Strategize your Academic Writing Success 

Discover how to choose, plan and execute projects with my 5 Step Ultimate Planning Framework

2 hour Masterclass for Academics to curate a value driven publication pipeline.  
Don't just plan, execute.

How this training gets you from being reactive to proactive

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I want to be organised but feel like planning can never work for me

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Now I have, for the first time ever, an executable plan that I KNOW I can deliver in the time I have available

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I've tried planning and 'failed' to get the results you expected

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Now I know exactly why my past planning has failed, and how to make sure that doesn't happen again

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I'm a consistent planner, but don't stick to the plan and feel like a failure

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Now I know why I deviate from the plan, and how to tackle that behaviour

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I've never planned and know there must be a way to make deadlines without binge writing

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Now I know that consistent execution is the key, and how to achieve it

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I want more control over my academic output, and need to think strategically about the type of work I take on to maximise the time you have

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Now I get to do the meaningful work that makes a fulfilling career

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I've relied on motivation to get work done, and now it has run out 😄

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Now I know how to harness the power of momentum and no longer rely on the stick/carrot or binging to get work done

This is the skillset every Academic needs

This is the EXACT Framework that saved hours and protected me from burnout. I went from being reactive about the kind of research I did, to making smart choices that spoke to my values and advanced my career. That gave me choices.

More life. Less work. Different research.

Don't you want the same?

The secret to being a productive writer - who writes within their paid working hours - is to have a realistic grasp of the time you have and set writing goals that fit your time. Whilst this seems obvious, ask any academic how long it takes them to write an article and you will quickly understand how few academics have a realistic understanding of how long outputs take to execute.

Being able to plan your research effectively - and with confidence that you can predict and then meet deadlines - is crucial for maximising the small amount of time you have to get your writing done.

BUT THAT IS NOT SUFFICIENT!

You need to know what projects to choose, and when to do them, and how to switch and build a pipeline. You also need to know how to review your progress in a way that supports your development, not hinders it. 

This workshop will make you master of your time and enable effective work planning for your academic year.

Inside the Strategize your Academic Writing Course you'll get

I'm Dr Melanie Smith

I created this programme after I realised to enable academics to break free from overwork, and being reactive about the types of work they commit to. So many of us just slide into doing work we don't find fulfilling and that leads to a lack of motivation and burnout.
 
With a few tweaks, you could move from planning without execution, to choosing, prioritising and executing your chosen research projects. One's that reflect your values, and keep motivation high.

So i created this course to give you everything you need to become someone who meets deadlines without binge writing, and someone who can confidently say YES or indeed no to projects knowing that the work they are doing is taking them where they need to go.

My 5 Step Framework has been refined from my own practice over years - first as an academic and then as a coach - so it delivers even for the most reluctant planners.

I've been coaching academic writers for 6 years...

I'm an EU Law scholar, published author of peer-reviewed papers, chapters, books, and edited collections. I've served as a consultant to the European Parliament, held a tenured Associate Professor position at Cardiff University for over 13 years, and led writing courses for faculty. With 18+ years of experience, I've contributed to research, publishing, program development, and teaching/supervision at all levels at Russell Group Universities in the UK.

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

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