Finish a Dissertation Your Committee Will Approve in Just 10 Hours a Week Â
The Finish Your Dissertation Institute gives you the step-by-step plan, real support, and weekly structure to write strong chapters, stay consistent, and finally become Doctor. No burnout. No confusion. No doing it alone.
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Let’s be real…Â
You didn’t start your doctoral program to spend years feeling stuck and confused.
But if any of this sounds like you, we need to talk:
✅ You’ve read a ton of articles but still don’t know what your literature review should say
✅ You hate opening your draft because you’re scared it’s still not right
✅ You avoid your chair because you don’t want to hear “this needs more work”
✅ You keep telling yourself to do better—but you don’t know what that means
This isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about having a real plan that shows you what to do step by step.
That’s exactly what you get inside the Finish Your Dissertation Institute.
You’re Not the Problem.
Doing This Alone Is.Â
You’ve been trying. You’ve read the articles. You’ve joined the writing groups. You’ve told yourself to just focus and get it done.
But no one ever showed you how to write a real chapter.
No one told you what your chair is actually looking for.
And no one gave you a step-by-step plan that works with your real life.
That’s why it feels so hard.
Not because you’re lazy.
Not because you’re not smart enough.
Because you’ve been doing this alone with no clear help and no real plan.
The Finish Your Dissertation Institute gives you all of that.
That’s why it works.
Here's Here’s What Changes When You Join
The Finish Your Dissertation Institute:
BEFORE FYD
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You waste hours making to-do lists but never feel clear on what to do. |
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You think you need 5 free hours to write anything worth submitting. |
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You feel panicked about sending drafts to your chair. |
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You feel guilty anytime you rest or take a weekend off. |
AFTER FYD
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You start each week with a simple plan you can actually follow. |
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You write strong pages in 2-hour blocks, even with a full plate. |
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You send weekly drafts you’re proud of (and your chair is too). |
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You protect your peace because your plan keeps you on track. |
FYD helps you write 10+ pages a month, trust yourself again, and finally finish without burning out.Â
Hi, I'm Dr. LacyÂ
From One Scholar to Another...
I know what it feels like to be deep in your program with nothing to show for it.
In year four, I was stuck.
No draft. No writing. Panic attacks every day.
My chair stopped asking about my progress (and I stopped showing up.)
I kept switching topics.
I read everything I could trying to feel smart enough to start.
I avoided my cohort because I was too embarrassed to admit how far behind I felt.
And every time someone asked, “When are you graduating?” I felt sick.
The worst part? I kept thinking it was my fault.
That if I just worked harder or stayed up later, I’d figure it out.
But the truth is...I was never given a real plan. I was never taught how to write a dissertation.
That’s why I created the Finish Your Dissertation Institute.
Because no one should have to suffer their way to Doctor.
You need structure. You need support. You need to know what to do and how to do it (even when life gets hard).
That’s what I give you inside the Finish Your Dissertation Institute.
ENROLL NOW🎓 Real students. Real results. Real doctors.Â
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 if the end is 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.Â
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.
FYD Makes Writing Simple
Even When Life Isn’t Â
The Finish Your Dissertation Institute isn’t just another writing program.
It’s a full support system designed to help you finish what you started with less stress, more structure,
and results that actually matter.
Simple
With just 4 simple steps, you’ll write while learning to trust yourself again.
No endless nights in the library.
No confusing rules.
No writing sessions that leave you drained and defeated.
The Scholar Writing Routine helps you write 10 pages a month (even when you’re tired, busy, or ready to give up).
Support
You deserve a space that understands what it means to be a real doctoral student.
One with bills, jobs, family, and a whole life outside of school.
We keep the expectations high but we give you the support to reach them.
You won’t just finish.
You’ll graduate knowing you earned it (and that you belong there).
Success
No more second-guessing every word.
No more wondering if your writing is “good enough.”
Inside FYD, you’ll learn how to write chapters your committee will approve.
You’ll feel proud walking into meetings because this time, you know what you’re doing.
And soon, you’ll hear the words you’ve been waiting on: “Congratulations, Doctor.”
The Finish Your Dissertation Institute Includes
The FYD Framework Â
You already know a lot about your topic. We’ll show you how to put it all together and finally finish.
You’ll learn how to:
- Create a weekly plan that works with your real life
- Write strong first drafts without overthinking
- Turn feedback into progress (even on days you don’t feel like writing).
We don’t just help you write. We help you trust yourself again.
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The FYDÂ Dissertation Vault Â
Start right away with trainings that walk you through every part of the process.
Inside the vault, you’ll find:
- Video lessons that show you what to do             (and how to do it)
- Step-by-step workbooks and checklists
- Bonus guides to help you keep moving, even when things get hard
You’ll never have to guess your next step again.
ENROLL NOWA Community That Gets It (And Gets You)Â Â
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This isn’t one of those silent programs where you’re on your own.
Inside FYD, you’ll meet other students who are also trying to finish while juggling jobs, families, burnout, and fear.
They’ll cheer you on, talk through the hard days, and remind you that you’re not doing this alone.
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Talk Live With Us
Every WeekÂ
Join me, Dr. Lacy, for live weekly coaching calls where we walk through your real questions and stuck points.
You’ll also get access to calls hosted by the FYD Team, including:
- Weekly Planning
- Write With Us Sessions
- Writing Sprints
- Staying Ahead Without Burning Out
These calls are where the real magic happens. They keep you writing, focused, and never falling behind again.
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ENROLL NOWPlus, Get These Bonuses When You Join Now
Bonus 1: 10 Pages In 2 DaysÂ
Monthly Writing Retreat
($1,182 in value)
Behind on your writing? This monthly retreat helps you catch up fast.
In just one weekend, you’ll follow a proven, step-by-step process and walk away with 10+ pages—plus the confidence to keep going.
No more overthinking. Just focused writing, real progress, and a community that holds you down.
Bonus 2: Using AI As Your Research Assistant
($197 in value)
Learn how to use Ai and other tools to save time, stay focused, and get help with writing, editing, and feedback response.
Bonus 3: Passing Your Exams
Without Losing Your Mind
($197 in value)
A step-by-step workshop that helps you prepare for comps and qualifying exams with less stress and more confidence.
Bonus 4: Defending With Confidence
($197 in value)
Get ready for your defense with a coaching-led workshop that shows you what to expect, how to prepare, and how to walk in like a Doctor.
Bonus 5: Qual 101
Understanding Qualitative Research
($997 in value)
Feel confident about your methods, even if no one ever explained them clearly. These trainings breaks down qualitative research in plain language so you can design, write, and defend your study without the confusion or academic jargon.
Let's Make It Official
You Don’t Need Another Semester of Struggling. You Need a System That Works.
You’ve already done the hard part…you stayed in the program, kept trying, and didn’t give up. Now it’s time to stop spinning your wheels and actually finish.
Finish Your Dissertation gives you the structure, the plan, and the support you’ve been missing. And when you join, you get everything you need to write chapters your committee will approve (without burnout, confusion, or doing it alone).
*payment plans available through our payment partners when you click enroll now*
🎓 Real students. Real results. Real doctors.Â
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.
I SEE YOU, FRIENDÂ
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.Â
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. Â
- 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.    Â
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