Summer Writing Groups with the Writing Studio
This summer, the Vanderbilt Writing Studio will offer weekly writing groups for graduate/postdoc writers. These groups provide advanced writers with a dedicated writing block as well as an opportunity to connect with a supportive community of similar writers. The final meeting will offer an opportunity for participants to share their progress and solicit feedback from their peers.
The Writing Studio will also pilot a new writing workshop group option for graduate and postdoc writers who are interested in a more feedback-oriented writing group experience. If there is sufficient interest, workshop groups will allow advanced writers to obtain weekly feedback on their writing projects from other group members over the course of the 8-week program.
To express interest, please fill out our application form by Monday, June 8.
Option 1: Weekly Writing Groups
Weekly Writing Groups are designed to provide independent writing time alongside peers with group check-ins at the beginning and end of each session.
Key features of Weekly Writing Groups include:
- Groups meet for 3 hours each week, for 9 weeks
- The final meeting will focus on sharing progress and providing peer feedback
- Two group options: Mondays 2pm-5pm and Fridays 9am-12pm
Weekly Writing Groups begin meeting the week of Monday, June 8.
Option 2: Writing Workshop Groups
Writing Workshop Groups are designed to provide both accountability and peer feedback for more in-depth writing support. Each group will have flexibility to decide its own meeting format and will be assigned an administrative contact at the Writing Studio who can help with group set-up and format options, Zoom troubleshooting, occasional facilitation, etc.
Key features of Writing Workshop Groups include:
- Groups of 4-5 meet for 2 hours each week, for 8 weeks
- Can apply as an individual OR as a pre-formed group
Writing Workshop Groups begin meeting the week of Monday, June 15
Requests to join a group received after June 8 will be accommodated as space allows. Please e-mail beth.a.estes@vanderbilt.edu for more information.