Start Making Tangible Progress in Your Writing Practice Today

I’ll always learn something new, usually the small things that people overlook, those small nuances that can make you great.
— Cedric Alexander
academic coach dr melanie smith

Choose the training that will have the most immediate impact on your writing — whether you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or just not producing consistently.

Why These Free Trainings Matter

If writing feels chaotic, frustrating, or like something you “should just get done,” you’re not alone — and it’s not because you lack motivation or talent.

Most academics never learn the systems that make writing predictable and sustainable. These short trainings give you one powerful, immediately actionable strategy that works in the real realities of academic life. 

How to Use These Free Trainings

❯ Pick the area that feels most urgent or familiar right now.
❯ Watch your chosen training — each is short, practical, and focused on real impact.
❯ Start applying one or two ideas today and see your writing take shape. 

 

Start Here for Writing Advice

Build a Consistent Writing Habit

3 Steps to an Effective Writing Habit

These 3 small that make writing automatic, not accidental.

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Protect Your Writing Time

Write in a Time Scarce Environment

Learn how to create real protected writing hours that survive academic workload.

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Conquer Journal Article Writing

Write a Compelling Journal Article Introduction

Get this right, and avoid the 5 reasons for rejection

WATCH THE FREE TRAINING HERE
 

PREPARE FOR submission WITH CONFIDENCE:
5 steps

5 Must-Take Steps to Get Your Paper in Shape

Practical action orientated checklist before you submit

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WRITE YOUR MONOGRAPH IN 12 MONTHS

6 Essential Steps to Getting Your Book Written in 12 months

Access my WRITER Framework to move your monograph forward

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PRESSURE TEST YOUR MONOGRAPH IDEATION

PDF Guide to Writing an academic book

Stuck on your monograph? Try this to move you forward

Revisit the idea with my step by step guidance

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You don’t need to overhaul your whole life to write well.
You just need one clear, effective strategy.


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