Feeling overwhelmed? Submission deadlines looming? Writer’s block? Don’t know what to do with professor comments? Need support or perspective? I can help. It’s what I do. It’s what I love.  

I believe that all writers can improve and optimize their writing quickly with expert support, encouragement, and guidance. I offer individualized academic writing coaching to help my clients control and align their writing process with their writing goals in order to flourish in their programs of study.

Many graduate students think that they’re not supposed to struggle with their writing because they’re in a master’s or doctorate program. I’ve talked to countless writers who need more support than their professors can give and more expertise and face time than campus writing success centers can provide.

Townsend Writing Coaching provides expert and supportive coaching tailored to your needs. You don’t have to write in isolation. Let’s talk about your situation and how I can help.

What Is Writing Coaching?

The writing expectations of a graduate or postgraduate degree program can be challenging, but you aren’t alone. Maybe you need help finishing (or starting) your thesis or dissertation. Maybe you’ve been told by your professors that your writing needs to improve, but you’re not sure how to do it. Maybe you need to write your literature review but are having trouble with research or synthesis. Maybe you just want some encouragement and extra support while you complete your writing project or your degree program. Whatever your goals, I’ll help you get there.

Coaching Services

Academic writing coaching focuses on identifying the goals and needs of each client, then systematically maximizing growth and writing effectiveness in each area. Coaching includes a free consultation, phone meetings or video conference on a client-centered schedule, and email support.

We’ll start by talking about your goals, frustrations, strengths, and areas of doubt. Because I use a holistic approach to writing coaching, we’ll probably talk about your writing environment, motivational dynamics, and support systems. I don’t use standardized intake surveys or impersonal data collection methods; I work to understand you and your writing through simple, one-on-one conversation.

Starting is not most people’s problem; staying, continuing, and finishing is.

— Darren Hardy