Writing Studio

New Scheduling System!

Tutoring, Coaching, and Writing Studio schedules have moved to a new scheduling system called Penji.

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Schedule Ahead

In-Person & Online Consultations

Book an appointment to meet with a consultant in person or online.

We currently offer synchronous online consultations in which you meet with a Writing Consultant through Zoom to discuss your paper. Zoom information will be available in Penji once you schedule.

If you have extenuating circumstances requiring an asynchronous appointment, you must get administrative approval by emailing Chris Borntrager.

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Drop-In @ The CORD

No appointment? No problem!

In-Person Drop-in Consulting

Available for quick questions, no appointment necessary. Sessions are approximately 20 minutes but can go longer if the demand for consultants is low.

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In-Studio Writing

Come write in The Writing Studio even if you don’t have an appointment! We offer plenty of space with great views for individuals or groups, and the great thing is that when writer’s block hits, a writing consultant is right there and available to help.

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Preparing for Your
Writing Consultation

Writing consultants are on your team and want to help you become a better writer! Here’s what you can do to make the most of your consultation:

Ask Questions

Make a list of your questions and concerns and bring the list to your consultation.
During your consultation, ask questions until you understand a concept. We love questions!

Plan Ahead

Before attending, upload your paper to your appointment in our scheduler.
Plan on booking multiple consultations to review a longer paper (4-6+ pages, depending on genre). You can book three appointments per week; there is no limit using drop-in consulting.

Seek to Grow as a Writer

Understand that writing consultants will provide feedback and answer any questions you have, but they cannot edit your work. You are the ultimate owner of the paper.
Take the new skills you learned and apply them to unreviewed or future writing. For example, if you learned how to use a reverse outline, try making a reverse outline on the next paper you write. If you and your consultant addressed a comma splice, check the rest of your paper for comma splices as well.
For best results, revise based on the feedback you received in one consultation before attending your next consultation.

Writing Studio FAQs

Student Writing Groups

Working on a thesis, dissertation, or article? Interested in developing your creative writing skills? Join a writing group!

Writing groups are a great way to hold yourself accountable during longer writing projects and build writing skills. The Writing Studio can help you form successful writing groups by connecting you with other students working on a similar academic level and with similar writing projects.

To request to join a writing group with other students, please email uawrite@uark.edu with the following information:

- your year in school
- your major
- what sorts of writing you are doing
- when you would be available to meet during the week

Writing Resources

About the Writing Studio

The Writing Studio provides one-on-one writing consultations to all students at any stage of the writing process. You can work with a Writing Studio Consultant on any type of writing: course papers, scholarship essays, personal statements, other application documents, and more. In a consultation, you will learn revision strategies for developing your academic and professional writing skills. There is no cost to attend a Writing Studio consultation!

The Writing Studio is certified through the College Reading & Learning Association's International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC).

All Writing Studio Consultants complete CRLA Level I Certification during their first year of consulting, and we work hard to ensure that all consultants have the tools and resources to assist you to the best of their ability.