Magda N.
Before I joined this community I felt stuck, not anymore
Before I joined this community, I was struggling a lot with the academic writing process. My papers kept getting rejected, and I felt this constant mix of insecurity and burnout, even though I loved my field - psychology and psychoanalysis. I felt like I was doing "something" important, but I wasn't quite sure "what". That uncertainty felt very unhealthy. By providing me with four game-changing things, the community basically saved my academic writing life: 1. Expert feedback I got superconstructive, thoughtful feedback from people who know what they're talking about. No more shooting blind! Community leader Marek Kiczkowiak and the coaches themselves are accomplished and successful academic writers. Hayden Godfrey was my coach, and his paper on academic humility is one of the best I've ever read. 2. Structure Rules They gave me a clear roadmap. Academic writing isn't just creative writing - it's a process with specific and trainable principles and guidelines that you learn just like you learn math or a language. 3. Finding my people I started to meet other researchers who totally understood the struggle of trying to write consistently and well. I wasn't alone anymore. 4. Building a writing routine I created a sustainable writing habit by watching lectures, studying, learning, and working with perfect worksheets focused on each part of each article type. I feel like I have made incredible progress. But this process takes time, of course. So be patient with yourself. My mindset has changed. I used to be goal-oriented and focused on getting a study published. Now I understand that writing is a meaningful journey that needs order, principles, and feedback. Using the templates and worksheets of the scholarly community is like having a GPS for academic writing. Each step feels interesting and safe. Without a doubt, this has been the best investment I have made in my professional development. I recommend it to any researcher feeling stuck.These days, writing doesn't stress me. I actually enjoy it😄.




