The Academic Writer's Collective
The Ultimate 12 Month Writing Coaching Programme
12 months of training and mentorship, mixing live calls with self study materials so you can get EXACTLY what you need, when you need it.
It's time to do things differently: you will get all the process, tools and techniques so you can take control of your writing
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I want to stop procrastinating about writing and spending my time on things that need doing, but not in my writing slot, to get the satisfaction of feeling useful
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Now I make plans to write and execute them by developing a rock solid writing habit and saying goodbye to writing demons
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I want to stop making promises to myself that I don't deliver on, leaving me with negative feelings about writing competence
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Now I've leant the tools, processes and systems that enable me to meet my goals and, have mastered academic writing It has become a pleasure instead of a negative space of self doubt
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I want to stop feeling like I have to stumble around learning everything the hard way, alone without support and ultimately backsliding into bad habits
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I relaxed into being 'the student' because the training was designed just for me by someone who has been EXACTLY where I am.
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I want to stop feeling like my past behavior is set in stone and there is nothing I can do about it
I've finally diagnosed those writing blockages and have the tools - and the support - to overcome them. My writing life completely changed to a place I thrive
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I want to stop having 'desk drawer' half finished projects and get them finalized and submitted
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Now I prioritize writing with ease and confidence, knowing exactly how to execute projects to the highest standards
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I want to rediscover my scholarly and research identity after a period concentrating on other things, and regain my writing rhythm and confidence
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I've discovered new ways of executing and left behind old routines that were always holding me back
This is the training every academic needs, especially now when you are under pressure from all sides
It feels like another thing to do, I know, but this one investment will change your to-do list - and your career - for ALL TIME
If you are tired of fighting the system, scrabbling for time, wondering how you can keep doing the research you find meaningful in a time scarce environment....
Chances are you have lost your writing momentum, and even your identity as someone who is paid to write for a living. Yes, that is you!
Maybe you've lost motivation and wonder: is this what I want to do? You know it could be better, and should be better.
You started this career to contribute research you felt passionate about, but maybe you feel that passion is slipping away, driven out by endless administrative imperatives and high workloads...
It is time to make the change 🔥
I'm Dr Melanie Smith
I created the Collective after I figured out a better way to connect with more academics who all needed my coaching solutions to a variety of different writing challenges.
Writing blockages do not neatly lined up into ONE THING after another, rather they are a number of intertwined challenges that require a holistic approach to get the best results. It is hard to get everything you need from one programme, or one single course.
So I organised my training into four powerful interventions - Habit, Strategy, Optimisation and Quality so you can get all the writing training, coaching and advice on one programme.
These training resources are proven and research based (hey, I'm a researcher, what else would you expect!) to give you mastery over writing. They come from years of trial and error and refinement until I knew they were going to change your writing life.
They worked for me, and hundreds of clients, and they will work for you too. I can't wait to see you inside!
These are the EXACT tools, strategies and processes that I, and hundreds of my clients, have successfully implemented to master their writing craft, sustain motivation and have a productive, value led academic career.
I got my writing done in my 40 hour week, and you can too. This is CENTRAL to becoming a happier writer
I have 3 goals for my clients
1️⃣ Master the craft of academic writing so you can write with confidence, ease and clarity
2️⃣ (Re)discover the joy of writing through a sustainable and productive writing practices and techniques
3️⃣ Step away from the busyness narrative to focus on quality and meaning to maintain motivation for the career you deserve
I've been coaching academics to better writing for 6 years
I've helped thousands of academic clients to foster a better relationship with their writing, maximizing productivity while minimizing time investment. I established Academic Coach to provide the skills, mentorship, and coaching I wish I had, utilizing cutting-edge research in writing productivity, neuroscience, and behavioral psychology.
I work with Universities and individuals across different disciplines, from High Arts to Hard Sciences, training and coaching academics across the world inside and outside institutions.
I've been where you are, and know exactly what you need to flourish.
