Fostering wellbeing through collective writing practices : Shut Up and Write! in higher education settings / edited by Narelle Lemon and Aaron Bolzle with Malaika Santa Cruz and Rennie Saunders.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lemon, Narelle, editor.

Bolzle, Aaron, editor.

Santa Cruz, Malaika, editor.

Saunders, Rennie, editor.

Series:

Wellbeing and self-care in higher education

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Authorship--Collaboration--Psychological aspects.

Authorship.

College teachers--Health and hygiene.

College teachers.

Academic writing--Social aspects.

Academic writing.

Authorship--Collaboration.

College teachers--Psychology.

Doctoral students--Psychology.

Doctoral students.

Well-being.

Physical Description:

xliv, 193 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2026.

Summary:

"This book explores the transformative power of collaborative writing sessions in fostering wellbeing among academics. In this collection, the second of two volumes, the editors bring together diverse voices from around the globe, offering insights into how Shut Up & Write! (SUAW) sessions are revolutionizing academic practice and nurturing healthier, more connected scholarly communities. From remote scholars finding connection to working-class academics addressing unfinished business, this book illuminates the multifaceted benefits of SUAW. It delves into how these sessions build resilience, cultivate passion, boost productivity, and nurture academic identity. The contributors share personal narratives, practical strategies, and critical reflections on how SUAW initiatives are reshaping academic culture. This is essential reading for academics, doctoral students, and university administrators seeking innovative approaches to enhance wellbeing in higher education. It offers a compelling case for integrating SUAW into academic life, demonstrating its potential to combat isolation, foster supportive networks, and promote a more balanced approach to scholarly work"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Shut Up & Write! A dialogue on community, wellbeing and purpose / Narelle Lemon, Aaron Bolzle, Malaika Santa Cruz

From isolation to connection : how Online Shut Up & Write fosters wellbeing for remote scholars / Stephanie Milford

Moreton Bay Fridays : creating community in a regional university campus through convivial co-located quiet writing / Deanna Grant-Smith, Katie McIntyre, Karen Hands, David Schmitke, Rory Mulcahy, Margarietha de Villiers Scheepers

Shut Up And Write Online : affective atmospheres and postdigital pedagogies of care / Miriam Reynoldson, Anna Farago

Everyday tales of an online 'Shut Up & Write (SU&W) PhD research community' / Margaret Davis, Sandra Croaker, Natalie Lindsay, Bronwyn Charles

From procrastination to productivity : developing collegial interconnectedness through belonging, being and becoming / Jacqui Peters, Rachel Finneran, Pennie White, Katrina MacDonald

And see what comes to you in the silence : reflecting on the restorative potential of 'Shut Up and Write' / Haidee Hicks

Beyond the individual : reflections on writing, identity and wellbeing in academia / Gillian Kimundi

Changing the script : collective and creative possibilities / Timothy Clark

Shut Up and Write, Connect, and Support : bridging the gap to support rural postgraduate students / Daniel P Wadsworth, David Duncan, Stacey Whitelaw, Kate McCubbery, Rebecca Terlich, Alexandra Potter, Michelle Gossner, Ishwar Koirala, Erin Harcourt, Jolene A Cox, Dylan Poulus

The therapeutic power of writing : exploring the mental health benefits for writers and readers / Reagan Fleming

Academic identity development in the context of online writing groups : increasing resilience and wellbeing / Jason Murphy, Lisa Hodge

Times to shut up, times to sing out : how technology fosters productivity and wellbeing / Yvonne Wood, Alison Talmage

'We are all in this together' The role of collaborative writing sessions in developing doctoral candidates' confidence to engage in the academic publication process / Lucy Hall, Paula Villegas

A luxurious commodity : reflections on 'Shut Up and Write' for part-time, taught, postgraduate students / Mark Widdowfield

Shut up and write, not work : personal reflections and strategies towards maximising SUAW wellbeing benefits / Stephanie Richey, Caylee Tierney

Unlocking writing : using creative tasks to prepare the ground / Claire Saunders

Nurturing academic mothers : reconstructing academic identity during and after career interruptions through a writing community / Belinda Paulovich, Emma Fisher, Emma Grace, Abirami Thirumanickam, Julie-Ann Hulin

Choosing affective over effective collaboration in academic writing : pathways to mentorship, collaborative wellbeing, and self-care through scholarly personal narrative / Syed Ali Nasir Zaidi, Finney Cherian

'Performing' the good neoliberal academic : using critical autoethnography to interrogate dominant higher education audit cultures / Katarina Tuinamuana, Rafaan Daliri-Ngametua, Wade Naylor, Melissa Cain, Luke Rowe, Debra Phillips, Jason Y.L. Wong, Helen Sheehan, Marie White, Renee Morrison, Christopher Duncan, Shu Chao

Benefits of Shut Up and Write for inclusion / Jonathan O'Donnell, Rosemary Chang, Amie O'Shea.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version Fostering wellbeing through collective writing practices

ISBN:

9781041059899

1041059892

9781041059851

104105985X

OCLC:

1545080484

Publisher Number:

90103570694