What is Move Forward?
So, you need to put your head down and write. The deadlines are real. The challenges are real. But, you're not alone.
Move Forward is an eight week writing program designed to help you set real, achievable goals, and then develop the habits you need to make that real over the course of eight weeks. If you've been looking for structure, accountability, and someone to care about what you do before the deadline, this is the program for you.
Eight weeks of accountability and support
We work together to set realistic goals (and checkpoints) for the eight weeks, and then I set up a workspace that’s totally private to you, and fully customizeable.
You can track wordcounts, time spent, sections completed - whatever works.
But I’ll see the goal and you can see the goal, and I will check in to make sure that you’re showing up and doing the work - without judgment and shame - and use the data you collect about what works to refine things as we go.
You set the schedule - there’s no M-F 9-5 “normal” here - and you can also take a week off because breaks are real! This was meant to flex with you and your work as it shifts while still providing as much structure as possible.
“Joining Move Forward and working with Katy has single-handedly been the best move I have made for my thesis in years. The support, coaching and guidance from Katy, coupled with written feedback and coaching calls has moved my thesis from totally stalled to making steady progress. More importantly, my confidence in my ability and my fear/anxiety around writing have improved so much that I now believe I can get this done. Katy’s support, advice and guidance is nurturing, positive and totally supportive. I had such a good experience with the Move Forward programme that I also joined Thrive PhD and plan to continue with Move Forward until I complete my PhD. Katy and her excellent Move Forward programme is the closest I have gotten to a magic dissertation-writing wand and I could not recommend her enough for any PhD student.”
Writing resources to support you along the way
In addition to the tracking and measurement tools, you’ll have 24/7 access to a library of writing resources to support you in things like:
Setting goals
Managing your work sessions and daily task lists
Structuring and supporting your argument
Revising your writing
Proofreading and grammar help
Plus reflection worksheets, planning documents, and workbooks to help you monitor your progress and troubleshoot your goals!
“This program helped me learn to give myself credit for the work I am doing. Katy is a non-judgmental cheerleader and I felt comfortable sharing my highs and lows throughout the program. This led to an open and honest relationship that allowed Katy to give the targeted advice to help me keep going. I also love the Notion space she set up for me and think it will be a real game changer for my productivity moving forward.”
Three coaching sessions to deepen your work
Plus you get three 45-minute sessions with me where we’ll:
talk about your goals
troubleshoot any roadblocks
work through problems with the writing itself
strategize about how to keep up the progress once the program ends
unpack how these skills (and the experiences you have working with them) relate to other parts of your professional and personal life!
Frequently Asked Questions!
Can I only work on one project?
Nope! The program is very flexible - you can track multiple goals easily. Some people track smaller parts of a bigger project, and others have projects in multiple areas of their work and life that they work on - you track the things you want to move forward!
Is Move Forward only for putting words on the page?
Nope!!! I designed it to support writing, but I consider writing a holistic process that encompasses reading, note-taking, revising, and drafting. Clients are also successfully using it to support course work, side-gig work, data processing, and teaching!
How often do I hear from you, the coach?
Most days!!! We have three one on one sessions together, but I also check your site multiple times a week, and reach out when I don’t hear from you (at an interval and in a way that you consent to!). You also have ways in the system to signal me that you need extra support, or to reach out directly with questions and concerns.
How quickly can I start?
Move Forward has open enrollment - you sign up, and you very quickly get an email to help you customize your space and set up your first session. You set the schedule - so you can always pay at a time that works for your budget, and then choose the date you start, or get started with 24 hours if that’s what you choose!
Questions? Let’s talk.
Nervous about coaching? Not sure if this is the tool you need? Want to meet me first to see if we click? Have a question and just need to talk to some one?
Schedule a 30 minute consultation - we'll talk about where you are, where you want to go, and what you are looking for in terms of coaching to see if we are a good fit! No pressure, just more information.
Do not worry about “wasting my time” with an appointment - these are here for you!