Flourish
Cultivating a Sustainable Writing Practice
September 8, 2025 - November 14, 2025
Registration Deadline: August 26
Imagine a writing life where you make consistent progress on your major projects while feeling supported and grounded, even amidst competing demands on your time.
Through the support and practical guidance in this 10-week course,
we believe this kind of writing life
is within reach!
You’re a great fit for Flourish if you…
🌿 Are a driven scholar juggling research, teaching, service, and life and want a sustainable writing process that fits into your busy life.
🌿 Have a major writing goal, such as completing a journal article, dissertation chapter, or book chapter, and want expert guidance to make tangible progress over 10 weeks.
🌿 Struggle with prioritizing your writing projects and need strategies to manage your time and energy effectively.
🌿 Experience perfectionism, procrastination, or fear of critique that keeps you from achieving your potential as a writer and scholar.
🌿 Want to enjoy a rich, fulfilling life outside of work while making meaningful progress on your writing.
🌿 Desire a supportive community of like-minded scholars to share challenges, celebrate wins, and keep you motivated.
Together, we’ll work to shift your mindset from publish or perish
to publish and flourish!
Course Highlights
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Flexible Learning Options
A 10-week course with asynchronous video modules and the option for live sessions for deeper engagement.
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Tiered Pricing
Two pricing tiers designed to accommodate various needs and budgets.
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Accountability and Support
Access group messaging for real-time peer support and motivation.
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Focus on Well-Being
Practical strategies for maintaining a balanced approach to productivity and well-being throughout your writing journey.
Who is Flourish for?
Flourish is tailored for early-career scholars who are ready to build a sustainable writing practice that not only drives meaningful progress toward their goals this semester but also lays the foundation for long-term career success.
Our goals
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Focus on advancing a major writing project, such as a journal article, dissertation chapter, or book chapter, with guidance designed to help you stay motivated and organized.
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Explore strategies to build a sustainable writing practice that fits into your busy life, so you can approach your projects with consistency and balance.
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Discover practical methods to break big projects into manageable steps, helping you stay organized and make steady progress at your own pace.
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Address perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and fear of criticism using techniques to help you write with greater clarity and confidence.
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Gain insights into supporting your mental, emotional, and physical well-being while staying productive, helping you navigate the demands of your professional and personal life.
Check out what’s inside each module!
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Module 1: Aligning Your Goals and What Matters Most
Are you juggling too much and feeling pulled in all directions? This module will help you focus on what truly matters. By creating a customized roadmap, you will be able to balance your life and your writing goals with institutional expectations, providing you with a clear path without feeling overburdened.
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Module 2: Tackling Big Projects with Confidence
Big writing projects can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. This module will teach you how to break them into smaller, actionable tasks. By setting clear milestones, you’ll learn to approach your manuscript with focus and momentum, making steady progress without the stress.
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Module 3: Writing Strategies for Every Stage
“Writing” is a wide category. In this module, you will learn about the purposes of different types of writing and how they work at different stages. Plus, we’ll introduce mindsets and tools that make every writing session more effective, whether you’re brainstorming ideas or editing a final draft.
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Module 4: Creating Writing Conditions That Work
While many of us long for the ideal writing environment, most people rarely find it regularly. This module helps you assess your ideal writing conditions and adapt them to fit your real life. Set yourself up for success by creating a writing routine that fits your needs.
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Module 5: Moving Past Imposterism and Perfectionism
Feeling like you or your ideas don’t belong or that you should keep working until your project is perfect can hinder your progress. This module will help you identify and overcome these writing challenges and gain self-compassion and doubt-overcoming skills.
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Module 6: Reviewing and Realigning Goals
Sometimes, staying on track means pausing to reassess. This module guides you through a reflective process to evaluate your progress and realign your goals. You’ll learn how to make adjustments to stay focused on what matters most, ensuring you keep building momentum.
