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The Artist Academic (Literary Scholar)
by Patricia Leavy
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Synopsis
2025 American Writing Awards Winner in Academic/Education
2025 American Writing Awards Finalist in Autobiography/Memoir and Narrative Non-Fiction
While the future was uncertain, it was hopeful. The road ahead was foggy and I didn’t know exactly where it would lead, but I knew I wanted to stay on ...
2025 American Writing Awards Finalist in Autobiography/Memoir and Narrative Non-Fiction
While the future was uncertain, it was hopeful. The road ahead was foggy and I didn’t know exactly where it would lead, but I knew I wanted to stay on ...
2025 American Writing Awards Winner in Academic/Education
2025 American Writing Awards Finalist in Autobiography/Memoir and Narrative Non-Fiction
While the future was uncertain, it was hopeful. The road ahead was foggy and I didn’t know exactly where it would lead, but I knew I wanted to stay on it. Somewhere in the distance, I could envision a career that didn’t just look good, but one that felt good. Regardless, I was enjoying the journey again . . . There is no revenge for being subjected to misogyny and abuse. Success is lovely but never guaranteed and always fleeting. Creativity though is a well that never runs dry. It is a tool, an elixir, and an antidote. It can even be a weapon, when we need it to be.
Part memoir, part guidebook, The Artist Academic is essential reading for anyone looking to bridge their academic and artistic endeavors. Leavy details her exemplary career in academia, the frustrations that led her to explore creative approaches to research, her journey to becoming a public intellectual, and her successful transition to commercial novelist. The Artist Academic addresses the question Leavy is most frequently asked: How did you do it? In this deep dive into the backstage of her career, she holds nothing back and not only offers personal experiences, but also a roadmap for others. Leavy points to the “messy gut checks” that led her to “turning points” and how you might do the same. This book is filled with invaluable advice and insider tips on the publishing industry, how to build bridges between academia and the public, developing an artist platform, dealing with misogyny and other challenges, and protecting your creativity. Written with grace, enthusiasm, and honesty, this is an inspirational guide to finding and living your purpose.
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