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Leslie K. Wang

@yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social
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Helping scholars write and publish books that matter / Writing coach / Recovering academic / Your Words Unleashed Podcast host. yourwordsunleashed.com

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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
In Ep. 102 of Your Words Unleashed podcast, I talk to author Karen Costa about ADHD in higher ed. We chat about late diagnoses in women, the link between shame and ableism, and how to design more inclusive classrooms. Listen in here: yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-102-what-...
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Ep. 102 - What Every Educator Needs to Know About ADHD (with Karen Costa)
In this episode, Leslie chats with Karen Costa about her new book about ADHD learners and what faculty can do to support them better.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Loved having you on!
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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Given that most, if not all MAGA merch is made in China, I'll be really curious to see what happens to their pricing and availability 😁
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God @thegodshow.com · 27/04/2025
You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
I’ll just leave this here.
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"? Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
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Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Now this is the kind of news I need.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 12/04/2025
For fathers in search of friendship, a growing group has emerged: the Brooklyn Stroll Club. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/s...
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Some inspiration for writing in the midst of fascism: “Create dangerously, for people who read dangerously… Writing, knowing in part that no matter how trivial your words may seem, someday, somewhere, someone may risk his or her life to read them.” -Edwidge Danticat
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Times are hard, and many are looking to leave higher ed. In my latest podcast episode, I talk with @ashleyruba-phd.bsky.social about how academics can use social media to build a personal brand. Hint: it’s all about being real. Listen here! yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-78-leavin...
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Ep. 78 - Leaving Academia #5: Using Social Media to Build a Compelling Personal Brand (with Dr. Ashley Ruba)
Dr. Ashley Ruba on leaving academia, pivoting to industry, and building a standout personal brand through smart, strategic use of social media.
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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Can we stop calling these atrocities "deportations." These people sold to El Salvadorian prisons were not deported. Deportation is a process that did not take place. They were rounded up and removed with no process. They were kidnapped, not deported.
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jenn m. jackson @jennmjacksonphd.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Harper Collins didn't sign on to protect libraries. The other big four publishers (including my publisher, Penguin Random House) did. They are also part of the Murdoch empire. Imagine being a publishing house and NOT supporting library funding. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Publishers Ask Congress to Defend Libraries as Federal Library Grant Funding Ends
Four of the Big Five publishers and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress on April 3 expressing “deep concern” for the nation’s libraries following a week of unprecedented turmoil at the Institute of ...
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Scholarly authors in the humanities and social sciences, apply for this incredible grant from Princeton University Press! Work with writing coaches like me to craft a solid book proposal. Proud to be part of a program centering the voices of diverse scholars. press.princeton.edu/book-proposa...
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Book Proposal Development Grants
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
It’s so clear that there’s no going back. Whatever emerges from this better be downright incredible.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The entire administration is eugenic.
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Julius Kim @juliuskim.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
This, right here..
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Being an academic was always hard, but times are even tougher for anyone who does social justice and equity work. Tune in to my new podcast episode with Dr. Roxanne Donovan on how BIPOC academics can maintain wellness in these dark times. yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-76-how-to... #academicsky
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Ep. 76 - How to Succeed in Academia Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being (with Dr. Roxanne Donovan)
Leslie: Today, I am so pleased to welcome Dr. Roxanne Donovan. Dr. Roxanne Donovan is a licensed psychologist, professor of psychology at Kennesaw State University, and founder of Well Academic, where...
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
One of my scholarly book coaching clients just told me, "You are much smaller than me, but I am terrified of you!" I laughed so hard. (FYI, she's about to get a contract from her dream press, so at least this fear pays off.)
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Now that I’m no longer a professor, I realize I miss that one student in every class who would always nod their head during my lectures. Like, “I’m really getting this!” That felt like a rare moment of true connection. #leavingacademia #reflections
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Let’s keep openly challenging the anti-science stance of the Trump/Musk administration!
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KAMALA NATION @kamalanation.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Ending the night with this. *Get your hankies* A D-Day veteran called a gracious and humbled Zelenskyy a hero.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
You first.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Great points. It doesn’t pay off to preach to the choir or to focus on anti-science folks, but I think there’s a third group of “ambivalent but could be swayed” folks who deserve attention. Actual strategies to reach them I’m not sure about yet!
