Virtual Writing Retreats
Achieve your Writing Goals!
Research suggests that regularly scheduled writing blocks increase productivity and publishing rates.
Join us!
Time to focus on your scholarly writing in the company of colleagues!
Spring 2021 - 2 Day Virtual Writing Retreats - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Month | Dates |
February |
Mon 2/8 - Tues 2/9 Lunchtime Guest: Dr. Patricia Akhimie, Associate Professor, English and Women's and Gender Studies. Dr. Akhimie will join us Monday at noon to discuss the importance of Building a Writing Community. |
March |
Tues 3/16 - Wed 3/17 Lunchtime Guest: Dr. Angelique Haugerud, Professor Emeritus , Anthropology. Dr Haugerud will join us on Tuesday |
April |
Thurs 4/8 - Fri 4/9 Lunchtime Guest: Dr. Leslie K. Wang |
Our fall 2020 retreats featured special lunchtime discussions with publishing professionals and some of the university's own notable authors.
Expert Advice from Our Fall Writing Retreats
Get Published
A succinct query and targeted outreach are critical to publishing success. Micah Kleit, director of Rutgers University Press, offered insider tips during our November 2020 Writing Retreat.
Writing Routines
With two small toddlers, Dr. Khadijah Costley White has no specific writing routine or schedule. Yet she is an acclaimed author and contributor to many prominent national publications. How does she do it? White shared her insights during our October 2020 Writing Retreat.
Writer's Block
Suffering writer’s block? Call your mother, advises author Jeffrey Lane, who spoke at our September 2020 Writing Retreat.
Scholarly Success
Build relationships and think like a warrior, advises Dr. Lisa Rodenburg, who spoke at our December 2020 Writing Retreat.