Of course! Just click here to go to our invoice registration page. Once you submit the form, an invoice will be sent within 15 minutes. Please note that your registration is not complete until payment is delivered. 

There is a fall and spring program each year. The fall program typically starts the second Friday in September; the spring program typically starts the first Friday in February.

No! Since the first session in the summer of 2020, Focus Fridays has helped hundreds of faculty get more writing done in less time and with less stress.

Yes! Most participants rejoin Focus Fridays again and again because the process works. I support these alum through early registration access and a special alum rate of $497. 

I see you. And I understand the need for spaces where you can show up just as you are.

Focus Fridays is that space. As in the general WellAcademic community, the majority of Focus Friday participants are women of color.

Also, I'm a multiracial woman of color (Black, Asian, & White) whose work centers positionality, power, and privilege, which is evident in my coaching and scholarship.

The program is most applicable to faculty and post-docs. That said, others who think they would benefit from the structure, support, and community are welcome.

Most complete scholarly writing projects (e.g., books, grants, chapters, articles). Others use the time to complete important professional writing tasks, such as preparing a P&T portfolio.

Absolutely! I know it's counterintuitive, but intense focus for short bursts with breaks in between—how our writing time is set up—results in greater progress than long periods of distracted work.

Focus Fridays also has other factors shown to improve motivation, performance, and well-being such as accountability, coaching, a fun atmosphere, and social support.

As a bonus, completing writing you've had difficulty facing will raise your confidence and reduce any shame or guilt you've been carrying. 

Yep. Compassionate accountability is central to your success in the program. That's why you'll check in with a "Bestie Group" several times throughout each session.

But I hear you. I'm a closet introvert, so I would never set something up that's awkward for folx like you and me.

That's why the check-ins are short, about 5 minutes, with just 3-4 participants. I also provide EXACTLY what you need to share.

This means there's no time to get nervous and no one is searching for conversation fillers. Phew!

Plus, the community is inclusive, warm, and welcoming, which makes all the difference.

Nope. What makes Focus Fridays special is that it's live. You can't replicate the real-time accountability, community, and support in a recording. 

I get that your busy life may prevent you from making every Focus Friday session. So, it's totally okay if you miss one or two.

But if you want to get the most out of the program, I recommend choosing a semester where you're able to attend at least 7 of the 10 sessions. 

YES! Faculty from all ranks participate in Focus Fridays. In fact, 43% of our last cohort were tenured professors.

No, by design. The faculty who participate in Focus Fridays are really busy. That's why most of the work happens inside our sessions. You'll need just 10 minutes for the post-session reflection exercise. That's it.

Both Focus Fridays and SUBMIT use the same psychology-based session structure. That said, SUBMIT is a 2-week writing sprint in the Summer, while Focus Fridays is a 10-week program in the fall and spring semesters—because who has time for a 2-week sprint then.
 
With Focus Fridays, the goal is to create sustainable, healthy writing and wellness routines that work even if (when?) your semester goes off the rails.

Access is important to me, which is why I offer a limited number of grants for faculty, post-docs, and advanced doctoral students who would benefit from the program but need help covering the cost.

These grants are on a first-come, first-served basis. Because I'm only able to offer a few and don't ask for proof of need, please don't seek a grant if you have the means to pay for the program without this assistance.

For more information, please email me at roxanne@wellacademic.com.