Breaking Boundaries

Name: Breaking Boundaries
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How Writing Groups Fuel Women's Academic Success

By: Deborah Crusan (Editor)

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Paperback | 25 August 2026

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Writing groups often fly under the radar in academia, but they can make a big difference. Faculty are under constant pressure to publish while juggling teaching, research, and service. Add packed schedules and limited time, and writing can easily get sidelinedâ"especially for women balancing work and family. Breaking Boundaries: How Writing Groups Fuel Womenâs Academic Success explores how writing groups offer support, structure, and community to help navigate these challenges. Whether youâre a grad student trying to finish a dissertation, a stuck faculty member, or someone newly tenured wondering whatâs nextâ"youâre in the right place. This book shares honest stories, insights, and encouragement from women who have found strength in writing together. Each chapter highlights real experiences with writing groupsâ"what helped, what didnât, and how these groups shaped the authorsâ scholarly identities. They discuss topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome, access to writing resources, navigating the stress of tenure, making academic contributions outside traditional paths, and creating sustainable writing habits. The contributors come from diverse disciplines and deliver practical advice for making writing fit into a hectic academic life. Their message is clear: when scholars support each other in writing, they not only grow their own careers, but also become mentors, leaders, and role models in the academic world.

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