Speak up.

In an academic career, there are moments when thought has grown beyond its current skin. A scholar is called to think bigger and to speak louder. This can happen when a junior professor confronts the process of revising a dissertation into a book manuscript. It can happen when a more experienced scholar begins to imagine the ways that their ideas could speak to an academic audience beyond their discipline. Or it can be when an academic leaps into the fray of public discourse with an op ed or TED talk. It happens on paper and it happens on stage. These moments are what Candor was built for.

True to our name, Candor believes in telling it how it is. It can be hard to translate your knowledge for a general audience. Media and trade publishing is an unfamiliar landscape that feels unnatural to many academics. It’s honestly hard to go from being really good at something to feeling like you are starting from scratch. There’s no point in beating around the bush about it, and no shame in asking for support. Candor has your back. We are here to work, and our collaboration is about you and how to build the largest possible conversation around your ideas. The values that form our ethos—clarity, honesty, and empathy—also guide our work with clients. Take a look at what they have to say.

Do you want to grow your social media platform or online presence, but struggle with branding, design, and engagement? Do you want to write a book that speaks your academic truth to a broader audience? Do you want to improve your stage presence and craft talks that inspire change? Do you have something to say, but feel that pitching your ideas is uncomfortable and maybe even a bit huckstery? We’ve got you. We believe in trusting your voice, telling stories, and letting ideas move. We believe in pushing the boundaries of scholarship and starting new conversations. From dissertation to TED talk, we can help you focus your ideas and connect with your audience.