get all your summer writing done in 2 short weeks!
A writing community for faculty tired of having to choose between writing and replenishment in the summer.
GET ALL YOUR SUMMER WRITING DONE IN 2 SHORT WEEKS!
For faculty tired of having to choose between writing and replenishment in the summer.
Schedule: May 19 - May 30, 2025
Sessions are weekdays 12:00 to 2:30 pm ET
Imagine...
- Stepping confidently into June having advanced (or completed!) your summer writing goals
- Enjoying time off without constant worries about what writing didn't get done
- Feeling accomplished and calm (instead of behind and frazzled) at the fall semester start
Yes, a nourishing and productive summer is possible with the right tools, structure, and support.
JOIN US FOR...
SUBMIT
A 2-week writing sprint that helps you:
PLAN SMARTER
WRITE MORE
FINISH FAST
While also discovering how to...
- Keep distractions from sabotaging your writing flow
- Boost your momentum quickly and easily
- Kickstart your writing when procrastination is high
"SUBMIT helped me get all the words I needed on the page (10,000+) for a book chapter in just two weeks...I'm absolutely positive I wouldn't have been able to make that kind of progress in that short a time. Writing in *this* community is powerful."
Sabriya Fisher, PhD
Assistant Professor, Wellesley College
As part of the community, you gain:
FIERCE FOCUS
Pave your way to writing brilliance knowing EXACTLY where to put your precious energy and attention for maximum progress.
FAST RESULTS
FIRST-RATE SUPPORT
Overcome avoidance, release perfectionism, and quiet your pesky inner critic with real-time accountability and coaching during each session.
And all you need to do is show up for 2 weeks in May.
That's it. You even get weekends off.
Okay, okay, you do need to do pre- and post-session exercises. But they only take 10 minutes. Pinky swear.
"I began the program with a half-written essay draft and left it with a full draft including citations. I feel relieved and am able to carve out some rest and relaxation during my summer break because of the work I put in during SUBMIT."
Sharika Crawford, PhD
Professor, United States Naval Academy
Get more writing done in 2 weeks than in 2 months on your own
in an inclusive community of faculty that support each other.
Here's exactly what the program includes:
- Daily co-work sessions that will have you writing faster (and with greater ease) than you ever thought possible.
- 5-step FOCUS + FLOW Framework designed to unleash your creativity while bring more clarity and confidence to your writing process.
- WriteON practices at the start of each session that teach you powerful techniques for making writing more productive and less stressful.
- Step-by-step guidance during each session to help you find and maintain your writing rhythm.
- Built-in community of writing besties who celebrate your wins, share in your challenges, and turn your solo writing journey into a collective triumph.
Plus these EXTRAS...
- Flourish Retreat ($397 value)
[May 17, 2024 from 12:00 to 2:30 pm ET]
- FOCUS + FLOW Toolkit ($100 value)
Get all this goodness for $997.
Registration ends May 5th at 5 pm ET.
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2025 Schedule: May 19 - May 30
Weekday sessions - 12:00 to 2:30 PM ET, starting May 19
Bonus Flourish Retreat - May 16, 12:00 to 2:30 PM ET
"I started a project in Focus Fridays, and SUBMIT got me across the finish line. The 30 minutes before our writing sessions involved research informed, practical advice from Roxanne that forced me to rethink patterns of behavior that got me stuck in a rut. I highly recommend Focus Fridays and SUBMIT for those who want a breakthrough."
Evelyn Simien, PhD
Professor, Univeristy of Connecticut
Hi! I'm Roxanne, WellAcademic Founder!
Licensed Psychologist. Faculty Coach. Full Professor.
I've coached hundreds of faculty in the last 10+ years toward writing success. These experiences, along with my own, have taught me one thing about summer writing...
It's immensely hard - hard to start, hard to maintain, hard to find space for among travel, caregiving, and other demands like summer teaching and administrative work.
All this adds tons and tons of stress to what should be a replenishing time. Not good!
That's why I've created a better summer experience for faculty - one where you're able to get your writing done upfront, so you can have the long, leisurely break your mind, body, and spirit desperately need.
