A Supportive Online Programme to Boost Your Research Writing Confidence
Next cohort starts May ‘26
Inclusive PhD writing-support programme led by linguist, educator and coach, Dr Lizzy Tanguay
Struggling with your PhD writing?
Do any of these sound familiar?
- You find yourself staring at a blank page, unsure how to start your thesis or chapter.
- You have loads of ideas but are unsure how to organise them clearly on the page.
- You keep getting vague supervisor feedback like “be clearer,” “improve structure,” or “needs to be more critical” and aren’t sure what to change.
- You spend hours writing but are feeling stuck or unproductive.
- You lack confidence in your academic writing voice.
- You’re Googling “should I quit my PhD?” at 3 a.m.
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone.
Many of the postgraduate researchers I’ve worked with face these challenges while writing their thesis or journal articles.
Supervisors often don’t have the time to provide the extra support or expertise that PhD students need for writing development.
That’s why I developed the PhD Writing Accelerator programme.
A comprehensive programme of support blending my background in teaching research writing (fun fact: I’m probably the only PhD coach with a PhD in academic discourse) and my ILM coaching skills.
What is the PhD Writing Accelerator?
The PhD Writing Accelerator is a structured, supportive 10-week online programme tailored to help postgraduate researchers like you build sustainable writing habits, improve clarity and structure, and gain confidence in academic writing.
This course is ideal if you want to:
- Develop a regular writing routine that fits your schedule
- Learn effective research writing strategies to communicate your ideas clearly
- Understand how to interpret and implement supervisor feedback
- Strengthen the logical flow and argumentation in your thesis or article
- Join a welcoming community of researchers for motivation and accountability
“Helped me address my lack of confidence with my writing and move forward in order to complete the thesis.”
– Dr P. (Sports Science)
An Inclusive Space for Diverse Researchers
I have worked with postgraduate researchers from all backgrounds and disciplines, including:
- Mature students returning to academic study
- First-generation and underrepresented PhD candidates
- Students who feel unsure about their academic writing skills or belonging in academia
- Multilingual writers using English as an additional language
- Neurodivergent researchers seeking a supportive writing environment
You’ll receive supportive, constructive feedback in an environment that respects your unique challenges and helps you succeed without you needing to sacrifice your wellbeing.
“I finally understand what ‘clarity’ means in academic writing, and Lizzy’s feedback helped me make real progress on my thesis.”
– Maria, PhD Student in Social Sciences
Course Structure & Details
The course runs for 10 weeks with a blend of teaching and group coaching:
- Interactive teaching sessions focused on academic writing craft and strategies.
- Implementation and live group coaching sessions for personalised feedback and accountability.
- Discussion boards for those who prefer to ask questions online rather than in a group environment.
Who Should Join?
This course is perfect for postgraduate researchers who:
- Struggle with writing productivity or academic clarity
- Need structured guidance and peer support
- Are preparing upgrade reports, chapters, or journal articles
- Want to improve their ability to respond to feedback
- Are new to academic writing or want to regain their writing confidence