My Book
Kline’s book is a must-read for all doctoral and master’s students preparing to write a dissertation or thesis. Kline wrote this book based on her 35+ years of experience as an academic editor and coach and Director of the Writing Center at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. This book will help students navigate avoidable setbacks that have encumbered many a dissertation writer. The book has three sections: a concise discussion on the major aspects of academic writing, tips for correct style guide usage, and advice on how to ensure success throughout the dissertation-writing process. An additional chapters provides guidance on CVs, cover letters, essays, and interviews. For reference and ease of use, appendices have been added with examples of academic styles (APA, CMS, MLA, and Turabian) and the author’s invaluable thesaurus. Kline has received accolades and deep appreciation for her work. Her clients have described her as “a miracle worker,” “a godsend,” “calming,” “wise,” “supportive,” “patient,” “thorough,” “responsive,” “understanding,” “knowledgeable,” “a dream and a joy to work with,” and having “editing skills beyond compare.” One client even referred to her as “the LeBron James of editing.” This book also offers inspiration and reassurance with eight individual stories of overcoming challenges and successfully completing their dissertations under extraordinarily difficult circumstances.