December Online Writing Retreat for PhD students

December Online Writing Retreat for PhD students

By The Thriving Researcher

A calm, focused space to write before the end-of-year rush. One day. Real progress. Deep relief. Join us.

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Check in and goal setting

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Writing Session 1

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Morning break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Writing Session 2

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch break

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Writing Session 3

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Break

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Writing Session 4

4:30 PM - 4:40 PM

Check in on achievements

Good to know

Highlights

  • 7 hours, 30 minutes
  • Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event

About this event

Family & Education • Education

December doesn’t start slow.It arrives in a rush — last-minute marking, supervision meetings, school concerts, and your inbox quietly reminding you that "we’ll revisit this in January" really means… you’ll revisit it.

But before the holidays tip from gentle to chaotic, this retreat offers you an oasis.One day.Just for your research.

No holiday distractions.No new-year-pressure.No pretending you’ll magically “find time” once the school breaks begin.

Here’s what you will find:

  • Calm, focused writing sprints that actually move your work forward
  • Gentle structure that protects your time (without squeezing it)
  • A community of PhD students also trying to close the year with intention, not exhaustion

Whether you want to wrap up a chapter, revisit a neglected draft, or simply feel like you’ve done something for yourselfbefore the break — this space is here for you.

You don’t need to gear up.You just need to arrive.

🔗 Want ongoing writing support?

I’m on PhD Progress Weekly (Substack) and LinkedIn — for researcher momentum that actually respects your limits.

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Frequently asked questions

WHAT IF I HAVEN'T WRITTEN IN WEEKS?

Even better. This retreat meets you where you are — gently, without shame or false urgency.

DO I NEED GROUP WRITING EXPERIENCE?

Not at all. I walk everyone through the structure. No prior experience needed — just a project, and a little presence.

WHAT DO I BRING?

Whatever helps you write: laptop, notes, snacks, reference lists. You’ll get an email with simple prep ideas once you sign up.

CAN I ASK QUESTIONS?

Yes. I’m here to support you throughout the day — and you can engage as much or as little as you need.

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The Thriving Researcher

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Dec 18 · 01:00 PST