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Dissertation Coaching and Editing for Grad Students and PhD Candidates

Confidential Help at Reasonable Rates


Help for Those on Probation or Facing a Deadline

​Dr. Lyn Walden
​Many factors can hinder the completion of a doctoral degree. A big problem is a lack of writing ability. Poor writing skills can severely hinder a doctoral candidate's ability to finish a PhD program. From challenges in communication and revision to increased stress and missed publishing opportunities, weak writing can create significant obstacles that delay or derail a candidate's progress. Improving writing skills is therefore essential for success in doctoral studies. Look in the Research section of this website for other factors that negatively impact completion of a doctoral degree.
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"​Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.
We must be over the rainbow.”
Nope ....

Welcome to 3 to 8 of the most schizophrenic years
of your life! Kiss your significant other goodbye.
Give up sleep, and forget a social life.

You are not in Kansas anymore.
But you are not over the rainbow either.

Consider this a sort of Scholar’s Purgatory.
a place where smart people hold up until
the ones with the Keys to the Pearly Gates
go through their Books of knowledge.
and decide if they are worthy to enter.
A few will enter.


Most will spend eternity on the River Styx.
Aimlessly floating, drifting rudderless . . . . .

Do not join these faceless souls.
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If you are stuck, cannot get past the committees, ready to shred your precious work,
ready to drop out, shoot your mentor or professor, or join the French Foreign Legion.
You are not alone. We can help you.

​Dissertation specialists are available to help you on your doctoral journey. 
Dr. Walden continues to coach and edit on a limited basis. She only works with
one or two clients at a time now. Dr. Rush and Dr. Walden offer one hour of 
free consulting to all new callers. They also offer oral defense prep for a reasonable fee.
If you have a question or comment, complete the
Contact form below to arrange a time to talk.

[email protected]
​404-403-7116
​Leave a text if no answer
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​​Whether you need help with part or all of your assignment, proofreading or editing, formatting,
or just trying to write your assignment unaided, we can help you finish your dissertation.


​Confidential, Plagiarism-Free, No AI, Reasonable Rates
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Dr. Lyn Walden                                                                  

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With more than 40 years of experience teaching at the university and high school level, Dr. Lyn Walden has helped hundreds of individuals through the dissertation process, and she has written several books to help her clients understand the confusing dissertation journey. With a background in special education and educational leadership, Dr. Walden firmly believes every doctoral candidate can graduate if he or she has the proper help. Dr. Walden fully understands the frustrations of doctoral candidates who struggle to meet the exacting requirements of university checklists and rubrics and the conflicting instructions of different chairs, professors, committee members, IRB representatives, and the dean's people.
An active member of the Professional Editor's Network, Dr. Walden is a professional dissertation editor who specializes in APA and university-specific manuscript editing. She is also a member of the National Academic Advising Association and holds Six Sigma Generation IV™ certification in coaching. With her 35+ years of dissertation coaching experience, she has helped doctoral candidates from universities from all over the world. She truly understands the frustrating requirements of numerous institutions and guides numerous students a year through institutional reviews and required approvals.
​A published author, Dr. Walden holds a bachelor's, a master's, a specialist, and two terminal degrees in education and a bachelor's and a master's degree in psychology, plus additional certifications in history, humanities, writing, and life coaching. She is a member of numerous professional organizations and honor societies, and she is also a proud grandmother. 
​Dr. Walden lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her little dog, Mimi Mimosa.

​​  Dr. Joe Rush                                                                                   

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Dr. Rush has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methodology as well as information technology, business, marketing, data analysis, and mathematics. He assists doctoral learners and grad students from the beginning stages of their advanced degree throughout their graduation journey to their final oral defense. Dr. Rush helps advanced students with all areas of graduate studies including:  
Helping find a dissertation topic and general problem statement 
Dissertation alignment 
Helping design interview questions or find the appropriate survey
Helping find the gap in literature 
Helping select the appropriate methodology and research design 
Analyzing data for quantitative studies 
Helping students understand how to comply with a rubric and know
​what is required for all chapters, including results and the final chapter 
Helping students design research questions 
Assisting with IRB and Helping learners prepare for oral defense​

Dissertation Editing

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​Contact Dr. Lyn Walden or Dr. Joe Rush for a free consultation if you need help writing, starting, or completing your dissertation, regardless of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods. Together, they have many years of expertise with coaching, editing, and statistical analysis. You can reach her at [email protected] or (404) 403-7116. Dr. Rush's contact information is [email protected] or ​(757) 752-0539.
Please send the most recent draft of your dissertation or thesis along with any chair or committee comments. They will read everything you send and then contact you to arrange a time to discuss your needs.

    Contact us today.

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 HOW TO REACH US:
Send us your rubric, syllabus, and/or instructions along with however much you have written.
Be sure to give us the due date.
Email to: [email protected]
We will respond within 36 hours. 
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​Disclaimer & Terms of Use

The services provided by The Dissertation Shop, The Dissertation Coaches, Dr. Joe Rush, and Dr. Lyn Walden are intended for research, reference, and educational purposes only. All custom-drafted materials are provided as “model papers” or study guides to assist students in their own original research and writing process. We do not condone academic dishonesty or plagiarism. By using this service, you agree to utilize all provided materials in a manner that complies with your institution’s academic integrity policies. The Dissertation Shop, The Dissertation Coaches, Dr. Joe Rush, and Dr. Lyn Walden are not responsible for any misuse of the provided materials by the end user.
Names in the testimonials have been changed to preserve client confidentiality.
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