Writing is hard work. Most people struggle to make time to write and even fewer actually feel like their writing process works for them. Over the last decade and a half working 1-on-1 with writers of all backgrounds, I've noticed some common obstacles that get in the way of creating the work you want to create:

Maybe you feel like an impostor in academic spaces and constantly second-guess your talent, worth, or ability to deliver on your innumerable projects...

Maybe you don't know where to start because you struggle with task initiation, organizing your notes, navigating your neurodivergence, or an extremely busy schedule...

Maybe you listen to your inner critic who berates you for not being able to write perfectly polished writing on the first go...

so you don't end up writing very much at all. Whatever the reason, I'm here to help address obstacles in your academic writing practice so you can return the page feeling joyful, focused, and prepared to tackle any writing project you dream into existence.

Here's where I come in

A shame-free way to ensure your writing needs are met

I believe everyone could use a mentor to help us take a clear look at our writing practices and identify areas we can strengthen. When you sign up for a 1-on-1 consultation, you pick a time that works for your schedule for us to have a 90 min video chat about what's going on in your life and how it's impacting your writing practice. You'll have my full attention to share your writing frustrations, challenges, and dreams, and then we'll work together to create a plan to address them. This is a shame-free, disability-friendly conversation rooted in my background of ethnic studies, librarianship, and the idea that everyone deserves to have a fulfilling creative life.

This is ideal for... 

• Assistant and adjunct professors seeking support with the decision making process of their writing practice
• Academics who feel overwhelmed and underprepared for the pace of tenure-track life
• Academics trying to meet tenure goals by writing articles or writing a book
• Academics who struggle with writer's block
• Academics seeking support with goal-setting and creating/executing a plan to reach their goals
• Academics seeking support with managing neurodivergence while working on writing projects

This is not ideal for... 

• Postdocs, graduate or undergraduate students
• Anyone trying to complete a dissertation or thesis
• Academics seeking feedback or edits on their writing projects

Why this approach?

Most of the writing advice available online and circulating in academic spaces isn't actually helpful for most people. If you are a person of color, LGBTQIA+, working class, neurodivergent, abolitionist, community organizer, first-generation college student, or simply someone who struggles to write every day, you might find yourself underrepresented or unwelcome in traditional academic spaces. In these cases, you may be asking yourself: if everyone else can do it, then what is wrong with me?

The capitalist urgency to write the most groundbreaking work anyone has ever seen, to make yourself competitive in the academic world on a timeline that neglects your body's needs actually doesn't work for anyone. Most of the people I work with have stepped a toe in the academic world and found it to be unsatisfying in some way.

My 1-on-1 services take into account your unique needs, challenge cycles of shame and self-doubt, and encourage you to take your learning into your own hands. You can learn to write in a way that feels fulfilling and exciting, that nurtures your inner child without giving up on your dreams. 

In our work together, I'll draw on my academic background in ethnic studies, librarianship, and creative writing to customize a writing plan that works for you, without the need to conform to a harsh, discipline-driven mindset.

Faculty with access to professional expense/development accounts or grants may be able to get reimbursed for coaching services as they relate to your career or a specific project. I recommend checking with your university. I provide invoices and receipts for all payments and am happy to provide a formal contract for your institution as well.

What my mentees say about the experience