Writing Groups
People writing as part of a community of writers are more likely to learn faster about the conventions and challenges of writing, to support each other at times of blockage and to demystify the process of writing by sharing each others’ successes and failures.
Writers' retreats for academics: exploring and increasing the motivation to write
The Graduate School Writing Center supports writing groups for graduate students in a variety of ways, from coordinating groups for interested students to facilitating new groups.
Dissertation Success Support Program
Each semester, the Graduate School Writing Center offers a Dissertation Success Support Program, a semester-long coaching and accountability program for students at the dissertation stage. The program includes weekly accountablity meetings, scheduled "write-together" times, and resources from the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. Click here to register for the Fall 2022 cohort (deadline to register is September 1).
ARHU Writing Groups
This fall, the Graduate School Writing Center will coordinate two writing groups for ARHU students at critical junctures in the dissertation process. ARHU students at the proposal stage may be interested in our Now What? Writing Your Proposal. We'll meet weekly to discuss topics such as genre (What is a proposal anyway?), project development (How do I structure this?), and the dissertation process (how many drafts should I expect to write?). If you have already had your proposal approved and are starting the dissertation, consider joining us for Moving Forward: Writing Your First Dissertation Chapter. We'll meet weekly for peer review and to discuss questions about development, process, and structure. Click here for more information or to register (deadline to register is September 7)
Writing Groups
Interested in forming a writing group? The GSWC is here to help! If you would like to organize a writing group in your department or cohort and would like some support,please contact us at gradwritingfellows@umd.edu.