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Academic Writing Workshops

Standalone workshops on academic writing, publishing, careers, and the realities of research life — built around exercises participants actually do, not slides they passively watch.

For: Departments, graduate schools, and research networks looking for focused professional development for their researchers, doctoral candidates, or postdocs.

Please contact me at info@melaniesindelar.com

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What's included

A custom-designed slide deck (PowerPoint / Keynote) for the session
A participant workbook with the exercises and key reference material
Practical, hands-on exercises participants work through during the workshop
Live facilitation and discussion led by me
Half-day or full-day formats, delivered online or on-site

Growing workshop database

A selection of workshops available in the community — all included for you.

Journal article writing

How to plan, draft, and finish a journal article — from positioning the contribution to handling reviewer feedback.

How to create a writing system

Building a sustainable writing routine that survives teaching loads, admin, and life — covering planning, sessions, and tracking progress.

Preparing for the academic job market

Materials, strategy, and mindset for the job market — application documents, interviews, and how to present yourself across formats.

AI in academia

Practical, critical use of AI tools in research and writing — what they're good for, what to avoid, and how to stay in control of your own work.

Workshops for postdocs

Dedicated sessions for postdocs on positioning, productivity, publishing, and navigating the next career step.

Custom topics on request

Workshops can be built around the specific challenges your researchers are facing — get in touch to discuss.