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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 2h

You the researcher are the expert on your research question. Others' expertise overlaps, but your contribution is unique. Remember this! By the time you're done dissertating, you have enough expertise to stand your own in that space. That's the whole point!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Page output is a shitty measure of academic productivity. Page input (reading), page recycling (draft/memo writing), and a VAST array of other tasks are productive academic activity! Give yourself credit for ALL of your work!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Not all of your writing will make the final draft. The process of thinking, talking, and draft-writing or memoing is necessary for productive scholarly writing sessions. Don't sell them short!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Monday Giggle! This one's for the lab science folks out there!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Sunday Planning Time! Synch your calendars & check the meal plan. Where during this week can you block off a couple times for personal recharge? Something special to boost your energy & spirits? Maybe it's lunch with a friend, a mani/pedi, or just an evening with a good book?

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Self-Care Saturday! Fall produce is coming into season! Add some to your grocery cart & meal plan for this week!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It's 5 Minute Friday! What's one small thing Today You can do to make Monday You's life easier? No ideas? Wipe down your keyboard/mouse/doorknobs/light switch Write up an article you've read lately Review a class reading for next week

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do you need a new Semester at a Glance calendar now that your term is in full swing? Perhaps some deadlines have shifted, or you realize now you really do need one? Grab a new one at www.leannecpowner.com/pages/resour...

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

And if Mondays don't work, I've got another gap Tuesdays at 1. Same deal.

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Help keep me from going crazy! My Monday morning schedule is full of gaps. FILL ONE for $100 for the rest of the term. 10 weeks of 30 min accountability check-ins. Available times:1030, 1130, & 12 ET. (This is better than the 10% off deal!) DM or email ASAP to grab a spot - leanne@leannecpowner.com

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What's a small thing ($25 or less) that you bought this year that makes your life easier? Something that saves you time or energy so that you can do more of what you want? Give us ideas for the upcoming consumer-fest of Prime Deal Days and the corresponding big box store sales!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We can -and should - plan for uncertainty that we can foresee. What we can't foresee, however, are unknown unknowns. ALWAYS build in at least 10%, probably more like 20%, for unexpected and unforeseen types of hiccups!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A paper that feels like it's everywhere, mushrooming, or hydra-like often lacks a clear controlling argument that helps the author distinguish data from evidence. Talk with a friend or mentor to help clarify your argument!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Figuring everything out by trial & error is not the kind of research you came to the academy to do. The Department Lounge is where you can fill in the gaps with insider information, hidden curriculum, & tons of other support. Coworking, content drops, & gentle accountability make this your place for

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Monday Giggle! Think about it!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Are you on sabbatical or research leave this term? Would a Monday check-in help you stay on track with your rest and research plans? I've got a couple people interested in an Out of Office Gang group starting in October - weekly check-ins for gentle accountability on WHATEVER goals you set,

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Quick poll for PhD students & researchers/faculty/postdocs: "I am confident in my ability to produce high-quality writing for my field." Agree? Disagree? Strongly disagree? Inquiring minds want to know!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Sunday Planning Time! Synch your calendars & check the meal plan. If you've tapped your freezer meal stash these last couple weeks, plan to double-prep something this week to restock!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

You're ABD in your PhD program now and should be good to go, right? So why do you feel so lost and isolated? If that's you, pop into the Department Lounge for community, camaraderie, and support. I provide the hidden curriculum bits, the coworking spaces, and the structure you need to get done -

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Self-Care Saturday! Rest is NEVER earned! It is a basic human need. Find a different reward!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's 5 Minute Friday! What's one small thing Today You can do to make Monday You's life easier? No ideas? Follow up with a coauthor Delete 5 email Air out your office for a few minutes

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Dissertations aren't supposed to be easy. They're pushing the boundaries of knowledge. They're not formulaic - no one-size-fits-all rules apply, including "every sentence needs a citation." If every sentence has a citation, where is your new original contribution? If you're stuck, let's talk. 30 min

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

TOMORROW: Academics, let's start the school year with good work habits! Join me for a FREE fall planning workshop to create a reasonable work expectations and a plan for the term! 90 min to set priorities & map the semester. REGISTER: buff.ly/jglkm1x

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Your PhD program orientation lasts 2 days. The program lasts 5 years. If you're feeling a little lost at just how much is going on, if you need a place to ask questions and get input, if you just need a little help figuring out how to manage the reading load and the time and the..., then stop by the

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Others evaluating your work is not the same as others evaluating YOU. Separating ourselves and our self worth from our ideas is a difficult but necessary task for academics.

