GC Writing Center

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Providing writing support to students at the Graduate Center, CUNY @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social #GCWrites

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GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· 22d

Writers in the humanities @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - here's a great opportunity from the MLA for projects on improving working conditions and workplace equity! Learn more about Humanities Innovation Grants: Workforce Equity here: buff.ly/XeZLOCn. Then come see us to prepare your materials.

Screenshot of the Humanities Innovation Grants: Workforce Equity website. Decorative only.

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jul 10

The GC lecture scene might be on hiatus for the summer, but there are still a lot of opportunities in NYC to hear writers talk about their work. Check out tomorrow's talk at the 53rd Street branch of the NYPL from R. Sikoryak on his new book Declaration/Emancipation Illustrated: buff.ly/ND0AyLP

Cover of R. Sikoryak's Declaration Illustrated and Emancipation Illustrated. Both feature solid background with a group of cartoon figures facing a person holding a document.

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jul 9

Talking about your research is a vital skill, and one that takes practice. Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our new workshop Going Up? Crafting the Elevator Pitch. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/k6KkGi7

Flyer for Going Up? Crafting the Elevator Pitch featuring a macro photo of a seashell as the background with white text on solid blue boxes in the foreground reading: "“So what do you work on?” For many graduate students, being asked this question is stressful. In this workshop, we discuss the principles and best practices for constructing a strong scholarly pitch, something you can use both to describe your work in-person (like at conferences) and in written contexts (like job letters).

Thursday, July 16 @ 3PM

Register here: [QR code]"

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 29

Reading recent books in your field is a great way to keep tabs on the conversation. Writing a book review and getting a line on your cv? Even better! Learn the basics at our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Register with the QR code or this link: buff.ly/k6KkGi7

Writing a Book Review flyer with macro photo of a shell in the background and white text on solid blue background reading: "Many graduate seminars include a book review as a writing assignment, and students often see them as an ideal starting place for trying to get published. This workshop introduces the generic conventions of the book review and addresses the practicalities of getting placed in a journal.

Monday, July 6 @ 2PM

Register here: [QR code]"

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 19

Wishing you a reflective and joyful Juneteenth. Here are some ways to celebrate and learn more about the history with the NYPL: buff.ly/iHc9O5X

Screenshot of the NYPL's spotlight on Juneteenth website linked in the post. The page features a series of clickable rectangular boxes that take visitors to pages where they can plan a visit, find events for all ages, get reading recommendations, etc.

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 17

If you're feeling stuck in your writing @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social we've got some techniques to help! Join us next week for Getting Unstuck: Using Informal Writing Techniques Effectively. Register with the QR code or on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

Description of the workshop reading: A key challenge that writers face is feeling stuck in a project and not knowing how to move forward. This workshop focuses on using informal writing techniques, from freewriting to visualization, to overcome some of the most common practical and emotional obstacles that arise in academic writing. The strategies we’ll discuss are versatile; they can be used for any writing project in any discipline. Everyone gets stuck. Come learn how to get unstuck and recapture your momentum!

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 11

#ReadingRec: Today's job market requires you to be proactive, a mindset at the heart of Ilana M. Horwitz's The Entrepreneurial Scholar. Intended for scholars at all stages of their careers, her work asks, "What opportunities can you create based on who you are, what you know, and who you know?"

Green book cover with a graphic of a small person climbing the tassel of an oversized PhD hat along the bottom. Navy and white font with the author's name, Ilana M. Horwitz, and title, "The Entrepreneurial Scholar: A New Mindset for Success in Academia and Beyond."

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 5

Having fun isn't hard when you've got your library card! Do you have yours? Learn how to get your NYPL card today: buff.ly/BYkybU8

Group of characters from Arthur, the animated cartoon series, holding their library cards out in front of them and smiling.

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 4

Worried about drifting too far from your research this summer @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Join us for our Goal Setting and Time Management workshop and learn strategies to keep you on track over the next few months. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/vCF1Glt

Summer Goal-Setting and Time Management flyer reading:

Setting writing goals is vital to making progress on any project but doing this effectively takes practice. In this workshop we discuss how to set project-based and habitual goals, schedule writing time, and keep oneself accountable to meet deadlines. Additionally, we’ll review resources and apps that can help with this process.

Thursday, June 11 @ 2PM

Register here: [QR code]

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 3

Have you seen our recent publication @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Read our article on writer-consultant relationships in the latest issue of Praxis. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our research! buff.ly/pYrF87t

Screenshot of journal header and article title on the Praxis website.

