Spring Break Graduate Student Writing Retreat Begins March 16
03/09/2022
University Writing Services is offering a free writing retreat open to all graduate students during Spring Break.
It will take place Wednesday, March 16, through Friday, March 18. The first two sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The final session will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday.
The retreat is for any graduate student looking to make actual progress towards the completion of their seminar paper, conference paper, thesis, dissertation, publication, and/or fellowship application.
Participants can attend the retreat in-person (at the Student Success Center located inside the Busch Student Center room 331 on the North campus) and/or virtually through Zoom. Come and write in a quiet, structured environment alongside other scholars
Participants can drop in anytime. One of the retreats primary objectives is to increase graduate students' writing accountability and productivity, especially when balancing multiple responsibilities.
The facilitator will lead different timed writing activities and provide content aimed to deconstruct large projects into smaller, more manageable tasks while simultaneously cultivating strong, disciplined writing habits.
Participants will also learn new motivational strategies to combat procrastination, especially during a university holiday. This is particularly helpful for graduate students who are either behind on their project or who want to maximize their break and get ahead.
Light snacks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch is not included.
To register, fill out the Google form. RSVP early because the first 15 registrants will have the opportunity to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment and receive feedback on their current project from an experienced writing consultant during the retreat.
This feedback will be delivered either in-person, asynchronously, or via Zoom depending on the registrant’s preferred modality.
Contact writing@slu.edu with any questions.