Cheat Sheet Library

Feel stuck with your PhD writing? Get moving again - one clear step at a time.

You’ve got the research. You’ve got the motivation (on most days).

But when it’s time to write? You freeze. You spiral. You scroll.

“Where do I even start?”

“Why can’t I just get on with it?”

“Am I the only one this stuck?”

You’re not broken — you’re just missing a clear next step.

That’s where the Cheat Sheet Library comes in.

It’s your on-demand toolkit of 40+ practical templates, sentence starters, worksheets, and planners - designed to get you unstuck, writing, and actually making progress.

Whether you’re drafting a chapter, planning your week, or fighting that Sunday evening feeling, there’s a cheat sheet for that.

You don’t need another textbook.

You need someone to say:

“Here’s how to start. Here’s what to say. Here’s what to do next.”

Because PhD students shouldn’t feel stupid just because academic writing is vague, confusing, and full of gatekeeping.

You deserve support that actually helps - not more theory.

Here’s how it works:

(1) Grab a cup of tea / coffee (or matcha if you’re feeling fancy!) and open the Library

(2) Browse through the collection and pick the cheat sheet that fits what you're struggling with today

(3) Follow the prompts, checklists or guidance to take action straight away

(4) Come back any time you hit a wall (again)

Created by Dr Elizabeth Yardley (hi, that’s me), this Library draws on 20 years of experience helping PhD students like you get out of their heads and back into action, one step at a time.

Before the Cheat Sheet Library
❌ You’ve got a blinking cursor and no idea where to start
❌ You’re rewriting the same paragraph over and over
❌ You feel like you’re falling behind everyone else

After the Cheat Sheet Library
✅ You’ve written a paragraph using sentence starters - fast
✅ You’ve ticked something off your to-do list (finally)
✅ You feel calm, capable, and back in control

This is for real PhD students juggling life, work, and research - not robots with perfect writing habits.

If you’re doing a qualitative, social science, humanities, or mixed methods PhD and need quick wins that cut through the overwhelm, the Cheat Sheet Library was built for you.

You’ve come too far to stay stuck.

The longer you delay, the harder it gets - and the harder it gets, the more confidence you lose.

This isn’t just about one paragraph. It’s about building momentum again.

Don’t let another week pass wondering why nothing got written.

Grab the Cheat Sheet Library today and make real progress - even on the hard days.

👇 Scroll down to see every cheat sheet that’s included in the Library.

Then hit ‘Subscribe’ to get immediate access for a one-time payment.

P.S. Prices are in GBP because we’re a UK-based business — but don’t worry if you’re outside the UK. Your bank will handle the currency conversion automatically.

Cheat Sheet Library Resources

Abstract – How to Write It

Aims and Objectives Cheat Sheet

ChatGPT – 10 Game-Changing Prompts

Conclusion Chapter – 25 Sentence Starters

Critical Analysis Cheat Sheet

Critical Analysis – Killer Questions for Literature Review

Critical Reading Worksheet

Discussion Chapter – 25 Sentence Starters

Findings and Analysis – 25 Sentence Starters

Introduction Chapter – 25 Sentence Starters

Literature Review – 25 Sentence Starters

Literature Review – First Aid Worksheet

Methodology Chapter – 25 Sentence Starters

Mixed Methods Research Designs for Beginners

One thing at a time planner

Ontology and Epistemology Cheat Sheet

Paradigms – The Basics: Positivism

Paradigms – The Basics: Post-Positivism

Paradigms – The Basics: Interpretivism

Paradigms – The Basics: Critical Realism

Paradigms – The Basics: Pragmatism

PhD Boundaries - 10 phrases to help you say “no”!

Plug & Play Paragraph Templates - The Introduction Chapter

Plug & Play Paragraph Templates - The Literature Review

Plug & Play Paragraph Templates - Methodology

Presentation Pro Sheet

Procrastination – First Aid Worksheet

Qualitative Interviews - 9 Question Types + Examples

Qualitative Research Question Generator - 10 Prompts

Reflective Writing Cheat Sheet

Revisions Checklist Tracker

Theory – 25 Sentence Starters

Time Tracker Sheet

Write More Concisely Cheat Sheet

Write More Concisely Wordcount Swaps

Writing Up Wheel

Supervision Record Form

Reflect and Plan Worksheet

Printable Conference Plan for 3, 5, and 7-Day Conferences

Day Planner

Week Planner

Week Ahead – Plan Your Week

Week in Review Planner

Monthly Reflect and Plan Workbook

Guided Meditation for PhD Students - Audio

10 Motivational A4 Posters

10 Commonly Confused Research Terms

PhD Students' Ultimate Guide to Christmas

PhD Viva Survival Guide