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Module 7: Becoming a Resilient Writer
Fear of critique and rejection can hold you back, but they don’t have to. This module builds on the last session, helping you develop the resilience and confidence needed to grow as a writer. With practical tools and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to keep moving forward—even when facing feedback.
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Module 8: Unlocking Creativity and Focus
Did you know that rest and play are vital for productive writing? This module will show you how to incorporate downtime into your routine to boost creativity and focus. By taking care of yourself, you’ll be able to approach your work with fresh energy and greater clarity.
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Module 9: Finding and Growing Your Community
Writing doesn’t have to be a solo journey. In this module, you’ll discover how to create accountability systems and build a supportive writing community. Learn strategies to foster meaningful connections that motivate you, offer feedback, and help you stay on track long after the course ends.
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Module 10: Future-Proofing Your Writing Life
This is just the beginning. In this final module, you’ll develop an action plan for continuing your writing journey. With clear next steps and strategies to maintain your progress, you’ll be ready to keep building momentum and achieve your writing goals beyond the course.
We offer two flexible participation options tailored to fit both your schedule and budget.
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The Foundation Track
€575 paid in full or €200 a month for three months*
Foundation is perfect for those seeking a flexible, self-paced experience with the support of a virtual community. This is the most flexible option, allowing you to engage asynchronously when it’s convenient for you.
Features:
🌿 Lifetime access to 10 video modules, plus handouts and worksheets
🌿 Group messaging for support and connection
🌿 Weekly accountability check-ins for your writing goals
🌿 Weekly 15-minute office hour slots for questions, feedback, or getting unstuck*VAT will be added for EU- and UK-based participants
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The Momentum Track
€1075 paid in full or €280 a month for four months*
Momentum takes you beyond self-paced learning with live group coaching and coworking sessions, offering greater support, accountability, and community. We’ll help you reflect on your progress and receive real-time feedback in a community of fellow writers.
Features:
🌿 Everything included in the Foundation Tier
🌿 Six live group coaching sessions
🌿 Actionable assignments to help you apply what you’re learning
🌿 Four co-working sessions to build momentum and stay on track with your project
Momentum Track Schedule
Beginning the Week of Sept. 8
In the Momentum Track, we’ll meet weekly over 10 weeks, alternating between group coaching and co-working sessions.
Group coaching happens six times during the course to review goals, discuss assignments, and troubleshoot challenges together. These sessions provide clarity, support, and actionable next steps to keep you on track.
Co-working sessions focus on action: set a goal, work for 50 minutes, and reflect on your progress. These sessions help you build momentum and turn your goals into results.
Once you register for the course, you’ll receive a short availability survey so we can find a weekly meeting time that works for your small group. That way, meetings fit into your schedule—and you’ll meet consistently with the same supportive group each week.
Ready to Flourish?
Apply for the course below.
Fill out the short form below to help me get to know you and your goals. I read every application personally and will follow up within 48 hours. This is not a high-pressure process—just a chance to make sure Flourish is the right fit to support your writing life.
You can also email me at jenn@jennmcclearen.com to express interest and ask questions.
Registration Deadline: August 26
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Client Testimonials
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"I’ve learned how to envision the career I want and take actionable steps toward achieving it. "
Jenn has been a steady source of support, encouragement, and guidance. She doesn’t just give advice—she models everything she offers. As her client, I’ve learned how to envision the career I want and take actionable steps toward achieving it. She’s helped me prioritize the projects that matter most to me and find better ways to manage my time as a neurodivergent person and parent of a neurodivergent child.
Dr. Briana Barner, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland
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"These shifts in my mindset have helped me grow more confident as a scholar."
Working with Jenn has helped me transform my relationship to writing. Her attentive listening, suggestions, and positive reinforcement have helped me decrease my anxiety towards writing and remember all the things I love about writing. Jenn's coaching has helped me think of writing as any other part of my life, rather than a high-stakes "my career depends on this" act of perfection. These shifts in my mindset have helped me grow more confident as a scholar and move towards a daily writing practice.
