Writing Groups for Graduate Students
Come write with us! Community, accountability, and setting achievable goals can help sustain progress on major writing projects. We host weekly writing groups throughout the academic year, including summer session. Writing groups help you maximize writing productivity through structured writing time, connecting with other writers, generating momentum and reaching writing goals.
At each session, a Writing Center staff member invites participants to briefly share writing goals before a focused work period. At the end of each session, the group reconvenes to briefly share successes or challenges, and articulate next steps.
Drop-in Summer Writing Groups, May 19th – July 22nd
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30pm, May 19th through July 22nd. The Writing Center will host twice-weekly drop-in writing groups to provide structure and support for graduate students working on long-term projects. Groups will meet in person in the Writing Center (Mansfield Library, Room 322). Students are welcome to attend one or both weekly sessions. Regular attendance is encouraged but we appreciate the challenges of summer scheduling. Come as often as you can and stay as long as you are able!
Sessions will begin with a brief check-in to set goals for the writing period followed by individual writing time. The session will conclude with a chance to reflect on progress made, identify goals for the week ahead, and articulate a plan for your next writing session. Writing Center consultants facilitate each group and students have the option to set up appointments for individualized feedback during the work period. Registration is encouraged! Register HERE.
A Note on Writing Groups
Different types of writing groups serve different purposes, and we encourage students to explore alternate formats and to initiate additional writing groups to best meet their individual needs. These can include groups focused on providing peer feedback and support, which differ from accountability groups that emphasize protected and scheduled writing time.
Interested in setting up your own writing group? Feel free to reach out to us to discuss ways to do so, or check out the University of North Carolina’s Writing Group Starter Kit or George Mason University’s Setting Up Your Own Writing Group.