Writer | Editor | Writing coach | Indexer. Recovering academic, seeking new words and new worlds. Settler in Toronto. She/her. www.micharahder.com for my writing and www.mlrediting.com for my work on other people's writing.https://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3mv6syw75ac26In past Directed Drafts, some participants didn't use on-the-spot consults until late in the program. Across the board, they said, why didn't I do this sooner? It's what sets DD apart from other writing groups: if you're stuck during a writing session, hop into a consult and get moving again.10 Sep 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6syw75ac26https://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3mukoz6a3kk2rThe fall semester is ramping up, but that doesn't mean your writing projects have to be winding down. Join @kturner.bsky.social and me for Directed Draft: a supported writing group for scholars in the social sciences & humanities, and keep those projects moving! directeddraft.wordpress.com https://directeddraft.wordpress.com/02 Sep 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukoz6a3kk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3mtyhon7tb22z"Join us and write a lot!" 👈🏻 [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Aug 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyhon7tb22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3msvg7yhwus27Calling all scholars! Join @kturner.bsky.social and I this fall in Directed Draft and get the writing support you need to set you up for success. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Aug 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3msvg7yhwus27https://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3msqunul3z22wCalling all scholarly writers! Directed Draft, the guided writing group for the social sciences and humanities, is back for fall 2026! With flexible group writing sessions and 1-on-1 support from developmental editors & writing coaches, Directed Draft helps you set—and meet—ambitious writing goals. https://static.klipy.com/ii/8ce8357c78ea940b9c2015daf05ce1a5/64/d3/Lo0WjZU9.gif?hh=166&ww=400&mp4=DXcuJ8bnZXaAd&webm=ZuUOs6SL82RMFAoBg10 Aug 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqunul3z22whttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3mbuao6ev7s2mLooking for a little boost to help meet your scholarly writing goals this spring semester? We still have a few spaces available in our spring 2026 cohort of Directed Draft! https://directeddraft.wordpress.com/07 Jan 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbuao6ev7s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3m7navmt4dk27What makes Directed Draft different from other writing groups? directeddraft.wordpress.com https://directeddraft.wordpress.com/10 Dec 2025 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7navmt4dk27https://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3m3djwlkbn22oI'm excited to announce that Directed Draft is coming back in spring 2026! The program combines structured writing groups with one-on-one coaching for scholars in the humanities & social sciences. Build community and your draft at the same time! Info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com https://directeddraft.wordpress.com16 Oct 2025 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3djwlkbn22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3llyjdbmmik2iCheck out these valuable offerings from the excellent @karendewartmcewen.bsky.social! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Apr 2025 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3llyjdbmmik2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3lfn5axgv4c2iJust two weeks until our next cohort of Directed Draft begins! We have a couple of slots left for humanities and soc-sci scholars looking for a writing group with built-in editorial and writing coach support. #amediting #anthrosky #envhum #latinsky [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Jan 2025 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfn5axgv4c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3lcldgkzukc2vAttention humanities & social science scholarly writers! @karendewartmcewen.bsky.social and I are excited to announce the spring 2025 cohort of Directed Draft, a writing program that combines writing in community with one-on-one coaching. For more info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com https://directeddraft.wordpress.com05 Dec 2024 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcldgkzukc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3kxupqhyz2d22Attention scholarly writers! @karendewartmcewen.bsky.social and I are excited to announce Directed Draft, a supported writing group program for humanities and social sciences that includes one-on-one coaching sessions. Launching fall 2024! For more info and registration: directeddraft.wordpress.com https://directeddraft.wordpress.com22 Jul 2024 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3kxupqhyz2d22https://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3kcitb5p2yo2aHey there freelance editors - I've got a great backup list for dev editing client referrals but need a few more names for copyeditors. Academic editing, humanities and social sciences. I have a request for a manu aimed at Enviro Hum that I can't take on right now, let me know if you're interested24 Oct 2023 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3kcitb5p2yo2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3k6doq55cqk2oThe NYT "poor real estate owners and their sad empty office buildings" is making the rounds today, but don't sleep on this Kanaka-silencing claim that Maui "locals" want their tourism back after the fires. Sure, more extraction, colonialism, and more long-distance carbon-emitting flights will help 🙄01 Sep 2023 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3k6doq55cqk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/micharahder.bsky.social/post/3k5iblmpxln2rFrom Cathy Hannabach's EFA keynote on this weekend: "Critical generosity is part of how we care for each other in community—care for authors, readers, publishers, and fellow editors alike..." Beautiful reflections on editing and justice! Full text here: https://ideasonfire.net/editing-as-worldmaking/ #amediting21 Aug 2023 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:vybrclnwcspvmbkkhcqtr26a/app.bsky.feed.post/3k5iblmpxln2r