I Want to finish my dissertation draft and...

A) Remember what it's like to get sleep.

B) Not have to sell a kidney.

C) Have conversations with people other than my cat/dog/fish.

D) Enjoy instant writing help when I'm stuck.

E) All of the above?

A women-only PhD writing group.

Get structure, accountability, and expert support.

Your dissertation writing just got easier (and more fun!)

The first month is completely free - no credit card required. We know you need to check if we're the right fit for you.

"Being part of this community made me feel like I was never alone in the process - it helped me to write through to get through - together!” — Judy, Doctor of Leadership and Higher Education

Here are the women you’ll be joining
An accountability group just for women PhDs

Apply and join your first session for free to find out if the Scholarly Sister's Sanctuary is the right fit for you.

Spaces in the group are limited and we don't accept everyone.

This community is for you if:

You need structure, accountability, and a consistent schedule to get work done on your dissertation.

Free workshops have not worked out for you - you just don't turn up or don't like the crowd.

You feel isolated and miss the company of peers like you.

You need help with dissertation questions from a real professor and expert coach.

When you need accountability, "free" and "unlimited" are no use at all.

It's just too easy to put off going to today's session when it's free and there's another one later.

This group is designed for to give you what you NEED to turn up and get to work:

Consistent, limited number of weekly sessions means maximum accountability
Low monthly fee to help you take your commitment seriously.

No contract means you still have the flexibility you need for your busy life - when you no longer need us, moving on is easy.

I designed this group for women who are determined and driven - women just like you.

Run by a women, for other women

No mansplaining. No toxic pressure. Just a group of women exactly like us, who know what you’re going through and are ready to root for you. This is not a bootcamp. It’s a sanctuary.

What is included

Live virtual writing workshops every week

Commit to at least 2 sessions per week to get the most out of the group. Work alongside students just like you in a safe, distraction-free space. You'll enjoy accountability as well as company.

Monthly Group Tutorials and Socials

Learn writing and research from an expert, in a friendly group session. See strategies modelled in real time and get your questions answered. Talk through common research experiences with peers.

A community of peer-supporters

Become part of a private community and connect with peers for mentorship, socialization, recruitment requests, sharing tools and resources, asking questions, & getting peer help and advice. You discover you're not alone on your dissertation journey.

Expert help with your dissertation challenges

Start with a free one-on-one coaching session to troubleshoot your immediate roadblocks. Then, get ongoing support from an expert dissertation coach, instantly available during sessions, as well as outside of session via email support. You won't have to wait for help any more.

Quick, easy access to essential dissertation resources

Find recommended resources and services quickly and easily. No more wasting valuable writing time trying to find the best transcribers, editors, or statisticians.

Library of Ready-to-Use Tools and Guides

Access specially curated resources, including writing prompts, guides to wellness, advice on workspace design, and information about grants and funding.

*No credit card required - you'll be automatically unsubscribed after the first month.

*Limited availability: Only 5 spaces per month.

*Price to upgrade if you want to stay: $99/month - that's just $6 per session (the same as a Starbucks Latte).

*1 year free if you haven't seen significant improvements in your focus, productivity, and sense of well-being after one month.

1 year free:
if you haven't seen significant improvements
in your focus, productivity, and sense of well-being after one month.

Limited availability:
Only 5 spaces per month.

How do the live workshop sessions work?

Dedicated writing workshops are held throughout the week:

Start by setting a writing intention (privately or in the chat).
Work without distraction in the company of other students
Chat support, so you never feel stuck
Finish by celebrating your successes for the day
Ask your most pressing questions about writing and research
Get answers, tips, and strategies from other graduate students
See processes modeled by a dissertation expert (me!)
Submit questions in advance via email, or simply ask them on the day.

Why Trust Me To Be Your Writing Sanctuary Leader?

Student reviews from real graduate students reveal the ethos that I bring to every student and every writing workshop:

RATED 4.9 OUT OF 5 IN CLIENT REVIEWS

"Thoughtful, dedicated attention. Jen was 1000% "in it" with me."

"Kind, honest, very knowledgeable, and doesn't make me feel bad about not being a great writer."

"She was so kind, understanding, and helpful. She made what's usually a super complicated, and difficult process, very clear, and so understandable, that I was never confused about what to do next in the process."

"Dr. Jen is brilliant, patient and supportive."

"She moves you through your projected goals or deadlines in a systematic way while making it conceptually feasible. Her genuine care and interests in you sets her apart."

“Students seem to genuinely appreciate that she cares and wants them to improve and teach them life skills to succeed. Jen's emotional intelligence is enormous and she is incredibly dedicated..”

