Workshops: I lead two types of writing workshops, both of which use creative techniques to inject life into academic writing.
— Remembering the reader. In these workshops, participants learn how to approach writing from the reader’s perspective. These are designed to help writers excise jargon, clarify their contribution to scholarly debates, and identify the “story” when writing about their research. By re-learning how to write in plain English, authors craft lively and memorable ways of describing their research.
— “Bookify!” I work with authors to improve structure and clarity in the early stages of book writing, in intensive one- to two-day workshops. I help you figure out what you’ve got to work with, who you’re writing for, and how to put it all together in a way that invites the reader along.
““How do you keep a research project writing during a global pandemic? You call Erin Martineau. Over six months, June-December 2020, Erin’s weekly sessions transformed our dispersed and stranded band of researchers into a coherent writing community. I am not grateful for Covid-19, but I am very grateful for how, with Erin, we have been able to find new ways of working and thinking together during this period of enforced geographical distance. I look forward with delight to what she has up her sleeve for us for the next six months, and beyond.””
Coaching: I also work with individuals on a one-to-one basis, in sessions tailored to their specific goals. Perhaps you need help clarifying your argument or weaving together a tight literature review. Maybe you need an accountability partner, someone who will help you set and meet deadlines for a big project. Or perhaps you would like to better understand your writing patterns and mistakes. I can work with you on any of these goals, and more.