Publishing in academia feels....
😩 OVERWHELMING
Planning writing projects and estimating the required time feels nearly impossible, leaving you feeling lost.
🔍 LOST
Navigating where, when, and how much to publish to benefit your career is confusing and daunting.
⏳LACK OF TIME
Balancing teaching, research, and administrative tasks leaves little time for focused writing and publishing.
🔄DEMORALIZING
Lack of support and constructive feedback leaves you feeling unconfident, making harsh peer reviews even more disheartening.
😤STRESSED
Without a proper writing system, you constantly rush deadlines or miss them, affecting your reliability and career.
🔗DISCONNECTED
Lack of mentorship and peer support leaves you feeling isolated and unsure about your writing and publishing strategies.
The Community
What if you had....
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MORE TIME
Whether writing comes naturally to you or not, a smart writing system carves out your time and keeps you on track.
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MORE CONFIDENCE
Stop the procrastination and self-doubts. We coach you on how to plan your writing projects so that you can meet the deadlines!
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MORE SUPPORT
In our community, you are never going to feel isolated anymore. You're now part of a community that helps and supports eachother.
In our community, you will get acess to:
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Online Writing Sessions
You have to make the committment of writing for 1-2 hours per week. We are going to co-write over Zoom during those hours, making sure we keep eachother on track.
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Planning and Mindset Sessions
Kickstart each month with a group workshop to review past progress and set new goals for the upcoming month.
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Writing Workshops
We cover project management for academics, how to improve your clarity and style, and most importantly: how to get published!
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Writing Sprints
Twice a year we're speeding up your writing progress by meeting daily for 1-2 hours for two weeks to make speedy progress on a specific writing project.
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Exclusive Online Community
You will be part ofve a community of peers who face the same problems and work together to motivate and help eachother.
Curriculum
SIGN UP FOR PRO MEMBERSHIP INSTEAD
Become a Confident Writer and Improve your Writing
The Pro Plan gives access to everything in the Basic Plan, but comes with the following added benefits:
Quarterly Peer Review Sessions
In the quarterly peer review sessions, participants present a portion of their work in small groups of three—allowing everyone to share and receive immediate, insightful feedback. Groups are chosen according to career level and discipline (with a few mixes).
Quarterly Expert Feedback
Our quarterly expert feedback sessions offer participants the opportunity to submit up to 1500 words and choose between comprehensive developmental feedback provided through video or voice recording, or a detailed line edit. This tailored approach ensures you receive the specific guidance needed to refine and enhance your writing.
Monthly Ask the Coach
On a monthly basis, you will have the opportunity to ask me anything writing or career-related. I’ll provide personalized answers through video responses, offering targeted advice to help you succeed. This tailored support ensures you get the most out of your writing journey.
Meet your Coach
My name is Dr. Melanie Sindelar, and together, we are going to transform your writing routine.
I'm a writing and career coach for early career academics, with degrees from Oxford and Vienna. I've secured jobs, grants, and visiting professorships across Europe, including the Max Planck Institute and Central European University. I know how easily writing gets sidelined amid academic responsibilities. My mission is to help you consistently write and publish, offering a supportive community and continuous support.
BASIC MEMBERSHIP
Basic Plan
Join the Program and Become a Confident Writer
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Daily Writing Sessions
Participate in two structured writing sessions each day, five days a week. Commit to joining one or more writing sessions per week, every week.
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Planning and Mindset Workshops
We start each month with a group workshop and coaching. Together, we assess your past month and plan your writing projects for the next month.
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Quarterly Writing Workshops
Our quarterly writing workshops offer deep dives into specific aspects of academic writing, enhancing your skills and elevating the quality of your work with focused, expert-led sessions.
4
Bi-Annual Writing Sprints
Dive into our two-week writing sprint, starting with a kick-off event to set goals and a planning session to structure your efforts. Each day for two weeks, join us for 1-2 hours of dedicated writing time, maintaining motivation and momentum. This intensive sprint not only boosts your productivity but also keeps you consistently engaged and progressing towards your writing goals.
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Access to video course and materials
Access our concise video course to learn how to make the most of the program and how to establish a consistent writing routine. This includes a workbook for monthly goal-setting and all recorded workshops.
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Exclusive Community on Teachable
Gain exclusive access to our Teachable community, a vibrant hub where members can connect, share experiences, and find your writing buddies.
PRO MEMBERSHIP
Pro Plan
Become a Confident Writer and Improve your Writing
The Pro Plan gives access to everything in the Basic Plan, but comes with the following added benefits:
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Quarterly Peer Review Sessions
In the quarterly peer review sessions, participants present a portion of their work in small groups of three—allowing everyone to share and receive immediate, insightful feedback. Groups are chosen according to career level and discipline (with a few mixes).
8
Quarterly Expert Feedback
Our quarterly expert feedback sessions offer participants the opportunity to submit up to 1500 words and choose between comprehensive developmental feedback provided through video or voice recording, or a detailed line edit. This tailored approach ensures you receive the specific guidance needed to refine and enhance your writing.
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Ask the Coach
On a monthly basis, you will have the opportunity to ask me anything writing or career-related. I’ll provide personalized answers through video responses, offering targeted advice to help you succeed. This tailored support ensures you get the most out of your writing journey.