I am Jacob S. Dorman, Ph.D. I know what academics need to succeed because I am one. With 18 years on the tenure track as a US and African American historian, I have won tenure, won fellowships, and won book prizes for two books, with two more in press. Moreover, my writing has been universally praised by both academics and journalists (See Accolades to the right). I can help you have similar success. The job market and the tenure track will always be stressful, but you don’t have to face them alone.

For more, see: About.

I can help you with writing coaching, developmental or structural editing, copyediting, proof reading, formatting, book proposal composition and editing, dissertation editing, fellowship applications, photo permissions, and publication guidance, job search advice, and job talks. In other words, everything you need to survive and thrive in academe.

For more, see: Services.

I am a good editor, but also an award-winning scholar. I know what it takes to write well and win awards and accolades because I have done it. Here are some of them:

“beautifully written” – American Historical Review

“a knack for keeping one amused and amazed” – Harper’s

“Dorman does an excellent job of presenting his information in a clear and entertaining manner, making the subject matter so interesting that you can't helped but be pulled into the narrative.” — Qantara.de

“Painstakingly researched and masterfully written” – The Journal of the Gilden Age and Progressive Era

“Intelligently conceived, meticulously researched, and splendidly written” – Bill Tuttle, University of Kansas

“deft and riveting” – Robin D.G. Kelley, UCLA

“richly researched and readable” – Religion Studies Review

“Dorman’s work [has] a particular charm, being consistently illustrative, often heartbreaking and occasionally hilarious.” – Nova Religio

“thoughtful and nuanced… extensive and painstaking archival work… detailed and vibrant” – Journal of Church and State

“engaging…well-drawn...impressive” – The Journal of Religion

“a monumental achievement” – Magic, Ritual, and Witchcraft

 “a deep and resonant work of scholarship – Journal of American Studies