Graduate Writing Groups provide a small, informal and encouraging atmosphere for you to focus on your writing goals with the support of an experienced graduate student facilitator.
At the beginning and end of the session, participants have the opportunity to discuss their writing goals and strategies.
You may also be interested in our Grad Productivity Group: Actually Work from Home program.
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Program Eligibility
All graduate students are welcome
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How The Program Works
Each Graduate Writing Group meets once a week with the same graduate mentor, in the same location on campus. All groups are available online and groups labeled “hybrid” are online and in-person on campus simultaneously. There are several groups to choose from. You must commit to attending your group(s) on a regular basis.
Check Program Student Team for grad mentor bios.
Schedule
Monday
- 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Evelyn)
- 1:30 – 4 p.m. (Daniel)
- 7 – 9:30 p.m. (Evelyn)
Tuesday
- 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Rose)
- 1:30 – 4 p.m. (Malinda, hybrid)
Wednesday
- 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Afreen)
- 1:30 – 4 p.m. (Malinda, hybrid)
Thursday
- 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Daniel)
- 6 – 8:30 p.m. (Melissa)
Friday
- 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Melissa)
Sunday
- 1:30 – 4 p.m. (Rose)
Accessibility Writing Group
We offer an Accessibility Writing Group (GWG-A) in partnership with Accessibility Services for students who want to work with others who experience graduate school with accessibility needs. The group is facilitated by a Ph.D. student with experience facilitating Graduate Writing Groups and accessibility programming for students.
The Accessibility Writing Group runs on Wednesdays from 9 – 11:30 a.m. with Christine.
Note that all students, including students with accessibility needs, are welcome to join all Academic Success programming.
Indigenous Writing Group
This writing community invites Indigenous students, students taking Indigenous Studies programs, or interested students who are working with Indigenous peoples. Each session opens with a Sharing Circle to check in and discuss writing goals with intention statements. Sessions will close with a circle for sharing writing accomplishments for the session.
The Indigenous Writing Group runs on Tuesdays from 5 – 7:30 p.m. in person at First Nations House with Carol Ducharme.
For more information, questions or to register please contact carol.ducharme@utoronto.ca.
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Program Student Team
Afreen
Role on Team: Graduate Writing Group Facilitator
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Nutritional Sciences
Year of Study: 2nd year PhD
Interest(s):
- Visiting beaches and mountains
- Eating out at new places
- Writing blog posts about life
Learn more about Afreen
Christine
Role on Team: Graduate Writing Group Facilitator - Accessibility Section
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Human Development and Applied Psychology
Interest(s):
- Aerial arts
- Stand-up comedy
Learn more about Christine
Daniel
Role on Team: Graduate Writing Group Facilitator
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: English
Year of Study: 6th year PhD
Interest(s):
- Playing guitar
- Learning to cook and trying out new recipes
- Sitting in the bleachers at Blue Jays games
Learn more about Daniel
Evelyn
Role on Team: Graduate Writing Group Facilitator
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Physics
Year of Study: PhD
Interest(s):
- Reading
- Baking
- Travelling
Learn more about Evelyn
Malinda
Role on Team: Graduate Writing Group Facilitator
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Kinesiology and Physical Education (Biomechanics)
Year of Study: Ph.D.
Interest(s):
- Coaching and playing field hockey
- Painting and drawing (especially with my daughter)
- Spending time in nature
Learn more about Malinda
Melissa
Role on Team: Graduate Writing Group Facilitator
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Psychology at OISE
Year of Study: PhD
Interest(s):
- Nature
- Spending time with friends and family
Learn more about Melissa
Rose Garret
Role on Team: Graduate Writing Group Facilitator
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Biostatistics
Year of Study: PhD
Interest(s):
- Biking and hiking
- Spending time with my dogs
Learn more about Rose
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Program Registration
To register for Graduate Writing Groups, contact gwg@utoronto.ca.
To register for the Indigenous Writing Group, contact carol.ducharme@utoronto.ca.
To register for the Accessibility Writing Group, please visit CLNx and select Events and Workshops then Accessibility Services.
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What Students Are Saying
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US5 votes
Having a predictable time/space/group to support that work was INVALUABLE. I rave about it and suggest it to everyone I meet!
“Jenna”
(This program provides) camaraderie of sharing the writing process with other graduate students and celebrating each other's successes.
“Jordan”
I was able to do some of my most productive work with the group. I also enjoyed the pre- and post-writing chats with group members. So many graduate students feel isolated on campus, this is often the one place students of like-mind can get together and write productively.
“Aysha”