You’ve got an idea that you want to share with the world. You’ve done the research, now it’s just time to get those ideas down on paper.

Easier said than done, am I right?

You don’t have to do this alone. Every athlete needs a coach. Every writer needs an editor.

And just like any good coach, I will clearly explain the exact rules of the game, cheer you on, and critique your mistakes.

I have over 11 years of experience with academic writing from grant proposals to journal articles to dissertations. I would be honored to take part in your journey. Let’s chat about how we can work together to tell the story of your research.

I’ve been there and I know how it feels. You want to bring your natural creativity and unique brilliance into a form that others can understand.

I can help with that.

But don’t take my word for it. Let my former clients speak for themselves:

“I was lucky to work with Sam in the final stages of my dissertation and I cannot overstate its impact on my success.  I owe both the completion of my dissertation as well as its quality to Sam’s coaching in the final months.” –Katie Clifford, PhD

“I have had such positive experiences working with Sam on my academic writing. I remember Sam helping with me with a really tricky journal article. He helped me talk through my main arguments and structure. We looked at my sentence-level issues as well. I was impressed that Sam put in extra time with me to make sure my overall structure was solid.” –Bianca Frazer, PhD

An extra dose of confidence and persistence will get your voice heard.

I can help with that.

My clients tell me again and again that they need a cheerleader and an advocate for their ideas. They are not alone. We all need someone in our corner. Academia is not always friendly, and we often find ourselves alone. But I will always be in your corner.

“Sam was my biggest champion, provided support, pep talks, and made the isolating task of writing feel more like a team activity.” —Katie Clifford, PhD 

“Having a safe space like the one you offered where you can share your experiences and feel heard has made a difference in my overall confidence with writing. Thank you so much, Sam!” –anonymous PhD Candidate at CU Boulder, 2019

You must balance your desire to write with the constant demands on your time and attention.

I can help with that.

I will hold you accountable to show up for yourself.

You deserve the time and space to let your creativity shine. You deserve to have your voice heard.

I am committed to making sure that all writers with the desire to publish have their voice heard, no matter what their economic situation. We will set up a payment plan together that is affordable and works for your schedule. I often work with students who are on a tight budget and offer affordable hourly rates. You only pay for what you need; no contracts, packages or obligations.

And if you’re not 100% satisfied at any point in the process? I guarantee your money back, no questions asked.

“Sam provided me support and accountability, which together were critical.  Early in my meetings with him, he asked what my timeline was and then we broke the big milestones down into bite sized, manageable pieces… He came up with a clear plan for how I would finish, broken down by day, and then had regular check-ins to provide me the accountability I needed to enact the plan. This freed up my time to write rather than stress and plan. I am so thankful for his support and wish that everyone had the opportunity to work with him in their graduate studies.” –Katie Clifford, PhD

“Dissertation writing can be so lonely, and I felt like at times I was getting lost in the weeds… Working with Sam helped me feel less alone, as they worked with me on a regular basis to help me track the progression of my arguments. Sam was patient, a good-listener, and helped me improve my arguments… It helped so much to work with Sam, and I feel like my overall academic writing skills have improved over the course of their time working with me on my dissertation.” –Bianca Frazer, PhD

“Sam, I think you have done an outstanding job in these writing workshops… I feel that you are part of my writing path and I would love to keep in touch with you to share my achievements in writing… On a scale from 1 to 10, to me, you have a 10! You have been amazing in the coordination and development of these programs to help graduate students. Thank you!” –anonymous writing workshop participant, PhD Candidate at CU-Boulder, 2019