Dr Juliette McAndrew

PhD Coaching & Editing Services

Clear, thoughtful support for your thesis

Coaching and editing support for PhD candidates who want their work to be clear, structured, and confidently expressed.Whether you're in the final stages of writing or earlier on, I provide a second pair of eyes and some calm, practical support.Get in touch: [email protected]

What I offer

PhD Coaching

One-to-one support for PhD candidates who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.This might include:• structuring chapters
• developing arguments
• working through blocks or lack of confidence
• making a realistic plan to finishIt’s practical, steady, and tailored to you. Many people come to me feeling stuck — we work together to get things moving again, at a pace that feels manageable.

PhD Editing

Careful, detailed editing of your thesis, including:• clarity and expression
• sentence-level structure and readability
• grammar and punctuation
• consistency of tone and styleI focus on making your writing as clear and precise as possible while preserving your voice and intended meaning.Editing is carried out in line with the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) guidelines for thesis editing, and standard university requirements, ensuring appropriate academic integrity.If you’d like to get started, feel free to send a short message about where you’re at.

Who I work with

I work with PhD candidates across a range of disciplines, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.I support people at all stages of the PhD — from early structuring through to final submission.Many of the people I work with are:• finding their way at the start and wanting clarity
• returning to writing after a break
• near submission and needing a final push
• capable but lacking confidence in their writing
• working with a completed draft and preparing for submissionFor editing, I typically work with candidates who have a full draft ready and are approaching submission. Turnaround for a full thesis is usually around 14 days, depending on length and current availability.

About Juliette

I’m an academic coach and editor with a background in applied linguistics, and a member of the Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd).Previously, I was a tenured lecturer in the Department of Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University, where I supervised and examined PhD students.My approach is calm, collaborative, and focused on helping you move forward without adding pressure.

Practical details

Work is usually done:• by email
• with comments and tracked changes
• or via Zoom for coaching sessionsIf you’d like to get in touch, feel free to send a short message outlining where you’re at.

Contact

[email protected]Based in Sydney, working remotely with PhD candidates.