About Us
Who we are
TopicsMill is a research and study resource that helps students and educators move from “I need a topic” to “I have a clear plan.” We curate topic ideas across major subjects and pair them with practical guidance—how to narrow a topic, draft a thesis, build an outline, and present findings. We aim to be the most helpful starting point for academic and classroom work.
Our Story
TopicsMill was launched in 2019 by Loraine Walters, an educator and editor who has spent her career helping learners develop stronger arguments and clearer writing. The project began as a simple list of conversation starters for debate club and quickly grew into a cross-disciplinary library of essay, research, speech, and thesis topics.
From the beginning, we made two commitments: usefulness over noise and transparency over shortcuts. Every page we publish should save time, reduce stress, and give readers reliable next steps.
What We Do
TopicsMill was launched in 2019 by Loraine Walters, an educator and editor who has spent her career helping learners develop stronger arguments and clearer writing. The project began as a simple list of conversation starters for debate club and quickly grew into a cross-disciplinary library of essay, research, speech, and thesis topics.
From the beginning, we made two commitments: usefulness over noise and transparency over shortcuts. Every page we publish should save time, reduce stress, and give readers reliable next steps.
Who We Serve
Students who want credible topic ideas and a straight path to a thesis and outline.
Educators who need ready-to-use prompts, classroom discussion starters, and examples.
Researchers & professionals preparing talks, proposals, or workshops who benefit from structured ideation.
Our resources are free to read and designed for mobile as well as desktop, so you can plan anywhere.
Our Team & Contributors
Loraine Walters – CEO & Founder at TopicsMill
Leadership
Loraine Walters, Founder & CEO — educator and editor; drives the TopicsMill mission, sets editorial standards, and leads strategy.
Editorial Team
A distributed group of instructors, editors, and subject-matter contributors. Authors specialize by discipline (e.g., Psychology, History, Nursing) and collaborate with reviewers to ensure accuracy and usefulness.
Advisors & classroom partners
We periodically consult with teachers and academic coaches to keep our materials aligned with real classroom needs. If you’re an instructor interested in contributing, visit Write for Us to learn about requirements and review flow.
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