stay at 2000 words a day. I should be done with the writing portion by 8/7, which gives me a little less than a month to edit and make sure all the citations are in order. #writingcommunity #academia

It is so satisfying to color in my ugly thermometer!!! I woke up at 6 am again today to write my 2000+ words, and I accomplished it by 10 am. Now to grade after a much needed rest. Almost 20 percent complete! #writingcommunity #textbookwriting #academia #communication #publicspeaking

Current book progress. I wrote almost 7,500 words in 3 days. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed, but I also know that if I keep up this trajectory, I will definitely get it finished in time. #writingcommunity #academia #communication #speech #publicspeaking

Today's word count for Confident Expression: 2,105. I have figured out that 2100 to 2500 is my daily limit for writing, and since I need 50k words, I'm gonna have to step up my number of writing days! I got this, though. #writingcommunity ##academia ##communication #communication #publicspeaking

The cover of my book has dropped! What do you think? I love it. I am still trying to decide if I want them to put my degree letters after my name. Should I? Does it establish credibility even though I haven't quite earned my PhD yet? #writingcommunity #amwritingtextbooks #academia #communication

I finished Chapter 1 of my communication textbook! My favorite part is that it has my voice and the wisdom I have been passing down to my students for almost a decade. I AM qualified to do this, and I am NOT an imposter 💁‍♀️ #writingcommunity #academia #academic #communication #bookcontract

Hello, writer lovelies! It's been so long since I've done an author bio, and I was inspired by a cute one today. Mine didn't come out as cute 😂 #writingcommunity #amwriting #amwritingnonfiction #amwritingmemoir #amwritingessays

I am not sure what my vision is yet, but it is absolutely WILD that I am choosing my cover layout for a textbook I am writing and publishing right now. Wild. #textbook #academia #writingcommunity #communication #publicspeaking #amwriting #ambeingpublished

Contract is signed! Confident Expression: Tools for Impactful Communication will hit the shelves in September 💁‍♀️✒️📚 #writingcommunity #academia #textbookwriting #textbook #textbookauthor

I am nearing completion of my current reading cycle of 1 classic, 1 memoir/essay, 1 contemporary fiction, and 1 academic book. I am holding true to my vow to read more authors of color and queer authors. If you've read any of these, I'd love to talk about them! #reading #literature #writingcommunity

medium.com/age-of-empat... Latest piece published in Age of Empathy #writingcommunity #amwriting ##amwritingessays

Excerpt from my piece "Body Positivity Killed My Self-Esteem," published in Age of Empathy. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amwritingnonfiction #amwritingessays

Working on a piece that is so important to me. It's about how utterly exhausting it is to be adamantly body positive. It is raw and controversial, and I feel good about it. I will be submitting it to publication once I think it is ready and will keep you all posted! Excerpt to come #writingcommunity

Cute new addition to my writing nook, a tiny antique frame I found at a vintage market. The flower picture came with it, and I just thought it was so beautiful. Looks perfect. Can't wait to look up at it as I write. #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersofbluesky #vintage #antique #amwritingessay

Hi everyone! Amber here. I am a Communication and Humanities professor with 2 masters degrees and am working on my applications to doctorate programs. I also write and am working on a book of autobiographical essays.