Writing and Research Coaching

📌 Writing and Research coaching:

Unlock the Power of Your Ideas

Academic research and writing is never just about putting words on a page. It’s about balancing ideas, deadlines, uncertainty, and ambition within a system that rarely makes space for the reflection or creativity that allows this work to grow.

Whether you're a graduate student developing your voice or an experienced academic trying to finish a major project, I help you work with your ideas rather than against them.

May conference Specials

Proposal Review + Paper Outline

We'll meet to talk through your abstract/proposal and develop a clear plan for your conference paper. (I won't tell that it is last minute!)

$100 for a 45-minute session. Includes pre-reading and a live session to map out a draft plan.

Paper Review + Presentation Strategy

We’ll work together to turn your full paper into a compelling, time-aware conference presentation. This includes guidance on timing, slide structure, and audience questions.

$225 for a 75-minute session.* Includes reading the full paper (up to 10–12 pages) and a live working session. (*Can be split into two sessions.)

Also, because why not...

PowerPoint creation for your paper

After discussing your needs, I’ll turn your paper into a clean, effective, conference-ready PowerPoint.

$250–350 depending on length and deadline. $50–75 for rush jobs.

Who I Work With

Employed Academics

You’ve published before, but now the work feels heavier. You're juggling service, teaching, and research and struggling to carve out real time for writing or connecting with the passion you used to have for the research.

If this is you, I can help you:

Reconnect with your intellectual spark and purpose
Move complex projects toward completion
Make strategic decisions about what to write and where to publish
Get feedback on drafts at any stage
Develop sustainable time and energy for writing

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Graduate Students

You're learning how to write as a scholar, often without much support for the emotion that comes with the writing and research process itself. Maybe you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to begin.

If this is you, I can help you:

Break through writing blocks
Build a manageable writing practice
Strengthen your scholarly voice and argument
Revise based on feedback
Navigate the emotional weight of academic writing

What to Expect

Writing and research coaching sessions are one-on-one and tailored to your needs. Some clients come with a specific project. Others want ongoing support and structure. Whether you're working on an article, a book chapter, or a your dissertation, we can focus on what matters most to you.

We might:

Talk through an idea you're developing
Review and discuss a draft or proposal
Map out a realistic writing or research timeline or next steps
Identify what's keeping you stuck
Create a writing and research process that fits your life

Rates and Booking

Appointments can be scheduled in 30 and 60 minute blocks and there is an option for a cohesive package over 6 months. Learn more about the rates here

Full Pay Schedule

📩 I bring insight, care, and creativity to every project, helping you write with confidence and impact.

If you're not sure what you need, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute call so we can talk about where you are and how I can help. Book now: Calendly.

Email me to ask a question or book a session. I’d love to hear what you’re working on! Samantha.Cutrara@gmail.com.

📧 Limited Offer for Graduate Students!

From May 1 to June 15, graduate students who email me directly can receive special discounted rates on writing and research support. Whether you need thesis or dissertation coaching, research guidance, or structural feedback, this is the perfect opportunity to get expert support at a reduced rate.

📩 Email me today to secure your spot: Samantha.Cutrara@gmail.com

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