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FINISH YOUR DISSERTATION

IN 12 MONTHS OR LESS

Even if you haven't written for month! Get the structure, support, and accountability needed to complete your dissertation with just 10 hours of writing a week.

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Writing Your Dissertation Shouldn't Feel This Heavy...

Especially for someone like you who has no problem putting in the needed time and hard work. 

You’ve gathered all of the articles.

Read them thoroughly and even made extensive notes in the margins.

You’ve sacrificed long weekends, lazy Saturday mornings, and Girl Trips with the besties, but you still are no closer to finishing your proposal.

Was there a dissertation course your advisor forgot to tell you about?

Click here to finish your dissertation and get back to living

There is a way to confidently and consistently put words on the page (without sacrificing Sunday Brunch)

What it could look like to finish your dissertation in the next 12 months

  • Looking forward to your writing sessions every week
  • Effortlessly putting words on the page without all the imposter syndrome
  • Confidently submitting draft after draft because you’re eager for your chair’s feedback 

You’re only a few months from hearing the words,

“Congratulations Doctor!”

I'm ready to finish this dissertation

Introducing The

Finish Your Dissertation Institute

Perfect for students writing a qualitative dissertation in an education, social sciences, and other humanities-based doctoral program.

Action Plans

Mini assignments that will walk you step-by-step through each section of the proposal (you don’t have to figure it out alone)

Weekly Calls

Weekly Q&A, co-writing, and other workshops to help you push past perfectionism (we will be in the trenches with you)

Dissertation Vault

A dissertation vault of writing guides and video trainings that will answer your questions (even the questions you should know the answers to already)

Scholar Mindset

Dr. Lacy's mantra, "You can't outwork a shitty mindset."  Overcome imposter syndrome and allow writing to become a natural and rewarding part of your daily routine.

Scholar Routines

Manage your time and consistently put words on the page with the Scholar Planning Routine, Scholar Writing Routine, and Chair Communication Guide.

Scholar Community

Private Circle community of other doctoral students writing alongside you (no more lonely writing sessions). Someone is always down to write or help you find that article.

Let's Make It Official

FINISH YOUR DISSERTATION

$2,000/year

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Hi, I'm Dr. Lacy 

AND I FINISHED MY DISSERTATION PROPOSAL IN 2 MONTHS

I also completed the rest of my dissertation (IRB approval, data collection, and completed dissertation draft) in 2 months, but that’s a story for another time.

I had an amazing dissertation chair but she was low-key concerned that I wouldn’t ever start or finish my proposal.

And if I’m honest, I just wanted to run away from the program and live out my dreams wearing Hawaiian shirts and stocking shelves at the local Trader Joe’s. 

But, when my friend Lamesha challenged me to write for 10 minutes, everything changed for me. I wrote my entire proposal in less than six weeks.

I know that with the tools and resources inside of the Finish Your Dissertation Institute you too will be on the graduation stage in no time.

If you are a doctoral student

writing a qualitative dissertation but can’t quite figure out how to consistently put words on the page, then we definitely need to work together.

I will show you how to follow a simple 10-hour weekly writing routine that will be your new secret weapon for finishing your proposal in the next 90 days.

Over the past 8 years, I’ve helped hundreds of students write their proposals (100+ are now doctors). I know I can help you do the same.

Dr. Roshaunda Breeden

This is your sign that you deserve to have something for you where you can get this done, you can feel whole, happy, and free. Then you can move on and do anything else that you want to do.

Dr. Paula Maez

No one actually teaches us how to write a dissertation. Being in FYD program allows for timelines, lists, and ways to be able to get the dissertation done without all the stress and all the time that you are spending on it now.

Dr. Katherine Cho

We're invested in these systems that socialize us to feel like we're not experts...that we don't belong here. All of that is socially constructed and that's why we need community.

Dr. GaBrielle Mallet

I recommend the Finish Your Dissertation Institute for anyone who is stuck in dissertation phase, for people who need to learn. You can do this dissertation and you can dissertation in like 20 minutes a day. You don't have to sit there for hours and hours.

Dr. Natasha Winston

So many times we start this process and we do not know what the end, if it's ever going to come. But through this program, you start to see a glimmer and then the light starts to get bigger. That's why I say join, join, join. It's the best decision that I could have ever made. 

Dr. Donté Miller

Having someone to help me formulate my thoughts and be there as a supportive ear was invaluable. I have a great advisor, but being part of a community who relates to my experiences, especially in terms of race, has been second to none.

I SEE YOU, FRIEND 

You’ve been telling yourself that things will be different, but there’s always some unexpected project or emergency always interrupts your writing plans.

You’re so worried that you’ll run out of time, motivation, and money before you can finish your dissertation.

And truthfully…you’re tired of feeling the weight of this dissertation hanging over your head. 

If you knew what to do, you would work as long as possible to get it done. But, everyone seems to know what to do except you, and it’s time that we put an end to that.

Prepare to write your dissertation in the next 12 months.

Finish Your Dissertation is for you if:

  • You have a clear topic, and you’re willing to dedicate 10 hours a week.
  • You take action FAST - and are willing to ask questions when you get confused.
  • You show up and try even when you feel uncomfortable.  
  • You love learning new strategies to improve your writing and time management habits.
  • You are ready to get yourself together and finish the entire dissertation.

Finish Your Dissertation is NOT for you if:

  • You are unsure about your dissertation topic or research design.
  • You are working with another dissertation coach or program (conflicting info can be confusing).
  • You are looking for a quick fix for your dissertation (there is none).
  • You want someone to do all the work for you.
  • You’re comfortable with your current writing progress (and that’s amazing!).

If You're Still Reading, You Are One Of Two People

You love reading! Probably having a hard time putting words on the page because you keep finding so many amazing articles about your topic. At some point, you must decide to accept the structure and accountability being offered in this challenge. All you have to do is sign up.        

You love the way I communicate. You read and watch everything I put out. I get it…You can watch even more here.

Take me back up so I can write this dissertation