InkRise: A Writing BootCamp for Women in Academia
Make time. Make space. Let your scholarship be seen.
InkRise: Elevate Your Research, Reach the World
InkRise is a guided programme designed to support academics who struggle to find the time to write. Whether you're refining a manuscript, navigating journal submissions, trying to draft that SF or PFHEA application or overcoming writing blocks, InkRise offers expert guidance, structured support, and a collaborative environment to help your work rise and resonate.
Take this first step and join us. You will be on the way to finding the time and space to get your work out there.
Is InkRise for you?
You’re a woman in academia who:
Has important research that’s stuck in draft form—or still in your head
Struggles to find time and energy for your own writing amidst everything else
Feels ready to centre your voice, your expertise, and your contribution
Longs for structure, support, and a space to write without judgment
Designed specifically for academic and third-space professionals who put everything and everyone before their own time to write, this programme is about making your work visible—and reclaiming the space to do it.
What You’ll Receive
A Structured Pathway to Publication
Weekly guidance, writing goals, and check-ins to move your project forward.
Collective Wisdom
Benefit from the expertise of your community of participants - all of whom - like you - will be bringing so much knowledge and understanding.
A Supportive Peer Community
A small group of women academics writing alongside you—no need to explain yourself.
Personalised Support and Guidance
Support and guidance for your needs from an experienced academic coach and editor
Optional One-to-One Coaching
If you are looking for additional support, we can arrange that too with coaches who bring a stellar record of publishing.
Leadership Through Scholarship
Write not just to publish, and lead with your ideas.
Ink And Quiet Drop-Ins
Scheduled time to troubleshoot any concerns and then you will have a block of time to write.
Practical Info!
This bootcamp comprises four two-hour online sessions in total plus two drop-in “Ink and Quiet” sessions:
Dates
Wednesday 15 October 2025, 09.30-11.30 am (UK, BST): From Idea to Intentional Draft
Wednesday 22 October, 2025, 09.30-11.30 am (UK, BST): Writing with focus and flow
Wednesday 29 October, 2025, 09.30-11.30 am (UK, BST): Revising for impact
Wednesday 12 November, 2025, 09.30-10.30 am (UK, GMT): Ink & Quiet Drop-In
Wednesday 26 November, 2025, 09.30-10.30 am (UK, GMT): Ink & Quiet Drop-in
Wednesday 10 December, 2025,, 09.30-11.30 am (UK, GMT): The final sprint.
Time Commitment
2-3 hours a week + writing time
Format
Online, live sessions
Investment
£100 plus VAT for the whole programme
Pease enquire if you are interested in one-to-one coaching.
FAQs
Do I need a complete draft to join?
Not at all. You just need a project (idea, paper, or partial draft) that you want to move forward.
What if I’m already overwhelmed?
That’s exactly why InkRise exists—to help you find space to prioritise your writing without adding guilt or pressure.
What will I gain from this programme?
The programme is designed to help you:
Overcome Obstacles such as writer's block, perfectionism, and lack of motivation, providing strategies to get unstuck and stay on track.
Develop Confidence through identifying and building upon your strengths and self-belief.
Achieve Your Writing Goals through the structure and support and accountability of being part of a group programme.
Develop Sustainable Writing Habits that fit within your lifestyle and helping you maintain long-term writing practice.
What level of experience in publishing do I need to have?
This programme is for you if you have already had some success in publishing your work. However, despite this success, you will find this programme helpful if you are:
finding it difficult to find the time to prioritise your research and writing
have self-doubt about your capabilities as a writer
want your work to have greater impact
How is the programme delivered?
The programme is online and delivered via zoom.
What happens if I miss a session?
We know that diaries are always tricky. You will receive a summary of the session and all materials.
Can I do this programme through a mix of offline and online?
You can! We will send you supporting materials and welcome you at any online sessions you can make.
What is the cost?
We have a stellar price of just £100 plus VAT.
Ready to join the first cohort?
Places are limited for this pilot round so don’t delay!
Your facilitator
Professor Christina Hughes has extensive experience of academic publishing. She has published twenty books and numerous articles. She has stellar journal experience from reviewing numerous articles across a long career to co-editing Gender and Education and the International Journal of Social Research Methodologies. She has also served on the Editorial Board of Gender, Work and Organisation to which she has recently returned.
