Group programs for institutions

Learn how to write a good first draft

Get practical skills from an expert

Information is everywhere. If you want to learn anything you can ask Dr Google and get, at the very least, enough information to get you started. Academic writing is no different — there is no shortage of blog posts and books and courses that will teach you a step-by-step process for getting it done.

For years I also taught a writing process. In fact, I still teach it. But what I also know, as a coach, is that a process isn’t enough. People love my writing workshops and feel inspired to take action on the day; however, I’ve no doubt that when they get back to their desk and the rest of the real world, many still struggle to find time to write, to say no to requests on their time and to overcome the fear of rejection to submit their document.

That is why my workshops are now a blend of teaching and coaching. I will give you a step-by-step process to follow when writing your paper. But I will also help you overcome the emotional hurdles that result in writer’s block. This is actually the work you need to do but that is rarely addressed in the world of academia.

Contact me to discuss how I can help you (or, if you are in university administration, your staff and students) feel happier and become more productive in terms of their publication rate.

What workshops do you offer?

Below are the outlines of workshops I currently deliver. I am happy to create customised events for your institution.

How do I book a workshop?

If you would like to get some training at your organisation, please contact me today.

Thank you for your wonderful workshop ‘Getting the story right: Writing the first draft’. I have been suffering from ‘Can’t get started’ disease and your workshop helped me immensely. What I really found helpful was the workbook exercises alongside your reassurance that free writing and bullet points are okay to begin with. I went home after your workshop and wrote out the entire first draft of my literature review. It was in bullet point form, but once I did this I was then able to start writing sentences and plugging in my evidence. This was such a relief to me! And my supervisor was incredibly impressed with my progress at our next meeting. So thank you from the bottom of my heart and the top of my brain — you were able to connect the two for me.

LM, PhD student, Newcastle

We have been offering Malini’s workshops to our HDR students for three years now, and they have been extremely popular. Students gain a lot from the structured process and opportunity to apply specific techniques to their own writing. Malini workshops provide participants with a clear writing process based on her extensive experience that helps students reflect on their own writing style and identify structured opportunities for improvement.

HDR Education Coordinator, Adelaide