Whether you are just beginning writing papers for graduate courses, preparing a talk for a conference, working on your thesis, planning your prospectus, or drafting chapters of your dissertation, if you join us you will find you are not alone. Graduate students have high expectations for quality research and writing and a need for ongoing support throughout the dissertation process.

Why join a Graduate Student Writing Groups?

Graduate Student Writing Groups provide graduate student writers with a community of writers and several complementary types of support, including;

• Feedback on your writing
• Encouragement to set and accomplish goals
• Resources for resolving conflict and solving problems
• Aid in overcoming "writer's block" and other writing challenges
• Contacts for writing partner

KU Writing Center staff help the group identify needs and organize agendas, as well as provide resources to the group and members as needed. Group members provide each other with interdisciplinary writing feedback and peer support for setting goals, solving problems, and working efficiently and effectively as writer-researchers.

Writing Groups

The Writing Center offers a variety of writing group options, free of charge, for graduate students and recent KU alum who have completed Masters and PhD programs. KU Writing Center associates provide resources and support to promote your growth as a writer.

Thesis/Dissertation Writers' Group

Thesis/Dissertation Writers' Groups are traditional writers' groups that allow students to meet at scheduled times to share their work. Members offer feedback and peer support for setting goals, solving problems, and working efficiently as writer-researchers.

Online Writers' Groups

Online Writers' Groups are similar to traditional writers' groups, but they are conducted online. This option is good for writers in remote areas or those who are unable to meet for regular face-to-face meetings.

Write-ON[LY]

Our Write-ON[LY] is an alternative to traditional writers' groups. This new option is designed for writers who simply want a designated time and place to write. We'll provide the space. All you do is commit to a convenient time and day of the week-then show up ready to write. Individual writers do not read other writers' papers or offer feedback as expected in a traditional writers' group.

Specialty Writers' Groups

This option is ideal for writers who are collaborating on special writing projects including journal articles and/or class projects.

Write-In

The Write-In is an entire day of intensive writing that includes one-on-one consultations and peer/participant consultations if requested. Write-Ins are offered on Saturdays during the summer, fall, and spring semesters.