Publish more high-quality work that allows you to shape YOUR academic career.
And the best is....
You only have to spend 2-4 hours co-writing per week.​​​​​​
At EMERGE Co-Writing Community, we believe that shorter writing bursts that are spent in community make us much more productive than sitting alone in your room trying to write that book or submit that grant. You will unlearn your old habits that made you procrastinate on your writing and replace it with a writing SYSTEM you can always rely on.
Should you join EMERGE Co-Writing Community?
You have drive. You have ambition.
But you also know that the academic system forces you to overwork; we all know the dreaded saying: publish or perish. You had enough of this work-yourself-to-death mentality, and you want to escape this rat-race.
You are here to establish new ways of being productive and getting your publications out. Without sacrificing your health, family, or hobbies. You want to lead a full life. And you love your research.
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You want to stay in academia. You want to build a career that feels right to you.
And to achieve that, you're ready to change how you work from the inside out.
People inside my community are...
The people inside the community are well-rested, balanced, and intellectually curious academics who work with writing systems that allow them to fully enjoy all facets of their life: family, friends, free time, and work.
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What you'll achieve:
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MORE TIME
Whether writing comes naturally to you or not, a smart writing system carves out your time and keeps you on track.
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MORE CONFIDENCE
Stop the procrastination and self-doubts. We coach you on how to plan your writing projects so that you can meet the deadlines!
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MORE SUPPORT
In our academic writing community, you are never going to feel isolated anymore. You're now part of an academic writing group that helps and supports eachother.
Meet your Coach
My name is Dr. Melanie Sindelar, and together, we are going to transform your writing system.
I'm a writing and career coach for early career academics, with degrees from Oxford and Vienna. I've secured jobs, grants, and visiting professorships across Europe, including the Max Planck Institute and Central European University. I know how easily writing gets sidelined amid academic responsibilities. My mission is to help you consistently write and publish, offering a supportive community and continuous support.
Is this you?
You know your problems, and you're ready for a solution.
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You are aware of your writing problems, and you know you need a writing system to increase your publication output
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You are ready to invest into your professional development as a writer and scholar, because you know it will pay off in the future.
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You really want and need to get your publications out. Writing is at the center of your career, and you have understood that publications are what gets you the jobs, grants, and fellowships you need to continue your important work.
What you can achieve in EMERGE Co-Writing Community in 2-3 months
By joining the community, you will have achieved one of the following goals:
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You have revised a chapter of your dissertation and submitted it to a high-ranking journal
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You submitted a grant application on time to a major national funding agency
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You sent a detailed response to the peer reviews you received on your book to the publisher.
These are real-life examples of what community members have achieved in the first three months after joining the community. And I can't wait to see what more amazing things they're going to achieve in the months to come!
But that's not all. You will also be able to:
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draw clear boundaries around your time for colleagues, students, or supervisors
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finally let go of any guilt or shame around your writing process, because you're now WORKING on just that - kudos to you!
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finally enjoy your weekends, and feel rested when you come back to your writing
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What Community members are saying...
Choose between two plans.
Want to know more about what's covered in the program?
EMERGE Co-Writing Community comes with two memberships: BASIC and PRO.
Basic Plan
Join the Program and Become a Confident Writer
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Daily Writing Sessions
Participate in two structured writing sessions each day, five days a week. Commit to joining one or more writing sessions per week, every week.
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Planning and Mindset Workshops
We start each month with a group workshop and coaching. Together, we assess your past month and plan your writing projects for the next month.
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Quarterly Writing Workshops
Our quarterly writing workshops offer deep dives into specific aspects of academic writing, enhancing your skills and elevating the quality of your work with focused, expert-led sessions.
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Bi-Annual Writing Sprints
Dive into our two-week writing sprint, starting with a kick-off event to set goals and a planning session to structure your efforts. Each day for two weeks, join us for 1-2 hours of dedicated writing time, maintaining motivation and momentum. This intensive sprint not only boosts your productivity but also keeps you consistently engaged and progressing towards your writing goals.
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Access to video course and materials
Access our concise video course to learn how to make the most of the program and how to establish a consistent writing routine. This includes a workbook for monthly goal-setting and all recorded workshops.
