Writing & Dissertation Coaching

Note: Dr. Huxford Davis does not accept paid writing coaching from her current students or those enrolled at universities where she teaches. Students currently in class with Dr. HD should schedule time to chat via the scheduling link in their course home page.

Graduate Writing Support

one individualized coaching Session (45 min.) | $120

  • Focused on graduate students seeking to mature and improve writing on major coursework (non-dissertation work)

  • Recommended for newly admitted grad students or those struggling with adapting to their program expectations.

  • Feedback on one assignment, up to 3,000 words

  • Edits/comments on clarity, flow, use of sources, and academic tone

  • Optional 15-minute follow-up call/email (within 7 days)

Graduate Writing Support - Semesterly Package

8 individualized coaching SESSSIONS (45 Min.) | $720 per semester

  • Focused on graduate students seeking to mature and improve writing on major coursework (non-dissertation work)

  • Recommended for newly admitted grad students or those struggling with adapting to their program expectations.

  • Feedback on up to 4 assignments (3,000 words each)

  • Edits/comments on clarity, flow, use of sources, and academic tone

  • Email access for questions between sessions

  • Semesterly packages available for Fall (August 15-December 15), Spring (January 15-May 15), and Summer (May 15-July 15). Prorated packages may be available, reach out here.

Dissertation Coaching - Semesterly Packages

Dr. Huxford Davis is a qualitative researcher specializing in Grounded theory and generally will not accept QN dissertation students for coaching

Semesterly packages available for Fall (August 15-December 15), Spring (January 15-May 15), and Summer (May 15-July 15). Prorated packages may be available, reach out here.

Proposal Preparation Package ($1,200 per semester)

  • For students beginning the dissertation journey and developing their research proposal

  • Includes 8 coaching sessions (60 minutes each)

  • Detailed feedback on one draft and one final proposal document

  • Support for topic refinements and clarity of scope

  • Research question and scope clarification

  • Support for planning and timeline development

Writing Momentum Package ($1,000 per semester)

  • For students post-proposal stage, focusing on writing chapters (literature review, methodology, analysis)

  • Includes 6 coaching sessions (60 minutes each)

  • Support on chapter structure and development support, source synthesis, and voice clarity

  • Ongoing accountability and goal tracking

Defense Preparation Package ($1,500 per semester)

  • For students finalizing their dissertation and preparing to submit and defend

  • Includes 10 coaching sessions (45 minutes each)

  • Feedback and light editing on one full dissertation draft

  • 1 mock defense with Q&A simulation (60 minutes) and slide review (if applicable)