September Online Writing Retreat for PhD students

September Online Writing Retreat for PhD students

By The Thriving Researcher

Make space for your writing this September—connect, reset, and refocus alongside other social science + humanities researchers.

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

September has always had a strange rhythm.

Some of you are just beginning — notebooks crisp, tabs multiplying, the scale of it all still sinking in.Others are returning — not quite fresh, not quite burnt out, just aware that the next stretch matters.

This retreat is for both.

A full-day writing space built for the real pace of academic life — whether you're finding your footing or re-entering with a list that’s grown teeth.

We don’t do pressure here. We do progress that feels possible.

There’ll be structure — because structure softens decision fatigue.

There’ll be community — because yes, you’re the one doing the work, but you don’t have to do it alone.

And in between the deep focus sessions? You’ll find yourself remembering what it feels like to write without constant interruption — or apology.

Whether you’re finishing your methodology, mapping out a new chapter, or just needing to begin — you’ll be in good company.

🔗 Want more in the meantime?

Catch me on PhD Progress Weekly on Substack or LinkedIn — for writing momentum that actually fits your academic brain.

Frequently asked questions

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ?

Whatever helps you work best — laptop, notes, coffee, snacks. Once you sign up, you’ll get a prep email with suggestions to help you get the most from the day.

DO I NEED GROUP WRITING EXPERIENCE?

Not at all. I guide everyone through the structure at the start — this retreat is designed to feel supportive, not intimidating.

CAN I ASK QUESTIONS?

Absolutely. There are moments throughout the day for questions, guidance, and support. No overthinking needed.

IS THE RETREAT RECORDED?

Nope. I keep the space intentionally unrecorded so that everyone can show up fully — distraction-free, comparison-free.

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The Thriving Researcher

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Sep 18 · 01:00 PDT