Dr. Karolina Dos Santos, Postdoctoral Scholar, New York University Gallatin
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"Working with Jenn transformed my dissertation writing perspective, shifting it from an overwhelming challenge to a manageable writing practice."
Working with Jenn transformed my dissertation writing perspective, shifting it from an overwhelming challenge to a manageable writing practice. First, I recognized the habits and thought patterns that hindered my motivation, stifled creativity, and dulled my passion for the project. Second, I adopted a more playful and exploratory approach by engaging in free writing sessions, experimenting with theoretical ideas, and adopting a narrative style. Finally, I cultivated habits that brought structure and focus to my writing.
Luis Rivera-Figueroa, Ph.D. Candidate, The University of Texas at Austin
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"She is able to decipher an end goal through what felt like my confused rambling."
What I appreciated about working with Jenn is that when you tell her about your project, what you want to accomplish, and what you are having trouble with, she can turn it into tangible and specific goals with solutions. She is able to decipher an end goal through what felt like my confused rambling. In the time I worked with Jenn, I was able to complete my dissertation, which has now garnered the interest of publishers and is the blueprint for my forthcoming book. Additionally, I was able to write, revise, and publish my first peer-reviewed academic article. Her help is invaluable and neither of these projects could have been completed without her assistance.
Dr. Lily Kunda, Assistant Teaching Professor, The College of William and Mary
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"Her support and guidance have empowered me to overcome mental barriers, prioritize my goals, and approach academic writing with renewed confidence and clarity.
Working with Jenn has been transformative—she has helped me cultivate a positive and productive relationship with writing through sustainable routines and clear strategies. Her support and guidance have empowered me to overcome mental barriers, prioritize my goals, and approach academic writing with renewed confidence and clarity.
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14-Day Risk-Free Guarantee
I want you to feel confident about joining Flourish, which is why I offer a 14-day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee.
Here’s how it works: Within the first 14 days of the course, you’ll have full access to the first two modules and everything they include—video lessons, exercises, and resources. If you’re part of the Momentum Tier, you’ll also get to participate in the first live group coaching and co-working sessions.
This gives you the chance to experience the course, try out the strategies, and connect with the community without any pressure.
If, by the end of those two weeks, you decide the course isn’t right for you, simply email me at jenn@jennmcclearen.com, and I’ll issue a full refund—no questions asked.
FAQs
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This course is ideal for making significant progress on a chapter of a book or dissertation or drafting a journal article. It’s helpful to have your research completed—or at least far enough along to begin writing—but this isn’t a strict requirement.
You can also bring a previously drafted project that needs substantial revision to prepare for publication or defense. The focus is on active writing and developing sustainable habits, so having a project in progress is key.
If you’re unsure whether your project fits, feel free to email me at jenn@jennmcclearen.com, and we can discuss it together.
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The videos in each weekly module will be approximately 30 minutes long, with accompanying exercises that can take 15 minutes or longer, depending on your level of engagement. Engaging in the community is entirely up to you, though it’s strongly encouraged for additional support and accountability.
If you’re enrolled in the Momentum tier, plan to dedicate approximately one hour each to the five assignments and one hour each week to either group coaching or co-working sessions.
During co-working, you’ll be actively making progress on your writing project—so it’s time well spent!
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No problem! You’ll have lifetime access to all the course materials, including any future updates. This means you can return to the content at any time, whether you’re ready to dive in now or want to revisit certain sections later. Progress isn’t about finishing on a schedule; it’s about moving forward.
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That’s exactly why Flourish exists. The course starts by helping you clarify your priorities and break down big projects into manageable steps. Instead of adding to your overwhelm, it’s designed to help you create clarity and focus, so you know exactly where to start and how to keep going.
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Like anything worthwhile, you’ll get out of Flourish what you put into it. The more engaged you are—whether it’s watching the lessons, completing the exercises, or connecting with the community—the more transformational the experience will be.
That said, Flourish is designed with busy scholars in mind. It’s not about adding more to your plate; it’s about helping you work smarter and align your efforts with your goals. To truly see results, you need to believe that investing in yourself is not just important—it’s vital.