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

FREE WORKSHOP FRIDAY: Did you start fall term with an ambitious writing plan that's already looking less doable by the day? So did we all, friend! That's why my FREE Fall Planning workshop is on Sept 18, after you've gotten to see what your term really looks like. REGISTER: buff.ly/jglkm1x

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

With apologies to OJ Simpson's defense team, information that does not directly support your argument or which distracts from the throughline of the argument needs to be in a footnote or omitted entirely.

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Grad students: That dissertation won't write itself! Get moving more efficiently & with less stress for only $10/wk. Small cohorts get confidential support from curriculum, problem-solving, and 1:1 consultations. Optional coworking & workshopping, PLUS free daily accountability & weekly coworking.

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Unexpected developments today: 1. A 4" thick tree branch came down in my front yard in pieces. I didn't hear anything. 2. I successfully managed to track down info & connect to a VPN in a language I barely read where Google Translate had been blocked. 3. I got a carryout pizza for lunch and got it

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My Monday coaching schedule this fall is wonky and gappy. So I've got a GAP FILLER DEAL for you. 10% off the prorated rate for faculty accountability coaching (30 min) or dissertation 1:1 (60 or 30 min). For most faculty, that means $155 for 13 remaining weeks of support. Propose a time on Mondays

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Monday Giggle! Which of these have you seen? What would you add to this season's AI-hallucinated program?

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Are you making the writing progress you want to be on your dissertation, book, or other manuscript? Would accountability and a sounding board for problem solving help? 1-on-1 support starts at $12/wk ($15/wk faculty) for a term of 30 minute meetings. Curious? Let's talk!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Academics, let's start the school year with good work habits! Join me for a FREE fall planning workshop to create a reasonable work expectations and a plan for the term! 90 min to set priorities & map the semester. NEW: Add on a 30- or 60-min private consultation after you develop your plan!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Sunday Planning Time! Synch your calendars & check the meal plan. Now that your semester schedule is settling down, where can you block off dedicated research time? How will you protect it? A writing buddy or coworking session is a good solution!! (I've got coworking twice a week along with daily

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

One-on-one coaching is great for busy academics who expect to get busier. We'll tackle strategies for focus, productivity, and time/project management so that your Busy can scale up without running you down. This is investment time that's also productive: we'll be setting goals & making progress,

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Self-Care Saturday! Spend one song on your playlist decluttering the pile(s) of books on your desk or floor. Clutter provokes feelings of stress!

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Most people run out of gas around the 85% point on their dissertation. Do you know how to keep moving? Do you have the tools to regroup & continue in the face of a deadline when burnt out? I've got those tools & more in Destination: Dissertation, my small group for late-stage dissertators! We meet

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What's the one online resource you refer PhD students to the most? Something from your department, school, discipline, wherever? My top 3 are Edwards' _How to Read a Book_, UMich Library on Word for Dissertations, and Raul Pacheco-Vega's blog.

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's 5 Minute Friday! What's one small thing Today You can do to make Monday You's life easier? No ideas? Update your LMS Copy your handouts for next week Check a submission status

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A BOOK COACH helps authors identify questions and answers in their manuscript preparation process. Does this evidence go here? Can I make this claim with this set of sources? Does this work better like this or like that? Is it saying/doing what I want it to? Does this publisher make sense? Is this

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Leanne C. Powner @leannecpowner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

CONGRATS to all the folks starting a PhD program in the next few weeks! Here are my top pieces of advice: 1. Effective notetaking is different than for BA & MA coursework. Check in with a professor or two after a couple weeks to make sure what you're taking notes on is what you need to know

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