Over two mornings we connect via Zoom for structured writing sessions and benefit from the focus that comes from community, fixed time structures – and the deep work method. The joint writing practice takes place between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. I will guide you through an effective writing process. After highly effective working hours -with short breaks - you will still have time in the afternoon for other professional commitments, leisure activities or family tasks.
Sign up if you want to strengthen your personal workflow. Our working atmosphere is appreciative, mindful and empowering. And it`s fun.
Contents
- Work on your publication (e.g. article, book chapter, proposal, presentation, exposé)
- Learn effective writing methods and new insights into your own writing process in the home office - and beyond
- Practise strategies for productive writing
- Exchange with colleagues
- Use Kanban for writing projects (work structure with the flow board)
- Strenthen your self-motivation and self-care
Format
Online writing retreat via Zoom, an additional 1:1 coaching session can be requested (free of charge, limited places)
Targetgroup
Doctoral students and post-docs, professors (max. 14)
Time & Place
Day 1 (Wednesday, 5 November 2025): 9:00 – 13.00Uhr; online via Zoom
Day 2 (Thursday, 6 November 2025): 9:00 – 13:00Uhr, online via Zoom
Language
German or English as required
About the trainer
Katja Günther, SYSTEMIC WRITING COACH
As a coach and trainer, I have been supporting writers on their academic career paths for many years, particularly in the writing process. In my coaching practice Faden Verloren, I work with doctoral students, post-docs and professors, using approaches from systemic coaching and Gestalt work together with innovative writing didactics. I am passionate about helping academic writers to realise their full potential - and to grow personally in the process.
I am author of the book ‘Selbstcoaching in der Wissenschaft - Wie das Schreiben gelingt’ (Self-Coaching in Academia - How to Succeed in Writing) (Barbara Budrich Verlag, 2020).
More about Katja: https://coachimprofil.news/katja-guenther-im-profil-schreiben-mit-flow/
Registration ends 27 October 2025
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