Get Started by Joining A Session Today

Apply and schedule your first session to get started for free!

What will happen next?

STEP 1: Click the button above to fill out the application form and select and schedule your first workshop - you'll automatically be enrolled in the group.
STEP 2: Check your email - you'll get an email invitation to the workshop you picked and an enrollment email with everything you need to know about the group.
STEP 3: Attend a free 1-on-1 coaching session to troubleshoot any pressing problems that are holding you back - you're not alone!

It's that easy!

Here are the top three reasons students tell me they value me as their group leader.

Since I started Read Write Perfect, LLC, four years ago, I've assisted countless students in successfully completing their dissertations. The personalized support I provide has been crucial to this achievement. However, I've noticed a recurring issue – many of you describe feeling isolated. Without a community of peers and a structured, safe space to work in, progress can feel slow, and the journey can seem lonely.

The availability of such a community was one the highlights of my experience as a doctoral student at the University of Wales, and I credit it with a lot of my success as an academic. That's why the Scholarly Sister's Sanctuary was created - to give you the most positive dissertation experience possible!

1

I am a real professor with genuine higher education experience

I earned my PhD in 2009 from the University of Wales, and since then I have worked in academia as a professor and trained as a qualified teacher (check out my certificates below). As well as publishing books and articles in my own field (children’s literature), I have served as an editor and reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed publications. In the past year, I have helped more than 20 graduate students successfully complete their degrees--and I can help you, too.

2

I’m not a big company.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t really like crowds. When you work with me, you work with ME – not a big group of coaches. You always know exactly who you’ll be seeing in a session, and who will be reviewing your work – because it will be me.

3

I make your well-being as well as your success a priority.

There is too much toxic pressure, competition, and burnout in academia already – I refuse to add to it. Instead, I will look out for your overall wellbeing as well as just your completion deadline – even when you don’t remember to. I'll remind you to take breaks, suggest self-care strategies, cheerlead for you at every stage, and listen when you need to have a rant or vent some frustration. Think of me as your "dissertation doula"!

Workshop sessions are available throughout the week at multiple times.

Frequently asked questions

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Why should I pay to join a writing group?

There are a lot of free workshops out there - but they don't all give you what you need. This group is intended for students who are really serious about committing to a regular writing schedule - and willing to back that intention up with the commitment of a dedicated group. It's also exclusively for women, so you can enjoy a safe and supported space surrounded by your peers.

If you feel isolated, need peer support, struggle to work consistently on your dissertation, or need frequent help with dissertation questions, and are willing to be proactive about solving these problems, then this group is for you. The weekly workshops provide both consistency and support.

What are the benefits for me?

This group has been designed to meet the needs described to me by countless students—which is one of the reasons the spaces are booked up so quickly! The group workshop format means you can get more support hours each week and for a lower cost than traditional one-on-one coaching. More importantly, you’ll have the chance to connect with and work alongside other students just like you, providing more of the social and emotional support that is often lacking in doctoral programs. With me there in the workshops to answer your questions, you’ll also be able to overcome minor hurdles much faster than if you had to wait for your supervisor, and with the assurance of knowing the answer comes from years of dissertation expertise.

Is this group going to be too time-consuming for me?

Although the group offers multiple workshops each week, you are free to pick and choose which sessions to attend. Too busy this week? Just drop in for one, or half, or give it a miss altogether. Crunching to a deadline next week? Come to all the sessions! How involved you get in the group is entirely up to you—take full advantage of the benefits of accountability and support, but with the flexibility to suit your busy life. To get the most out of the group, I recommend committing to 2 workshops per week if you can.

What if I need more support?

Outside of workshop sessions, you’ll also have the Facebook community available for questions, social connection, and other forms of peer support, and the full resource library to mine for useful information as well. You’ll also have the ability to purchase all the add-on services (transcription, statistics support, plagiarism reports) that are not available to the wider public. And of course, if you need one-on-one coaching, you get priority on available spaces!

What if I give it a try, and it’s not for me?

Your subscription will automatically cancel after the one-month free trial, unless you choose to continue. Once you do subscribe, you can cancel your subscription at any time, no questions asked. I also offer an awesome guarantee: 1 year of group sessions free if you have not made progress after 1 month. What have you got to lose? 😊

When are the workshop sessions held?

Workshop sessions are held throughout the week at various times to suit many different time zones.

Can anyone join?

Anyone who identifies as a woman and is working on an academic project is welcome to join the group. If you do not identify as a woman but still need support, please book a free back-on-track discovery call with me to discuss other ways I can help you get the support you need.

Join your first session and start your free trial to find out if the Scholarly Sister's Sanctuary is the right fit for you.