What can I expect from Writing Retreats?
Writing Retreats take place on Zoom, and each last four hours. During optional check-ins at the beginning, middle, and end of each retreat, students can respond to writing prompts, discuss writing and the writing process with peers, and reach out in the group chat for help with specific writing challenges. Use of camera and microphone is optional. While participants are encouraged to attend entire sessions, they are welcome to drop in or out at any time.
How do Writing Retreats differ from Interdisciplinary Writing Groups or Dissertation Boot Camp?
Writing Retreats provide a flexible but regular (virtual) space and time throughout the quarter for graduate students to write together. Unlike Writing Groups, Writing Retreats establish a consistent and concurrent writing time for you to work alongside other students. Participants are encouraged to discuss writing, but these conversations are not mandatory. Unlike Boot Camp, Writing Retreats run throughout the quarter, and students can participate in as many or as few as they like!
When are Writing Retreats, and how do I participate?
All graduate students are welcome to drop in at any point during Writing Retreats, but registration is required for each. Register for individual Writing Retreats using the links below.
- Writing Retreat #1 – Tuesday, November 30th, 10am to 2pm CST
- Writing Retreat #2 – Thursday, December 2nd, 1pm to 5pm CST
- Writing Retreat #3 – Monday, December 6th, 11:30am to 3:30pm CST
- Writing Retreat #4 – Thursday, December 9th, 10am to 2pm CST
- Writing Retreat #5 – Monday, December 13th, 1pm to 5pm CST
- Writing Retreat #6 – Wednesday, December 15th, 11:30am to 3:30pm CST
Questions?
If you have any additional questions, please consult our current Graduate Assistant