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Exclusive Community on Teachable
Gain exclusive access to our Teachable community, a vibrant hub where members can connect, share experiences, and find your writing buddies.
Pro Plan
Become a Confident Writer and Improve your Writing
The Pro Plan gives access to everything in the Basic Plan, but comes with the following added benefits:
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Quarterly Peer Review Sessions
In the quarterly peer review sessions, participants present a portion of their work in small groups of three—allowing everyone to share and receive immediate, insightful feedback. Groups are chosen according to career level and discipline (with a few mixes).
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Quarterly Expert Feedback
Our quarterly expert feedback sessions offer participants the opportunity to submit up to 2000 words and choose between comprehensive developmental feedback provided through video or voice recording, or a detailed line edit. This tailored approach ensures you receive the specific guidance needed to refine and enhance your writing.
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Ask the Coach
On a monthly basis, you will have the opportunity to ask me anything writing or career-related. I’ll provide personalized answers through video responses, offering targeted advice to help you succeed. This tailored support ensures you get the most out of your writing journey.
Your BONUS:
Sign up for a yearly membership and participate in an amazing 3-day online writing retreat in January 2025!
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Who is this program for?This program is ideal for early career academics, postdocs, and PhD students who struggle with maintaining a regular writing schedule amidst their other academic responsibilities. This community is also welcoming of academics who do not define themselves strictly as early-career, but are mid-career and face similar situations (fixed-time contracts, lecturerships, etc.)
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Do you run sales on your programs?I run sales around 4 times per year for EMERGE Co-Writing Community. The sales and special offers, however, are only for scholars who pay with private funds. If you'd like to pay with institutional funds, you can find the current rates on this website. Sales and special offers are announced on my email list. Sign up anywhere on this homepage and you'll get access to it.
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What is the EMERGE Co-Writing Community?The EMERGE Co-Writing Community is a program designed to help early career academics establish a consistent and sustainable writing routine. It provides structured writing sessions, feedback, and support to help you publish your work regularly.
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Do you offer special rates for minority and first-generation scholars?I offer discounts for scholars from historically underrepresented communities in academia, for first-generation scholars, and for scholars who are in precarious situations. Please reach out to me individually at info@melaniesindelar.com
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How do I join the EMERGE Co-Writing Community?The sales period for this cohort of EMERGE Co-Writing Community has already started. The early bird prices are only available until October 6th, 2024. There are 12 month and 3 month memberships, which you can access by clicking the buttons. Sign up here for the Basic Membership at € 49 / month Sign up here for the Pro Membership at € 89/ month
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Can I use institutional funding?Of course you can use institutional funding or your research funds to pay for your membership. If you need to pay in another way than offered or if your institution has weird regulations, just contact me at info@melaniesindelar.com and we are going to find a solution.
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How does the EMERGE Co-Writing Community work?Members participate in regular writing sessions, workshops, and feedback groups. The community aspect provides accountability and motivation, helping you stay on track with your writing goals.
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What additional benefits does the Pro Plan offer?The Pro Plan includes quarterly peer review sessions, where you receive feedback from fellow participants, and quarterly expert feedback sessions, where you get detailed feedback from a writing coach on a selected piece of your work. In addition, you'll be able to participate in the monthly Ask-the-Coach feature, where you'll send your questions and get them answered in a video format.
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In which timezone does the program operate, and when do writing sessions take place?The program takes place online, but operates from Vienna, Austria. This means we're in the Central European Time Zone, and Co-Writing Sessions take place every workday (Monday - Friday) at 10 am CEST and 2 pm CEST. Every first Monday of the month, our Monthly Mindset and Planning Session takes place at 9.30 am CEST. Most members in the group are based in Europe (very broadly defined), and adjacent timezones. The group is open to every academic around the world, as long as your timezone works for you!
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What are the Bi-Annual Writing Sprints?The writing sprints are intensive two-week sessions where you set specific writing goals and work towards them in a focused and motivated environment. They help boost your productivity and keep you engaged with your writing projects.
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What can I expect from the daily writing sessions?Our daily writing sessions are structured and facilitated to maximize productivity. Each session lasts 1 hour and is designed to help you develop a regular writing habit.
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What happens during the Quarterly Writing Workshops?These workshops delve into specific aspects of academic writing, such as improving style and flow, finding the right publication venues, and enhancing your overall writing quality.