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jun 1

June is here @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and our first workshop is coming up soon! Check out the full schedule and register on our website: buff.ly/vCF1Glt

2026 Summer Workshops flyer with the following information:

Summer Goal Setting and Time Management
Thursday, June 11 @ 2pm

Getting Unstuck: Using Informal Writing Techniques Effectively
Wednesday, June 24 @4pm

Writing a Book Review
Monday, July 6 @ 2pm

Going Up?: Crafting the Elevator Pitch
Thursday, July 16 @ 3pm

The Academic Job Cover Letter
Thursday, August 6 @ 3pm

Ph.D. Statement of Purpose
Wednesday, August 19 @ 4pm

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· May 26

Join us this summer @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for one of our week-long, online, dissertation and thesis writing clinics! Space is limited, so register today: buff.ly/6bg1Fh6 #WritingCommunity #SummerWriting

List of the dates for the Summer Dissertation and Thesis Writing Clinics:
Clinic 1, June 1-5
Clinic 2, July 13-17
Clinic 3, August 10-14

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· May 25

Wishing you a Memorial Day full of love, hope, and gratitude.

Quote from Eleanor Roosevelt reading "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." White text on a black background.

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· May 14

Want to share your research beyond academia? Op-eds are a great way to do that! Join us for our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social to learn how to successfully pitch and place your piece! Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

Flyer for "Public Writing: The Op-Ed" with multicolor criss-crossed strings in the background and a solid yellow text box with navy blue text reading "How do academic writers draw on their research to produce public-facing work? This workshop offers practical guidance on drafting, pitching, and publishing an op-ed, a genre scholars often use to share their ideas with broader audiences. We’ll review key elements of the op-ed and discover resources for identifying and pitching to target publications.

Wednesday, May 20 @ 3PM

Register here: [QR code]"

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· May 12

Do you plan to revise an existing paper for publication this summer? Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our Revising for Article-Length Publication workshop and learn how to get started and what to emphasize. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

Flyer for "Revising for Article-Length Publication" featuring a background of multicolor criss-crossed strings and a solid yellow box with navy blue text reading: "Do you have a seminar paper, dissertation chapter, or conference presentation that you’d like to turn into an article? In this webinar, we’ll review the key elements of an article, identify the criteria reviewers look for in a strong submission, and help you understand how to strategically prioritize when revising your way toward an article manuscript that has the best chances of receiving a “revise and resubmit” from reviewers.

Tuesday, May 19 @ 3PM

Register here: [QR code]"

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· May 6

Outlining typically moves from ideas to text, but what if you moved from text to ideas?! Join us for a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social on Reverse Outlining, a technique that can help you think productively about structure and argument. Register with the QR code or on the web: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Apr 24

Publication is a key part of contributing to an academic conversation but the process can be confusing. Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for a workshop that can help you understand the key steps. Register with the QR code below or on our website: buff.ly/mZ6TYel

Flyer for "Understanding the Publication Process: Humanities and Social Sciences" workshop. Background of criss-crossed multi-color strings with black text on a yellow background reading: Focusing on the humanities and social sciences, this workshop helps participants understand the publication process and how to make strategic decisions about successfully revising for an intended audience, selecting a target publication, and responding to reader reports.

Friday, May 1 @ 2PM

Register here: [QR Code]

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Apr 20

Writing can be a lot like fishing @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - success often depends on having the right hook! Learn how to capture your reader's attention at our workshop this week. Register with the QR code below or visit our website: buff.ly/mZ6TYel

Flyer for The Anatomy of a Good Hook with a background of criss-crossed multi-color strings and black text on a solid yellow background reading as follows: When drafting a seminar paper, dissertation chapter, or article, many writers know that they want to start with “a good hook.” But what makes a hook good? And how do you know for sure that it will hook your intended reader? In this workshop, we’ll consider a range of examples to help you unpack and understand the core elements that make a hook successful.

Friday, April 24 @ 10AM

Register here: [QR code]

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Apr 6

Note-taking is a vital skill for academic writers, but one that's not often taught. Join us @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for Taking Smarter Notes! We'll share a note-taking system intended to help you think across writing projects. Register with the QR code or visit our website: buff.ly/FQ4dWew

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Mar 25

Do you see a conference in your future? You'll want to submit a strong abstract and we have tips for how to do just that! Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our Writing a Conference Abstract workshop. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/mqOxmQX

Flyer for "Writing a Conference Abstract" with black text on a yellow background reading: "Thinking of attending a conference? In this webinar we’ll talk through calls for proposals (CFPs) for graduate-school, regional, and national conferences, and discuss best practices for writing your abstract. We’ll provide examples of successful abstracts, and also look at some that failed to effectively navigate the sometimes-idiosyncratic language of a CFP to help you consider why they were unsuccessful.

Tuesday, March 31 @ 2 PM

Register here: [QR code]

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Mar 18

Academic writing can feel mysterious but it doesn't have to be quite so cryptic. Join us for a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social on Demystifying Academic Writing and learn some of the key elements so that you feel more confident. Register with the QR code or visit our website: buff.ly/mqOxmQX

Flyer with black text on a yellow background that reads:
Just starting out in graduate school? Are you feeling a little bit jittery about getting back into academic writing? Maybe you’ve been away from writing for a while and want some refreshers. Join this webinar to learn about the key elements of academic writing, how to overcome writing fears, and how to develop a productive writing habit.

