WSIP workshops combine instruction and activities to introduce information, tips, and insights that can enhance academic writing practices. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their own writing to practice skills. See each category below for details. Contact us at writingskills@arizona.edu with questions.
*Minors under 18 years of age may attend workshops if a parent attends with them or signs a waiver permitting them to attend. Contact us at least one day before the workshop.
REGULAR WORKSHOP SERIES
LOCATION: Online only. You will receive a link when you register.
Please contact us at writingskills@arizona.edu should you have any problems registering, or if you have registered but not received a link to the workshop by day before the session.
If you need to request a signature confirming your participation, please ask the instructor during the workshop and be prepared to email them the document.
Monday, Sept. 8, 12-1 pm
WRITING PERSONAL STATEMENTS
Join our workshop to learn more about the Personal Statement genre. What is a Personal Statement? What is its purpose? How can you craft an effective essay to supplement your admissions, scholarship, and other applications for academic opportunities? Bring your draft or notes if you have them! Register
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10 - 11 am
IMPOSTER PHENOMENON AND PERFECTIONISM IN WRITING
What is Imposter Phenomenon and how can it impact your writing process? Join us to discuss how lack of access to resources, lack of institutional support, personal insecurities, and under preparedness often converge to create feelings of perfectionism, "stuckness," and imposterism in our writing practices.
WSIP writing workshops are free and open to all writers. Minors may attend with a parent. Register
Monday, Sept. 22, 12-1 pm
CUTTING LENGTH IN WRITING
Cutting lengthy writing requires more than reducing words. Join us to discuss how to craft effective sentences and paragraphs without losing important content or diminishing your arguments.
Bring your notes and drafts if you have any!
WSIP workshops are free and open to all writers. Minors may attend with a parent. Register
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 10 am
MINDFUL WRITING PRACTICES
How do you reduce stress and anxiety in your writing practices? Join us to discuss how integrating mindfulness activities and exercises can help bring balance to your process and facilitate better writing flow.
WSIP workshops are free and open to all writers. Minors may attend with a parent. Register
SPECIAL TOPICS WORKSHOP SERIES
Check back in August for our fall 2025 schedule!
Each semester, we offer an online workshop free and open to all writers (students, staff, faculty and other writers from any institution and community). Workshops are FREE to attend. All registered participants will receive a recording of the workshop. Certificates of Attendance are available upon request for all who attend the live session.