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...
You’ve done everything “right”… so why aren’t you finished yet?Â
You got into the program. You’ve taken the classes. You’ve written countless papers. But when it comes to writing your dissertation, you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and questioning whether you even belong in academia.
❌ You keep reading, but you’re not writing.Â
❌ You tell yourself you need “more time,” but weeks go by with no real progress.Â
❌ Your dissertation chair is vague, inconsistent, or just plain unavailable.Â
❌ You’re juggling work, family, and life while trying to figure this dissertation out on your own.Â
❌ You feel guilty for falling behind, but also resentful that no one ever prepared you for this.Â
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone.
60% of doctoral students never finish. But you don’t have to be one of them.
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)
Unlike traditional academic spaces that leave you feeling unsupported, FYD is a step-by-step coaching program designed to help you write, defend, and graduate—while prioritizing your well-being.Â
👉🏾 We don’t do “just figure it out.”Â
👉🏾 We don’t do toxic grind culture.Â
👉🏾 We don’t do shame, guilt, or perfectionism.Â
Instead, we create a structured, proven system that helps you write consistently, stay on track, and finish your dissertation—without burnout.
You’re only a few months from hearing the words,
“Congratulations Doctor!”
I'm ready to finish this dissertationIntroducing The
Finish Your Dissertation Institute
Follow these 6 simple steps inside the Finish Your Dissertation Institute and walk across the stage as Doctor—without burnout or confusion.
Create a Simple, Doable Plan
Say goodbye to confusion with the Scholar Planning Routine—a step-by-step guide to breaking your dissertation into manageable, stress-free writing sessions.
Get Words on the Page (Even If You Feel Stuck)Â
No more waiting for the “perfect time”—our structured writing system and live sprints make writing fast, focused, and consistent.
 Stay Consistent Without Burnout
With weekly writing calls, accountability check-ins, and the 10-Hour Dissertation Week, you’ll finish your dissertation without sacrificing your life.
Get Expert Feedback & Revise Faster
Skip the endless rewrites—our targeted feedback and revision strategy show you what to improve and how to do it quickly.
Submit & Defend With Confidence
We guide you through your final chapters, mock defense prep, and submission strategies so you finish strong and stress-free.
Graduate & Celebrate!
Cross the finish line with support, community, and a final celebration—because you didn’t just survive, you thrived.
The Finish Your Dissertation Institute Gives You Everything You Need to Graduate—Without Overwhelm
Let's Make It Official
Hi, I'm Dr. LacyÂ
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.Â
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 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.
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