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Weekend Academic Writing Retreat - 13-15 June
Speaker(s): Dr Sandra Steyn
R 6000
Included lessons: 3
About live session
Struggling to find time to write?
Our Academic Writing Retreats provide PhD students, researchers, and professionals with a structured, distraction-free environment to make real progress on their manuscripts, dissertations, and research papers. With expert coaching, focused writing sessions, and a supportive academic community, you’ll leave with measurable results.
What you'll learn
A Focused Writing Sprint to Overcome Procrastination & Make Immediate Progress
The Weekend Academic Writing Retreat is designed for postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals who need a structured, high-impact environment to push through writing barriers and gain momentum on their projects. Whether you’re working on a thesis, dissertation, journal article, or research proposal, this retreat offers the dedicated time, expert guidance, and accountability needed to make real progress.
What You Will Gain During the Weekend Retreat:
✅ Dedicated Writing Time: Intensive, distraction-free writing sessions to maximize productivity.
✅ Goal-Setting & Strategy: Learn how to set realistic writing goals and break large projects into manageable tasks.
✅ Expert Academic Coaching: Personalized guidance from Dr. Sandra Steyn to refine your writing, strengthen arguments, and improve clarity.
✅ Peer Accountability & Motivation: A supportive academic environment to keep you focused and engaged.
✅ Structured Writing Schedule: Carefully planned writing sprints with short breaks to sustain focus and energy.
✅ Overcome Writer’s Block: Strategies to increase clarity, coherence, and flow in your academic writing.
✅ Editing & Feedback Session: Receive constructive feedback on structure, coherence, and academic tone.
✅ Relaxation & Rejuvenation: Enjoy the serene, off-grid retreat setting with comfortable accommodation and fully catered meals.
By the end of the weekend, participants walk away with tangible writing progress, renewed motivation, and strategies to maintain momentum after the retreat.
Included lessons
Upcoming sessionSpeaker(s):
Dr Sandra Steyn
Dr. Sandra Steyn is a highly passionate individual who invests in people and empowers them to reach their fullest potential. She has a diverse background in law and psychology, possessing a BA in law, an honors degree in psychology, an MA in research psychology, and a PhD in psychology. Dr. Steyn has dedicated her journey to understanding human behavior and facilitating growth through research and consultancy. She has emerged as a leading figure in her field with expertise in transdisciplinary research, qualitative methodologies, and project management. Dr. Steyn's commitment to knowledge dissemination and skill enhancement is evident in her roles as a researcher, consultant, and founder of Research4You. At Research4You, Dr. Steyn leads initiatives that help postgraduates navigate the complexities of research processes. Through mentorship and guidance, she fosters the development of essential research skills, equipping future scholars with the tools they need to thrive in academia and beyond. Dr. Sandra Steyn's work is driven by a genuine desire to see others succeed, and her dedication to fostering growth and broadening horizons continues to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.
