Let’s be honest: writing in academia is hard.
You’re smart. You’re ambitious. But somehow, writing still feels overwhelming. You procrastinate. You binge-write before deadlines. You crash. And you wonder if you’re just not cut out for this.
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You’re not alone.
You were never taught how to manage long-term writing projects. And you definitely weren’t taught how to write consistently and take care of yourself.
That’s exactly why I created EMERGE.
What is EMERGE?
EMERGE is a writing community for academics who are done with guilt-fueled writing sprints and ready for a new way of working—one that’s sustainable, structured, and supported.
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Whether you’re working on a dissertation, a journal article, a grant, or a book—EMERGE gives you:
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✅ Weekly co-writing sessions to build rhythm and accountability
✅ Monthly planning & mindset calls to stay on track
✅ Exclusive video tools & templates to help you write smarter
✅ A community of motivated, kind academics who get it
✅ Coaching & personalized feedback (Support Plan)
What You’ll Achieve in
3 Months
By joining the community,
you will have achieved one of the following goals:
People inside EMERGE regularly:
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Submit journal articles that have been sitting untouched for months
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Revise dissertation chapters and get them out the door
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Complete grant proposals without burnout
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Respond to peer review comments with confidence
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Show up consistently and enjoy their weekends again
Is EMERGE for You?
EMERGE is for you if:
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You’re tired of writing alone and want structure that actually works
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You’ve got big academic goals, but feel stuck or overwhelmed
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You’re ready to build a system that supports your writing and your well-being
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You want to publish consistently and feel good doing it
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Meet your Coach
Hi! I’m Dr. Melanie Sindelar—career coach, anthropologist, and Assistant Professor.
I’ve been exactly where you are. I’ve written grants, finished a PhD, and navigated postdoc life. On my journey, I have coached hundreds of academics through every career stage.
But more importantly, I’ve helped them build writing systems that actually fit their lives.
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EMERGE is the community I wish I’d had during my PhD—and now it’s here for you.
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 SUPPORT.
Community Features
Weekly Co-Writing
Participate in structured writing sessions every week. Commit to joining one or more writing sessions per week, every week.
Monthly Planning and Mindset Workshops
We start each month with a group session. Together, we assess your past month and plan your writing projects for the next month.
Online Course
Access our concise video course to learn how to make the most of the program and how to establish a consistent writing routine.
Monthly Goodie
Each month, you’ll unlock a hand-picked Monthly Goodie—an exclusive boost designed to jump-start your writing on your own time. It might be a 30-minute coaching call, a Deep-Dive Micro-Module with a hands-on exercise, personalized feedback on 1–2 pages of your work, a curated toolkit or template drop, a short 5-day sprint, or even a sneak peek at an upcoming retreat.
Exclusive Community
Gain exclusive access to our Teachable community, a vibrant hub where members can connect, share experiences, and find your writing buddies.
Ask Melanie
Each month, bring your biggest writing question or challenge to Ask Melanie—whether it’s tackling a tricky section, beating perfectionism, or streamlining your workflow. Submit your query, and you’ll receive a personalized video response with practical feedback and tailored strategies you can apply right away.
What Community members are saying...
When do co-writing and other events take place?
Co-Writing
Co-Writing takes place during the summer months on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 60 minutes, starting at 10 am Central European Time (Berlin/Vienna/Budapest).
Monthly Planning Sessions
Monthly Planning and Mindset Sessions take place on the first Monday of every Month at 12 midday CEST.