Tuesday, March 24 @ 10AM

Register here: [QR code]

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Mar 13

Come hear the most recent cohort of Interactive Technology & Pedagogy certificate earners talk about their projects on Monday @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Attend in person or on Zoom. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/HB5q2dM #WritingCommunity #DigitalScholarship

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GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Mar 9

Meeting to discuss your diss is an important part of the writing process, but it can be stressful. Join us for "Making the Most of Your Dissertation Progress Meeting" next week @thegradautecenter.bsky.social and learn strategies that can help. Register with the QR or on our website: buff.ly/duYlkgK

Flyer for "Making the Most of the Dissertation Progress Meeting" that reads: Writers working on their dissertation may have semi-formal progress meetings with their advisor/committee. While progress meetings are often beneficial to the dissertator, they can also be stressful and intimidating. This webinar offers practical strategies that can help graduate students to make the most out of a dissertation progress meeting. Tuesday, March 17 @ 2 PM. Register here: [QR code]

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Mar 5

It's normal for writers to feel stuck in their projects. The key is knowing how to get unstuck and we've got a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that offers strategies you can use at different points in the writing process. Scan the QR code below or register on our website: buff.ly/KvnouVb

Getting Unstuck: Using Informal Writing Techniques Effectively workshop flyer that reads:

A key challenge that writers face is feeling stuck in a project and not knowing how to move forward. This workshop focuses on using informal writing techniques, from freewriting to visualization, to overcome some of the most common practical and emotional obstacles that arise in academic writing. The strategies we’ll discuss are versatile; they can be used for any writing project in any discipline.

Thursday, March 12 @ 10AM

Register here: [QR Code]

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Feb 23

Applying for grants is vital to securing $$$ for research, but the proposal can be a tricky genre to learn. The summary statement can be especially challenging, but we've got a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that can help. Learn more and register below or on our website: buff.ly/KvnouVb

Grant Writing: The Summary Statement flyer that reads:

The summary statement can be challenging to write because readers rely on it to make initial assessments, so the stakes are high, and condensing information risks losing clarity. This workshop teaches grant writers to craft this section more effectively by better understanding what reviewers are looking for and prioritizing accordingly.

Tuesday, March 3 @ 10AM

Register here (followed by a QR code)

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Feb 20

Did you ever get feedback that didn't feel as useful as it could be? A big part of getting good feedback is knowing how to ask for it. Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for a workshop on Soliciting Effective Feedback. Learn more and register below or visit our website: buff.ly/KvnouVb

Soliciting Effective Feedback flyer that reads: Clear and persuasive writing emerges through a process of sharing drafts at different stages and getting feedback that helps writers revise. Yet, for readers to give productive comments, writers must know how to ask for what they need. This workshop considers guiding principles that will help writers solicit effective feedback.

Friday, February 27 @ 3PM

Register here (next to a QR code)

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Feb 16

The book review is a common assignment in graduate seminars and it can be a great first publication @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we have a workshop this week to help you understand the genre! Learn more and register on our website:

Writing a Book Review

Many graduate seminars include a book review as a writing assignment, and students often see them as an ideal starting place for trying to get published. This workshop introduces the generic conventions of the book review and addresses the practicalities of getting placed in a journal.

Thursday, February 19 @ 9AM

Register here followed by a QR code.

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Feb 5

Have you taken our faculty and student survey @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? There's still time!

Flyer with "The Writing Center" header and a light blue background with white text that reads:
There's still time to take part in our survey.
Your input will shape the future of writing instruction in doctoral education.
If you haven't completed the survey, please take 25-30 minutes to do so.
Doctoral students can win one of twenty $50 giftcards.
Your responses will remain confidential.
Complete the survey by Monday, February 9
Scan the QR code or click the link

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Feb 2

Ready to set some writing goals for the semester @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Join us for a workshop that will help you learn how to successfully set SMART goals and meet them. Scan the QR code below or use this link to learn more and register: buff.ly/UMQ5LtG

Goal-Setting and Time Management flyer reading: Setting writing goals is vital to making progress on any project but doing this effectively takes practice. In this workshop we discuss how to set project-based and habitual goals, schedule writing time, and keep oneself accountable to meet deadlines. Additionally, we’ll review resources and apps that can help with this process.

Tuesday, February 10 @ 3PM

Register here: QR code

GC Writing Center@writingcentergc· Jan 20

Doctoral students and faculty @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - we’re conducting a survey to understand the current landscape of writing needs and writing instruction and we’d love to hear from you! Scan the QR code or follow the link on the flyer below to get started.