Writers’ Studio Workshop Series
Fall 2026
A Biweekly Writing for Wellness Workshop Series
Facilitators: Mallory Martin and Olivia Currier
Writing isn’t just for term papers or lab reports—it can also be a powerful tool for your personal well-being. Fight, Flight, or Write is a biweekly workshop series designed to help you explore different journaling and writing techniques to better understand, process, and manage difficult emotions as well as physical or chronic pain.
Whether you are looking for new mindfulness strategies, trying to navigate everyday stress, or seeking a creative outlet for emotional release, this workshop offers a supportive space to pause and reflect.
What to expect
We know that personal and wellness writing can feel deeply intimate, so we’ve designed this series to prioritize your comfort and agency above all else:
- Short & Focused Instruction: Each 60-minute session begins with a brief, insightful mini-lecture introducing a specific journaling method, coping strategy, or guided prompt. You’ll also receive practical handouts to take home with you.
- Low-Pressure Practice & Individual Writing Time: Following the brief lesson, you’ll have dedicated, quiet time to try out the techniques yourself and write in real time.
- Optional Discussion: If you feel inspired to share your thoughts or discuss the day’s topic with fellow students, you’ll be warmly invited to do so. Prefer to keep your writing private? That is 100% okay! You are always welcome to focus solely on independent, quiet practice without any pressure to share.
What you’ll take away
- Practical, research-backed journaling prompts and techniques you can use anytime, anywhere.
- Dedicated time built into your week to check in with yourself and process stress.
- Helpful takeaway handouts to build your personal wellness toolkit.
- A low-stakes, flexible space that respects your privacy while supporting your personal growth.
No prior creative writing experience required—just bring yourself, something to write on, and a willingness to explore!
Fight, Flight, or Write: Writing for Wellness schedule
Time: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: Atherton Union (AU), Room 326 Board Room
Fall 2026 Meeting Dates:
- September 8
- September 22
- October 6
- October 20
- November 3
- November 17
- December 1
A Biweekly Creative Writing Workshop Series
Facilitators:
Looking for a space to experiment with new writing genres, sharpen your creative craft, and connect with fellow writers on campus? The Creative Circle is a biweekly workshop series designed for writers of all experience levels and majors! Each month, we dive into a brand-new creative theme—ranging from fiction and screenwriting to poetry and flash fiction—offering you fresh tools, inspiring prompts, and dedicated time to create.
Whether you’re writing a screenplay, crafting your first poem, or building a fantasy world, this workshop is your judgment-free creative playground. You never need to bring polished or finished work—just bring your ideas and your passion!
Monthly themes & topics
Each month features two sessions focused on a single creative medium. The first session of the month offers an all-encompassing deep dive, while the second session zooms in on specialized techniques.
- Fiction Month: Explore the mechanics of immersive world-building (setting, magic systems, character dynamics, and stakes) and natural dialogue.
- Poetry Month: Dive into rhythm, meter, hip-hop lyricism, musicality, and visual poetry forms like ekphrasis and blackout poetry.
- Screenwriting Month: Master standard screenplay formatting, learn how screenwriting differs from prose, and build cinematic conflict.
- Short & Flash Fiction Month: Learn the art of high-impact short stories, explore literary magazine publishing, and distill big ideas into short-form fiction.
What to expect each session
Designed to be interactive, supportive, and flexible, each 60-minute workshop gives you room to learn, practice, and connect:
- Interactive Deep Dive (20–30 minutes): We start with a dynamic presentation packed with real-world examples, writing resources, and collaborative discussion led by peer writing consultants.
- Dedicated Drafting & Practice (20–30 minutes): Put new techniques into action right away with guided prompts and uninterrupted writing time.
- Flexible Sharing, Q&A & Support (last 15 minutes): Share what you wrote in a supportive, low-stakes environment, ask questions, or keep drafting—this final stretch is tailored to whatever you need most that day!
What you’ll take away
- A Stronger Creative Voice: Gain confidence writing across mediums and formats you might not usually try.
- Rich Resources & Prompts: Walk away with curated reference materials, formatting guides, and prompt lists to keep your creative momentum going.
- Peer Community & Mentorship: Collaborate with approachable peer mentors and fellow student writers outside of the classroom.
- End-of-Semester Symposium: Celebrate your creative growth by sharing your favorite work at our end-of-semester creative showcase!
No prerequisites, finished drafts, or creative writing background required. Come write with us!
The Creative Circle schedule
Time: Wednesdays, 5:00–6:00 PM
Location: Jordan Hall (JH), Room 155
Fall 2026 Meeting Dates:
- September 9
- September 23
- October 7
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2
A Critical Reading & Effective Writing Workshop Series
Facilitators:
Mastering college-level reading and writing isn’t about fitting your ideas into a rigid box—it’s about learning how to articulate your unique perspective with clarity, authority, and confidence. The Art of Articulation is a workshop series designed to give you practical, hands-on strategies for every stage of the reading and writing process.
Whether you are trying to unpack dense academic texts, develop a strong thesis, or build study and note-taking methods tailored to your personal learning style, this workshop series gives you the tools to center your voice, opinions, and observations in your academic and professional work.
What to expect each session
Designed to give you the independence and confidence to try out new strategies in a supportive environment, each session follows a balanced, interactive structure:
- Targeted Mini-Lesson (15–30 minutes): We kick off with a brief, focused lesson exploring a specific critical reading, note-taking, or writing skill.
- Hands-On Practice Time (about 30 minutes): Put the lesson into practice right away on your own work. Peer consultants will float around the room to offer one-on-one guidance, answer questions, and help you experiment with new techniques.
- Reflection & Group Discussion: Wrap up each session with an open reflection to discuss what techniques worked best for you, share insights with peers, and troubleshoot any challenges together.
Key activities & what you’ll take away
- Core Skills & Strategies: Practice thesis development, brainstorming, text analysis, credibility assessment, free writing, and peer review.
- Personalized Learning & Study Methods: Recognize and build upon your unique learning style to create sustainable reading, note-taking, and writing habits.
- Understanding College & Professional Expectations: Gain a clear, actionable understanding of what professors and professional audiences expect from academic writing.
- Collaborative Community: Experience the power of learning alongside a diverse community of peers who can help sharpen your ideas and elevate your work.
Bring your course readings, writing prompts, or current drafts and get ready to elevate your writing voice!
The Art of Articulation schedule
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: Jordan Hall (JH), Room 155
Fall 2026 Meeting Dates:
- September 9
- September 23
- October 7
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2