This is your opportunity to break free from old habits, approach your work differently, and build a sustainable, fulfilling writing practice. Commit to this journey, and you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish.
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I hear this all the time as a scholarly writing coach, and it’s why Flourish is intentionally designed for people who feel like they don’t have time. The course helps you make space for what truly matters, saving you time in the long run. If you’re feeling too busy now, ask yourself, “Realistically, will I ever have the time unless I learn to do things differently?”
That’s all the more reason to join—we teach you tools to regain control of your schedule.
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Of course, only you can answer this question. But I’d encourage you to think about what it’s costing you to stay stuck—missed deadlines, stress, or the feeling of falling short of your potential. Flourish gives you the tools to break those patterns, make meaningful progress, and build a sustainable writing practice. Your time, energy, and well-being are worth the investment.
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I want you to feel confident in your decision to join Flourish. If you find that the course isn’t the right fit for you, you can request a full refund within 14 days of the course start date. No questions asked—just email me at jenn@jennmcclearen.com, and I’ll take care of it.
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I prefer to accept payments via Stripe, which securely processes credit and debit cards. Often, your university can use their procurement card (ProCard) for payment, or they may reimburse you directly. I recommend contacting your university’s finance or administrative office as soon as possible to confirm their process.
If your university requires a different form of payment, please reach out to me at jenn@jennmcclearen.com, and I’ll work with you to find a solution.
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Yes! For your convenience, the Foundation Tier can be divided into four monthly payments, and the Momentum Tier can be divided into six monthly payments.
A Personal Note from Jenn
I created this course because I know exactly how it feels to be where you are.
Early in my career, I often struggled to understand how the system worked, to manage what felt like an endless mountain of tasks, and to find any sense of balance between my academic life and my personal well-being. It was overwhelming, isolating, and, at times, exhausting. But I also know that change is possible.
Over time, I learned how to work smarter, not harder. I developed writing habits and strategies that helped me manage my workload more effectively, making consistent progress on my projects. These practices carried into a successful research career as a professor at an R1 university, where I learned how to sustain productivity without compromising my values.
You feel the same pressures I once faced—the constant demand to do more, often without the support you deserve.
Academia’s capitalistic, individualistic structures can make it easy to feel like you’re constantly behind or that you have to handle everything on your own.
That’s why I created Flourish—a space where your humanity comes first.
This course is designed to give you the tools and support to create positive momentum in your own writing. It offers practical strategies, expert guidance, and a supportive community, all tailored to help you navigate your unique challenges as a scholar. While I can’t guarantee specific outcomes, I truly believe that if you engage fully with the course, you’ll see meaningful progress and start building habits that serve you well beyond these 10 weeks.
The results you want—a sustainable writing practice and a full life—take effort and commitment, but you already have what it takes. Taking this step can feel like a leap, but consider this: what’s the bigger risk—staying stuck and overwhelmed or giving yourself the opportunity to try a new approach?
Investing in yourself isn’t just about this course; it’s about laying the foundation for a more sustainable and fulfilling way of working. You don’t have to figure this out alone, and you don’t have to keep feeling like you’re falling behind. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Join me in Flourish, and let’s take this step together. Your work—and your well-being—matter.
Results Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to accurately represent the Flourish course and the educational value it provides. However, individual results may vary. While the course offers proven strategies and tools to help you improve your writing practice and productivity, there is no guarantee of specific outcomes, such as completing a project or achieving publication, as results depend on many factors beyond our control. Your progress will depend on your starting point, level of engagement, effort, and other personal circumstances. This course is designed to support you, but success requires commitment and active participation. By enrolling in the Flourish course, you acknowledge that the tools and strategies provided are meant to guide and empower you but are not a guarantee of any specific result. Subject to our refund policy (see burning questions section above for the policy), all course content is provided without express or implied warranties. If you have any questions about the course or whether it’s the right fit for your goals, please feel free to contact me at jenn@jennmcclearen.com.