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
If there's ever been a time to fix this perception problem, it's now. What are your thoughts? #academicsky
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
More than ever, researchers need to start engaging with the public and translating the broader implications of their findings in accessible language. Tell people what you do on a daily basis! Talk about why it matters to the world and why cutting off funds harms EVERYONE.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
This misperception of academics as out of touch has paved the way for this new presidential administration to obliterate knowledge production. Because the folks in power are *scared* of knowledge. They want a society where people can't think critically, and therefore, won't question the system.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
And in these publications, scholars overwhelmingly utilize jargon and specialized language that completely excludes non-experts. The Ivory Tower effect remains alive and well, even though the majority of universities (and their students) are not elite.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Knowledge is kept behind paywalls (for which companies like Elsevier make billions in profits academics never see). In addition, academics are not rewarded by their institutions for engaging with the general public. It's often framed as a distraction from publications.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Research in the United States is being decimated and most people don’t care. Research has an image problem. Academics have an image problem. Higher education has an image problem. Your average American does not know that scientists and scholars do work that actually benefits THEM on a daily basis.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The JFK Presidential Library had to close suddenly yesterday due to the illegal firing of probationary employees. The general public was denied access to learning about the nation’s history. Someone explain to me how this counts as eliminating wasteful spending. Oh yeah, it doesn’t.
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Brian Nosek @briannosek.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
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STAND UP FOR SCIENCE 2025 - DC and NATIONWIDE
Stand up for science with us on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone! More info at www.standupforscience2025.org
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
At this rate, my son will be decorating rocks for Easter.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
JUST IN: Federal judges orders HHS, CDC, and FDA to restore “by no later than 11:59 pm” today their websites and datasets to pre-January 30th status. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Academics, feeling burned out and overwhelmed? You're not alone. In my latest Your Words Unleashed episode, executive coach Dr. Brandy Simula shares real strategies to set boundaries & protect your well-being. Listen here: www.yourwordsunleashed.com/74. #Burnout #Academia #academicsky
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Ep. 74 - Burnout vs. Overwhelm: How to Tell the Difference and Recover (with Dr. Brandy Simula) | Your Words Unleashed
Leslie: Today, I’m happy to welcome Dr. Brandy Simula onto Your Words Unleashed podcast! Here’s a bit about her. Dr. Brandy L. Simula (She/Her) is an award-winning consultant and executive coach with ...
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Finally, a college president who is pushing back! Academics, read this recent Slate article by Michael S. Roth, president of Wesleyan University. More than ever, we need higher education leaders to take courageous risks and actively defy fascism. slate.com/life/2025/02...
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Dear Fellow College Presidents: We Need to Do More Than Wait This One Out
Why civil society needs university leaders to speak up.
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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Under fascism, no one is safe. Universities stayed quiet as the admin targeted DEI & foreign aid, censored research, etc. Now, they face devastating cuts to indirect cost rates, threatening research & operations. Silence won’t protect institutions. It won’t protect people; it never does.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Let’s call these cuts to scientific research what it actually is: modern-day eugenics.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 08/02/2025
is it woke to want to end cancer?
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
There’s no doubt—higher ed is on the chopping block. So when are university presidents and chancellors going to rise up against Trump and Musk?? #academicsky
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University of California Press @ucpress.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
With the tragic news of his passing, our Executive Editor Naomi Schneider shares a tribute to Michael Burawoy, a legendary figure in the field of Sociology and a dear friend. www.ucpress.edu/blog-posts/i...
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University of California Press
Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.
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Laura Portwood-Stacer @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
My free workshop today will walk you through my method for processing peer review reports and give a paragraph by paragraph template for writing a response that will land you a book contract. Join me at noon Pacific or register for the recording courses.manuscriptworks.com/courses/surv...
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Workshop: Surviving Peer Review for Scholarly Books
This free workshop from Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Works teaches scholarly authors at all career stages how to ensure their books survive the peer review process. Get practical tips on sugges...
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
RIP to Michael Burawoy, an absolute giant in the world of sociology. This is a horrible tragedy. The world was so much better with him in it. www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/04/o...
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Oakland resident dead in hit-and-run crash at intersection
The collision happened around 7:10 p.m. Monday near the entrance to Children’s Fairyland.
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Despite the darkness of the past week, I’ve been thinking about the fact that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We are starting to witness the power of collective resistance, and that is giving me hope today.
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The Daily Beans Podcast @dailybeanspod.com · 27/01/2025
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Leslie K. Wang @yourwordsunleashed.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Most academics want their research and publications to resonate, inspire, and create real change. But here’s the truth: safe writing is forgettable writing. On Ep. 73 of Your Words Unleashed podcast, find out why risk-taking is the key to powerful writing. yourwordsunleashed.com/ep-73-why-ri...
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Ep. 73 - Why Risk-Taking Fuels Powerful Writing | Your Words Unleashed
Hey there writers! How are you feeling right now? If you’re anything like me, it’s a vulnerable time. I was all set to do an episode on an entirely different topic this week. But then the new U.S. pre...
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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 28/01/2025
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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Gays Of Bluesky @gaysof.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
So far here’s a list of companies reinforcing their commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Apple Costco Bank of America Delta JP Morgan Marriott Microsoft Procter & Gamble Goldman Sachs American Airlines Southwest Airlines United Airlines Catholic Health
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