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What topics are covered in the Planning and Mindset Workshops?These workshops are held at the beginning of each month to help you assess the past month and define goals for the new month. We also do mindset work to ensure you start the month with the right attitude and focus.
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How can I get personal feedback on my writing?In the Pro Plan, you have the opportunity to submit up to 2000 words for comprehensive developmental feedback or detailed line edits, ensuring your work is polished and ready for publication. If you need more editing done, group members will be able to access special rates for the proofreading and editing of their written work.
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Who is this program for?This program is ideal for early career academics, postdocs, and PhD students who struggle with maintaining a regular writing schedule amidst their other academic responsibilities. This community is also welcoming of academics who do not define themselves strictly as early-career, but are mid-career and face similar situations (fixed-time contracts, lecturerships, etc.)
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Do you run sales on your programs?I run sales around 4 times per year for EMERGE Co-Writing Community. The sales and special offers, however, are only for scholars who pay with private funds. If you'd like to pay with institutional funds, you can find the current rates on this website. Sales and special offers are announced on my email list. Sign up anywhere on this homepage and you'll get access to it.
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What is the EMERGE Co-Writing Community?The EMERGE Co-Writing Community is a program designed to help early career academics establish a consistent and sustainable writing routine. It provides structured writing sessions, feedback, and support to help you publish your work regularly.
-
Do you offer special rates for minority and first-generation scholars?I offer discounts for scholars from historically underrepresented communities in academia, for first-generation scholars, and for scholars who are in precarious situations. Please reach out to me individually at info@melaniesindelar.com
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How do I join the EMERGE Co-Writing Community?The sales period for this cohort of EMERGE Co-Writing Community has already started. The early bird prices are only available until October 6th, 2024. There are 12 month and 3 month memberships, which you can access by clicking the buttons. Sign up here for the Basic Membership at € 49 / month Sign up here for the Pro Membership at € 89/ month
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Can I use institutional funding?Of course you can use institutional funding or your research funds to pay for your membership. If you need to pay in another way than offered or if your institution has weird regulations, just contact me at info@melaniesindelar.com and we are going to find a solution.
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How does the EMERGE Co-Writing Community work?Members participate in regular writing sessions, workshops, and feedback groups. The community aspect provides accountability and motivation, helping you stay on track with your writing goals.
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What additional benefits does the Pro Plan offer?The Pro Plan includes quarterly peer review sessions, where you receive feedback from fellow participants, and quarterly expert feedback sessions, where you get detailed feedback from a writing coach on a selected piece of your work. In addition, you'll be able to participate in the monthly Ask-the-Coach feature, where you'll send your questions and get them answered in a video format.
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In which timezone does the program operate, and when do writing sessions take place?The program takes place online, but operates from Vienna, Austria. This means we're in the Central European Time Zone, and Co-Writing Sessions take place every workday (Monday - Friday) at 10 am CEST and 2 pm CEST. Every first Monday of the month, our Monthly Mindset and Planning Session takes place at 9.30 am CEST. Most members in the group are based in Europe (very broadly defined), and adjacent timezones. The group is open to every academic around the world, as long as your timezone works for you!
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What are the Bi-Annual Writing Sprints?The writing sprints are intensive two-week sessions where you set specific writing goals and work towards them in a focused and motivated environment. They help boost your productivity and keep you engaged with your writing projects.
-
What can I expect from the daily writing sessions?Our daily writing sessions are structured and facilitated to maximize productivity. Each session lasts 1 hour and is designed to help you develop a regular writing habit.
-
What happens during the Quarterly Writing Workshops?These workshops delve into specific aspects of academic writing, such as improving style and flow, finding the right publication venues, and enhancing your overall writing quality.
-
What topics are covered in the Planning and Mindset Workshops?These workshops are held at the beginning of each month to help you assess the past month and define goals for the new month. We also do mindset work to ensure you start the month with the right attitude and focus.
-
How can I get personal feedback on my writing?In the Pro Plan, you have the opportunity to submit up to 2000 words for comprehensive developmental feedback or detailed line edits, ensuring your work is polished and ready for publication. If you need more editing done, group members will be able to access special rates for the proofreading and editing of their written work.
