We’re Aubrey Huber, PhD & Chris McRae, PhD a writing and project coaching team helping academics and professionals turn high-stakes projects into finished work with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Our Background
With more than 25 years of combined experience in academic publishing, teaching, and public speaking, we’ve published four books, earned tenure, mentored PhD students through the writing and defense process, and received awards for teaching and mentoring.
Our background in performance studies gives us a collaborative, creative approach that helps clients reconnect with their ideas and communicate them with precision and confidence. One of us is represented by a literary agent for a crossover nonfiction project, and both of us understand how creative and scholarly work can thrive together.
Because we’ve lived these processes ourselves, we know the challenges you face whether you’re:
Turning a dissertation into a book while balancing a demanding workload (see: “How to Turn Your Dissertation into a Book While Balancing Work and Life”)
Preparing your promotion or tenure portfolio without letting it take over your life (see: “How Faculty Can Organize Their Promotion or Tenure Portfolio Without Letting It Take Over Their Life”)
Or avoiding the common pitfalls that derail busy professionals as they write and revise (see: “3 Common Dissertation Pitfalls for Busy Business Professionals (and How to Avoid Them”)
We specialize in guiding scholar-practitioners through projects that demand both intellectual rigor and strategic organization.
Our Approach
Our coaching is personalized, structured, and rooted in genuine collaboration. Whether you’re completing a dissertation, refining a manuscript, shaping a book proposal, or preparing a presentation, we help you move from uncertainty to momentum — and from drafts to results that feel complete, professional, and true to your voice.
We focus on:
Project strategy and planning to establish clear next steps and realistic timelines.
Expert feedback and refinement to strengthen your clarity, argument, and impact.
Accountability and momentum through structured collaboration and professional support.
If you’re new to our work, you can explore how we help professionals think strategically about their writing and career progression (see: “Why Busy Professionals Turn Their Dissertation Into a Book”) — or dive into our latest resources for organizing your academic materials efficiently.
When we’re not coaching, we’re usually reading, writing, or soaking up the Florida sunshine.
Ready to Move Your Project Forward?
If you’re seeking focused, one-on-one support, share your goals and we’ll craft a plan tailored to your project.
