Strategic Support for High-Stakes Writing, Research, and Presentations
Expert guidance for scholars, faculty, and professionals working on book proposals, manuscripts, promotion portfolios, and high-stakes presentations.
Start With a Strategic Diagnostic Review
Get expert clarity on your project before investing months in the wrong direction. The Strategic Diagnostic Review provides comprehensive analysis and a concrete action plan for your book proposal, manuscript, or promotion portfolio.
What’s Included:
Detailed strategic assessment (2-3 page memo) of your materials
Analysis of what's working and what needs attention
Specific, actionable recommendations
Priority action plan with clear next steps
30-45 minute consultation call to discuss findings
Investment: $750
Timeline: Submit materials → Receive memo within 7 business days → Schedule consultation call
This is designed for scholars working on dissertation-to-book projects, academic book proposals, and tenure or promotion materials.
For Faculty and Scholars Working on Career-Defining Projects
Book Proposals, Dissertation-to-Book, and Promotion Portfolios
Book Proposals & Manuscripts
Turning your dissertation into a book proposal
Developing manuscripts for university presses
Positioning your work for the right audience
Promotion & Tenure Portfolios
Preparing promotion materials
Strengthening your tenure dossier
Demonstrating impact and advancement
High-Stakes Presentations
Conference keynotes and major talks
Job market presentations
Public lectures and media appearances
Ongoing Strategic Coaching for Complex Projects
After your diagnostic, many clients continue with focused coaching support for projects that require sustained strategic guidance.
Our coaching services include:
Book Proposal Development
Manuscript Coaching
Promotion & Tenure Portfolio Strategy
Presentation & Public Speaking
Monthly Retainer Support.
Expertise From Someone Who's Been There
With 4 published books and nearly 30 combined years of faculty experience, we understand high-stakes academic work because we have navigated book proposals, manuscript development, tenure review, and major academic presentations ourselves.
What makes this different:
Strategic, not editorial: We provide structural and conceptual guidance that strengthens your work's positioning and impact, not line editing
Experience that counts: We've successfully navigated the same projects you're facing
This isn't for everyone. We work with serious scholars who recognize that career-defining work deserves expert strategic support.
Faculty Development Support for Universities
Creating Curiosity Coaching partners with universities, departments, and research centers to support faculty working on book proposals, manuscripts, promotion portfolios, and academic communication.
We provide:
Faculty writing and manuscript development workshops
Book proposal strategy sessions
Promotion and tenure portfolio guidance
Academic presentation and public speaking training
Strategic Insights on Academic Writing and Faculty Advancement
Explore our guidance on converting dissertations into book proposals, positioning research for university presses, strengthening promotion portfolios, and developing compelling presentations.
Ready to Move Your Project Forward?
If you're working on a book proposal, manuscript, or promotion portfolio that can't afford to stall, start with a Strategic Diagnostic Review.
You'll receive expert feedback, concrete next steps, and clarity on what your project needs to succeed.