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I help scholars design the meaningful writing lives they want.

You became a scholar because you love ideas, learning, and making a meaningful contribution to the world through your work. Writing is one of the most powerful ways you do that.

And yet, academia’s high-pressure environment—with its relentless demands and systemic barriers—can leave you feeling like there's no time or energy left for the writing that matters most. The kind of writing that drew you to this work in the first place.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

My programs and resources help you overcome the challenges of academia, unlock your brilliance, and create lasting impact through your writing. Together, we turn obstacles into opportunities so you can write, publish, and flourish.

Jenn McClearen, PhD

A little about Jenn:

Having experienced firsthand the pressures and obstacles scholars face during my own PhD studies at the University of Washington, I understand the challenges of navigating academia's publish or perish mentality.

I embarked on a personal journey to learn how to publish and thrive while maintaining work-life balance, successfully applying these lessons during my tenure-track position at the University of Texas at Austin, where I received numerous awards for my research and teaching.

After some deep soul-searching (read about that here), I resigned from my faculty position in 2024 to focus on what truly ignites me: helping scholars design careers aligned with their values to effect meaningful change in society and for the planet!

How I Can Help YOU!

I’ll help you build a consistent and meaningful writing practice that works in real life—not in some perfect world where your inbox is empty and your calendar is wide open.

Together, we’ll not only create a plan that fits your life—we’ll also work through the inevitable challenges, reflect on what’s working (and what’s not), and make steady, meaningful progress toward your goals.

If you need structure, strategy, and follow-through, I’m your gal. You don’t have to power through on your own.

You can write, publish, and move your career forward—without the stress, the second-guessing, or the burnout. And I’m here to help you every step of the way.

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