Because 5k now beats wishing later
5k in 20:
A guided Writing Sprint for Academics
20 Days to Write Your Paper
Stuck staring at a blank page? You don’t need another planner or a “productivity hack.”
You need a method that gets you writing — fast. That’s exactly what 20 Days to Write Your Paper gives you.
What's inside
Using my proven 4P Method — Prep, Plot, Practice, Polish — you’ll:
✔️ Break through writing paralysis
✔️ Map your paper so you know exactly where it’s heading with my step by step guidance
✔️ Draft with confidence (not second-guessing)
✔️ Build momentum to carry you through to completion
I'm Dr Melanie Smith,
your academic writing coach
What's You'll Get
✨ 20 accountability emails to keep you moving, day by day
✨ Step by Step instructions to apply the 4P Method to your paper
✨A live-like experience you can start anytime, at your own pace, but I'll be right by your side giving you daily nudges
I'm Dr Melanie Smith,
your academic writing coach
Who It's For
✨Researchers who want fast traction without overcommitting
✨ Writers who aren’t ready for the 12-month Academic Writer’s Collective, but want to make real progress now
Start now and you will receive these 2 bonus modules
for a limited time
BONUS 1 🎁
3 Steps to an effective habit
Overcome your blockages so you can take the right steps to move forward with speed. This quick training outlines the 3 basic steps you need to take to begin building your writing habit long term.
BONUS 2 🎁
Note Taking
My personal note taking system for maximum productivity will effectively plug your productivity leaks - never again will you be spending time finding and re-reading material you have already read. This will change your writing life!
Your investment
💡 Just €49 for full lifetime access
In 20 Days you could still be stuck.
Or you could have your article mapped, drafted and moving forward.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I Finish My Paper in 20 Days?
Depending on where you are starting from you might - but that is not the goal here. The goal is to write 5 thousand new words in paper and teach you a method you can apply over and over until that paper is done.
This sprint gets your paper substantially underway, with a clear structure and strong draft sections you can keep building on.
Do I have to Join Live?
No. The course is designed to feel “live” — you’ll get 20 daily lessons and emails that walk you through the process step by step — but you can start anytime and move at your own pace.
What if I don't have much time each day?
Each lesson is short (< 10 minutes) and actionable. The tasks are not mapped to time, and its your job to find time around your obligations to implement.
Should I just join the Collective instead?
The Collective is a year-long transformation. 20 Days to Write Your Paper is the perfect stepping stone — fast, focused, and affordable. It gets you writing now, not “someday.” As a bonus, you will get a discount on Collective Membership if you purchase this starter course.
