Mindful Writing for Academic Success
A small group coaching and accountability membership to help faculty hit their writing goals as their calmest, most confident, most capable self
You're an outstanding academic with years of knowledge and so many original insights to contribute to your field…
You’ve got ambitious writing goals and achievement is part of your identity. Everything you want is on the other side of more publications. The problem? Your writing has stalled. You either can’t start, can’t finish, or can’t find enough time to write that book, article, or proposal. You have great intentions, but something always interrupts them, especially during the semester.
Life and work keep pulling you in 100 other directions and your lack of publication progress is haunting you at night. You're juggling multiple projects, you've got teaching and admin responsibilities, you might also be caring for family and students, and you’re so tired you wonder how your brain is still functioning most days.
The worst part is you don’t feel like you can talk to anyone about it. You think you should be able to figure it out alone, because that’s what you’ve always done in academia.
THE SOLUTION
Even though you’ve been telling yourself it’s just a slump and that things will improve, the reason you’re consistently struggling to write isn’t because “you’re not cut out for it” it’s because too many demands have been placed upon you without a proper support system.
You’re hard on yourself because you’re used to being a high-achiever, and you think you should be able to figure this out - but nobody’s ever taught you how to balance personal life with academic life. You simply cannot be expected to do it all, and do it all well, in isolation. That’s why I created this program!
Here’s how accountability, community, and academic coaching support will help you hit your writing goals faster…
→ Start and finish those writing projects that will advance you in your field.
→ Get more publications out the door and know they’re the best they can be.
→ Plan and show up for your writing goals in a way that’s kind to your constantly whirring brain.
→ Receive more speaking invitations based on the ideas you’re putting into the world.
→ Give yourself a strong foundation to get the next promotion or permanent position.
When you join your small and supportive community of fellow academics, you’ll:
→ Build a toolkit of evidence-based mindfulness techniques to keep you calm and in the zone while you write so you create high quality work without constantly wondering if it's going to be good enough.
→ Have a fellow academic and experienced writing coach (that’s me!) keep you accountable to your goals and guide you through any writing blocks.
→ Have access to a close-knit group of other faculty also working towards their own ambitious writing goals (max of 12 per pod).
Go from “no plan” and “no time” to writing more in months than you have in years
And feel amazing while you do it! No more force. Just flow. When you’re inside…
✓ You create a joyful and sustainable writing practice that you’re able to show up for even when there are multiple other demands on your time by learning to access your flow state instantly and stay calm and focused while writing.
✓ You know how to plan for and get the most out of whatever time you have to write. Yes, even if it’s “only” ten minutes! Many masterpieces have been written in ten minute increments.
✓ You forever ditch the procrastination and perfectionism tendencies that are stopping you from getting those drafts over the line and experience the elusive relief of having a calm mind even when your plate is full.
✓ You start and finish the articles, books, and proposals that are currently living in your head rent-free with minimal stress and become the productive, prolific, published academic you’ve always known you could be.
Here’s how to make writing a regular and sustainable habit that fits seamlessly into your busy life
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Access my simple system to set achievable goals, make easy-to-show-up-for plans, and track your progress. Even setting a goal makes you more likely to achieve it, so imagine what you can do with accountability and support on top of that.
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You know how to write, but that doesn’t mean you don’t experience challenges. I’ll coach you through these and give you the insights that will help words flow out of you like liquid gold.
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Turn up, set your goal, write. If you show up to just one session a week, you’ll accomplish more focused work (and get more publications) than you thought was possible given your stressful schedule.
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Suddenly have a window to write? Jump into the always-open virtual co-working space and get it done. You may find some fellow academics in there too which will spur you on.
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Never experience “writer’s block” or feel lonely when writing again. Access support from me and your fellow academics whenever you want it and keep your momentum and morale high.
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It’s called Mindful Writing for a reason. These additional supportive tools will help your mind enter a calm state so you can write with focus, even if you only have a few minutes.
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Get fired up for the week ahead with these short emails that remind you of the joy in writing, prompt you to reconnect with the core values that brought you to this career, and motivate you to hit those goals.
END THE STRUGGLES
✘ No more late nights or weekends trying to “catch up” on your writing.
✘ No more forcing yourself to write and feeling so stressed you barely make progress anyway.
✘ No more trying to do it all alone (and having only guilt for company when it doesn’t get done).
EMBRACE BENEFITS
✓ Maximum of 12 academics per pod — allows for in-depth coaching and community-building.
✓ Get out and stay out of your writing rut because you finally have the right tools and support to build regular writing into your life.
✓ Fit more writing in during term-time so you can actually enjoy the breaks (and rest your brain).
“What stands out to me about working with Erin is her kindness and wisdom. What also stands out is how she is able to work with members from a variety of disciplines — an amazing feat.”
— KH, URBAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
GROUP COACHING
Reach your academic writing goals as your calmest, most confident, most capable self
MONTHLY
$99
(just $3.33/day)
QUARTERLY
$270
(save $188)
ANNUALLY
$950
(save $238)
YOUR JOINING BONUS AWAITS
When you join, you’ll also get free access to the Calm Collective, my mindfulness membership that meets 2-4 times per month for guided practice and mindfulness coaching. You can also download the pre-recorded meditation practices to your favourite podcast player to listen any time as long as you’re in the membership ($50/month value).
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can start any time!
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While you have to use your real name to sign up, you can use any name you want to use within the group if you wish to remain anonymous.
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No, Mindful Writing for Academic Success is about the process of writing and how to create a regular, sustainable, enjoyable writing habit. Based on my experience working for the Academic Ladder (now closed) for over a decade, and my work in faculty development, I’ve developed a process to help you do this that can work for any discipline.
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Your writing pod will never have more than 12 people (and generally pods are closer to 10). You will never just be a number in my world. You’ll get personalized attention from me, and of course you’ll get to know the other writers too. Some create the most beautiful friendships!