We understand the sometimes isolated and lonely journey as an academic writer. To assist with your development we invite your to join our MS Teams Writing Group offering weekly research reading and writing tips and guides. In addition, we host weekly Shut Up & Write as well as Writers' Circles.
These collaborative spaces offer not only protected time but also a space to navigate the writing challenges and help you develop confidence as academic writers in your respective disciplinary fields.
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What is the Shut Up & Write space? Based on the pomodoro technique for getting things done, we write in short protective bursts of 30-40 minutes (x2-3) to get some writing done together.
Read The Thesis Whisper's blog post 1 | Shut Up & Write 2
What are Writers' Circles? A collaborative space to share your writing and get constructive feedback - it provides an opportunity to clarify your thinking and writing about your arguments.
Read Chihota & Thesen 2014: Rehearsing the 'Postgraduate Condition' in Writers' Circles
Read Busby & Malone 2023: Writing Circles: developing learner self-efficacy and agency through peer review activities
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What do our current writers have to say about these spaces?
"Keeps you accountable to meet your writing goals"
"Provides a sense of discipline in developing productive writing habits"
"Allows you to receive and practice providing constructive feedback to peers who are on a similar journey"
"Provides protective time to work on your writing goals especially when you have competing interests at university"
"Helps with procrastination and intimidation when tackling long pieces of writing such as the thesis or proposal"
"It is a safe space to explain or clarify ideas and arguments"