Writing Studio
New Scheduling System!
Tutoring, Coaching, and Writing Studio schedules have moved to a new scheduling system called Penji.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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- your year in school
- your major
- what sorts of writing you are doing
- when you would be available to meet during the week
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.
Meet our Writing Studio Team
Graduate Writing Studio Consultants
Tate Aldrich
Tate Aldrich
PhD Student in English/Comparative Literature
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Lead Consultant
Pronouns: he/him/his
Consultant since Fall 2021
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Writing Studio
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I love helping students with their writing.
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
APA
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Research, Critical Analyses, Scholarship Essays
Kim Awa
Kim Awa
PhD Student in Experimental Psychology
Pronouns: she/her
Consultant since Spring 2023
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Survive a technical interview
What is your favorite campus resource?
ILL
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Devils Den trails!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Make writing an enjoyable activity
What's a fun fact about you?
Salty and cold food combo is superior.
Corinne Bryan
Corinne Bryan
English major with Creative Writing Concentration and a minor in French
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Pronouns: she/her
Consultant since Fall 2021
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Travel!
What is your favorite campus resource?
The study spaces in Mullins Library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Visit Dickson Street Bookshop
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Helping students find their voice as writers.
What's a fun fact about you?
My favorite hobbies are reading, drawing, and spending time in nature.
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
MLA
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Essay, Short Story, Rhetorical Analysis, Synthesis
Sylvia Foster
Sylvia Foster
MFA Student in Creative Writing Program, Poetry; Bachelor of Arts in English
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Lead Consultant
Pronouns: she/her
Consultant since Spring 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to move somewhere cold and continue honing my skills as a writer and teacher. There might be a PhD program in my future.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Visit Dickson Street Books
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I love helping students go from confusion to clarity.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love movies with intermissions.
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
MLA, APA, Chicago
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Composition I, Composition II, Creative Writing, Philosophy, History, Literary Analysis, Psychology
Rachel Murray
Rachel Murray
PhD Student in Comparative Literature
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Pronouns: she/her
Language Fluencies: German
Consultant since Fall 2021
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I will continue to inspire a love of Latin literature.
What is your favorite campus resource?
University Libraries
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Enjoy a Turkish coffee and baklava at Petra Cafe.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Meeting students from all different backgrounds. I learn something new in every appointment!
What's a fun fact about you?
I'm kind of amazing at crossword puzzles.
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
Chicago, MLA, APA
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Research Papers, Statements of Purpose, Creative Writing
Undergraduate Writing Studio Consultants
Mia Bingaman
Mia Bingaman
Psychology major with a minor in Philosophy
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Pronouns: she/her
Consultant since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Grad school for clinical psychology
What is your favorite campus resource?
The math help center
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go to vintage stores and get outside as much as possible!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
Help students feel capable and enjoy writing.
What's a fun fact about you?
I love to paint.
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
MLA
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Expository, persuasive
Samara Crouse
Samara Crouse
English (Creative Writing) & Music major
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Pronouns: she/her
Consultant since Spring 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I plan to attend graduate school for psychology and pursue a career in music therapy.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Writing Studio!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
I'd recommend scoping out the live music events. Fayetteville has an exceptionally talented live music community.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
My favorite thing about working as a writing consultant at the SSC is being able to connect with other students who are striving to improve their academic abilities.
What's a fun fact about you?
Whether it be skateboarding, rock climbing, or hiking, I enjoy being active in my free time.
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
I am most familiar with the MLA and APA writing styles.
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
In terms of academic writing, I’m most familiar with syntheses, proposals, and style guides. However, my main area of expertise lies in editing short stories, novellas, plays, and poetry.
Amelia Hirsch
Amelia Hirsch
English (Creative Writing) major with a minor in Theatre
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Consultant since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I would love to be a developmental editor at a publishing house or work in copyediting!
What is your favorite campus resource?
The English Department (they're all so friendly!) or the Writing Studio!
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go on hikes if you like adventure or go to the lake over warm weekends!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I absolutely love helping students through the creative process. The main problem I face when writing is never knowing where to start. But, seeing so many students run into that same issue makes me feel less alone!
What's a fun fact about you?
I can't form an image in my mind. My thoughts are made of things I've seen before, not an original creation.
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
MLA, APA, Chicago (Turabian)
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Creative Writing (fiction/poetry), memoirs, and research papers.
Shaylee Luedders
Shaylee Luedders
International & Global Studies & History major with minors in Music & Spanish
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Pronouns: she/her
Consultant since Spring 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
I intend to pursue my masters after I graduate.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The library website
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Experience the trail system! Bentonville in particular has an extensive mountain biking trail system that can serve beginners to professionals.
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
My favorite part about working at the SSC is helping students put their thoughts to paper and feel more confident about writing assignments.
What's a fun fact about you?
I'm a musician and almost majored in music!
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
MLA and Chicago
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Research, Argumentative, Literary Analysis
Cara Swaim
Cara Swaim
History and Asian Studies major with a minor in Indigenous Studies
CRLA Level I Certified Tutor
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Consultant since Fall 2022
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Get my Masters in History and pursue museum curation!
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Writing Studio and Mullins Library
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
If you love books, visit the Dickson Street Bookshop! It is filled to the brim - literally - with books of all sorts!
What is your favorite thing about working at the SSC?
I enjoy being able to collaborate with my fellow tutors and constantly learning new things!
What's a fun fact about you?
I cross stitch/do needle point!
Which citation style(s) are you most familiar with?
Chicago and MLA
Which genres or writing specialities do you have the most expertise in?
Historical and Argumentative
Graduate Assistants
Francisco Ayaviri Calizaya
Francisco Ayaviri Calizaya
MS Student in Operations Management
Pronouns: he/him
GA since Summer 2024
What do you plan to do when you graduate?
Start a logistics business in the US to support my family business in Bolivia.
What is your favorite campus resource?
The Writing Studio
What is a bucket list thing students should do while here in Fayetteville?
Go on hikes, camping, kayaking, or anything that involves nature!
What is your favorite thing about working at the CORD?
Collaborating with different professors to create awareness of the Writing Studio and connect with other students.
What's a fun fact about you?
I am originally from Bolivia and speak 3 languages.
Connect with the Writing Studio
General questions?
Email uawrite@uark.edu.
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