Schedule: May 12 - May 26
Daily writing sessions: Weekdays 12:00 to 2:30 pm ET, starting May 15
Bonus retreat: 12:00 to 2:30 pm ET, Friday, May 12
A summer of writing wins and rest is within your reach with SUBMIT.
SAMPLE SESSION SCHEDULE
- 12:00 - 12:20 ET: Welcome + WriteON Practice
- 12:20 - 12:30 ET: Complete planning tools
- 12:30 - 2:30 ET: Timed Writing + Check-Ins
"The best thing about SUBMIT is not just the time and strategies to sit down and write, it's that the program reframes writing in a way that also makes it feel good to write."
Natalie Tronson, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Michigan
Data from 2024 offering:
Overall satisfaction
Would join again
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Attendee demographics
Participants are from a variety of ranks and institutions.
Delaware State University
Marquette University
Princeton University
University of Arizona
Queens College
University of California, San Francisco
University of Cincinnati
University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Maryland College Park
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Pittsburgh
University of Saint Thomas
University of South Carolina
University of St. Thomas
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wellesley College
And more!
Quick message from me before you go.
Correction: In the video I said SUBMIT is in the first 2 weeks of May. It's actually May 12 to May 26.
Need some peace of mind?
I’m so confident SUBMIT will work for you that I back up your investment with a 7-day unconditional money back guarantee.
It works like this - if you're not 100% satisfied with your results after the first week of the program, email me for a full refund. No questions asked.
That gives you a 7-day no risk period to check out the program, experience the retreat + sessions, and connect with the community.
"The community is caring, generous, and super smart. I'm so grateful to be a part of this!"
Michelle Nilson, PhD
Associate Professor, Simon Fraser University
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a woman of color. Will I feel comfortable in this program?
I see you. And I understand the need for spaces where you can show up just as you are.
WellAcademic is that space. As with our other programs (e.g., Focus Fridays, Makeover, and Well-Prepared), Women of color faculty make up a large proportion of our SUBMIT community.
Also, I'm a woman of color (Black, Asian, & White) whose work centers positionality, power, and privilege, which is evident in my coaching and scholarship.
I'm not a faculty member, can I still participate?
SUBMIT is most applicable to faculty and post-docs.
That said, others who think they would benefit from the program are welcome.
Can I really achieve my summer writing goals in 2.5 hrs daily for just 2 weeks?
Absolutely! I know it's counterintuitive, but intense focus for short bursts with breaks in between - how SUBMIT is set up - results in greater progress than long stretches of distracted work.
Plus, writing daily builds momentum, which means you start quicker and finish faster compared to working the same hours over a longer time period.
SUBMIT also has other factors shown to improve motivation and performance such as accountability, coaching, a fun atmosphere, and social support.
The thought of talking in a group makes me sweat. Can I opt out of the check-ins?
No. But I hear you. I'm a closet introvert, so I would never set something up that's awkward for folx like you and me.
That's why the check-ins are short, about 5 minutes, with just 3-4 participants. I also provide EXACTLY what you need to share.
This means there's no time to get nervous and no one is searching for conversation fillers. Phew!
Are the sessions recorded?
No. What makes SUBMIT special is that it's live. You can't replicate the real-time accountability, community, and support in a recording.
Is the program appropriate for tenured professors?
Absolutely! Faculty from a variety of ranks participate in WellAcademic's writing communities. In fact, 57% of our last SUBMIT cohort were tenured professors.
Will I have to do a lot of work outside the sessions?
Nope. I get that you're really busy. That's why almost all work happens in our daily sessions. You'll need just 10 minutes for the post-session reflection exercise. That's it.
How does SUBMIT differ from Focus Fridays, your other writing community?
Both SUBMIT and Focus Fridays use the same psychology-based session structure that makes writing easier and faster. That said, the goal of SUBMIT is to get you to the finish line on your summer writing goals in two weeks so you can have a leisurely break. It's a sprint.
Since Focus Fridays is a 10-week program in the fall and spring semesters, it's more like a marathon. The goal is to help you create sustainable writing and wellness routines using proven strategies that work if (when?) your semester goes off the rails.
Many of the folks in SUBMIT also participate in Focus Fridays to get year-round writing support.
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