Inside the Collective you'll get a custom path to achieve your writing goals based on your situation
If you are struggling to create - and then stick to - a writing routine that endures regardless of other pressures, I'll show you how to construct a writing practice that will sustain your career
If you've tried to get back to old writing practices but they don't work, I will show you how to construct a new regime based on your current reality
If you need to be more disciplined with your time, I'll show you how to construct to optimise your diary to develop greater concentration for your difficult tasks
If you're tired of watching other people get promoted, and know it is YOUR TURN now, I will show you how to close the gaps to carve out he career you deserve
If you want to develop your craft of writing to deliver 4* research, I'll show you the artisanal techniques you need
If you are tired of the writing demons taking over, I'll show you how to first correctly identify, and then overcome, the psychological baggage most writers drag around with them that keeps them stuck in place
If you tired of feeling lonely, unsupported and driven over by the myriad administrative burdens you are under, I'll provide the mentorship and accountability you need to keep you on track
If you are tired of the writing demons taking over, I'll show you how to first correctly identify, and then overcome, the psychological baggage most writers drag around with them that keeps them stuck in place
You get 12 months of access to training and live coaching, so you can go at your own pace when you need it
Your pathway through the Collective
MONTH 1: Drop the Baggage 🧳
MONTH 2: Learn the Tools 🛠️
MONTH 3: Reinforcement of the Habit = Habit Built 🧱
MONTH 4: Design Your Writing Strategy 🧩
MONTH 5: Optimise Your Practices 🎯
MONTH 6: Elevate the Quality 📈
MONTHS 7-12: Embed your Practice
🎁 +12 x 1 hour monthly live coaching Q&A calls
🎁 +Ideation Frameworks
🎁 +Journal Article Review Framework
12 months to offer flexibility and continued support as you perfect your writing
1-1 Feedback on Critical Aspects of your Writing Development
💎 12 Month Strategy Review
💎 Time Blocking Review
💎 Time Tracking Review
💎 Action Plan to overcoming barriers
💎 Personalised 4 domains Roadmap
💎 Deep Work Review
Opportunity to book VIP 1-1 sessions with me exclusive to the Collective
This isn't just about tips, tricks or hacks, or focusing on ONE aspect of your writing
This is about holistic writing development: changing how you approach your academic writing so you can enjoy the process, the outcomes and craft the career of your choosing.
🙌 You take back control of your time and energy
🙌 You choose the right projects to spend your precious time on to get you where you want to go
🙌 External research pressures no longer exist, because you have it all covered
🙌 You produce work at the highest quality
💎 You get your TIME back for LIFE
💰Writing Accelerator Included = €550
💰Strategize Your Academic Success = €250
💰Optimise Bundle EXCLUSIVE to Collective = €750
💰Quality Bundle EXCLUSIVE to Collective = €750
💰Value of Monthly Q&A calls = €2100
💰 Value of 1-1 Feedback from me = €2000
🤩 TOTAL SAVINGS of being inside the Collective = €9480
Change your career prospects. Upskill for maximum impact.
This year has been a year of recovery – and recovering my writing practice has been central to that. I am ending the year having a) completed this paper and b) submitted a grant application I said at the start of our coaching, 6 months ago, that if I got to this point, I would be delighted. And I am. Your support has been crucial in getting there. I am in a so much better place than I was at the start of the year.
Prof Melanie S.
Dean of Research, RG
Melanie has designed a no-nonsense, well rounded writing course which will appeal to any academic who needs a boost and very practical suggestions on how to carve out time for writing when faced with many teaching, administrative and management demands. In particular, I enjoyed learning about the emotional investment we have in writing, the way to deal with the ‘stories we tell ourselves’ that keep us from writing. The emphasis is on making writing a daily routine, however little time we might allocate, and foremost becoming a ‘happier’ rather than merely a more ‘productive’ writer.
Dr. Chia L
Ass. Prof The Netherlands
Dr. Brendan
Ass Prof, Ireland
Coaching results for my clients
💥Got multiple job offers
💥Got promoted due to increase in publications
💥 Finished their monographs on the schedule that they set
💥Completed, submitted and published those difficult 'big pieces' that were hanging around
💥Created meaning in their academic careers and understood how to prioritise (and then execute) what means most to them
💥Tripled their writing output per year
💥Submitted and won grant bids
💥Won prizes for their papers, books and conference presentations
💥Worked on projects that were meaningful to them, and got maximum output from a strategy we designed together
💥Finished PhDs, successfully defended, and got academic jobs
In just a few weeks, your writing practice will be unrecognisable
Write with ease, confidence and clarity. Get the career you want, regain your time and energy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does the collective last?
The Collective lasts 6 months with an option inside to extend your access if you need it.
Can my employer pay on my behalf?
Yes, they can pay by credit card on the site for the one time purchase; you can pay and claim back; or they can contact me directly to arrange payment by invoice.
