Graduate Writing Groups

What are Graduate Writing Groups?

Graduate Writing Groups consist of 4 to 6 graduate students who commit to meeting for 2.5 hours each week for writing accountability and encouragement as they work individually on their writing projects. Groups are coordinated by DGW staff at the beginning of each semester and begin during the second week of classes. By signing up, you commit to the entire semester.

How are writing groups structured?

There are many types of writing groups; the groups we facilitate are for accountability rather than for exchanging work. This means that the bulk of group meetings is silent, individual writing time. The DGW provides detailed guidance for how you might structure your meeting time, but group members take ownership of their own meetings once they are established.  This allows for the groups to decide what works best for their members. 

Where do groups meet? Are there virtual options?

We offer both virtual and in-person group options. 

• In-person groups meet on campus by default, often in the GRC conference room. Once the group is established, if a more convenient meeting place is agreed up on by all members, you may feel free to meet elsewhere.
• Virtual groups meet in a Zoom or Teams room; the responsibility to create these links is rotated among members. 

How do I sign up?

A link to a sign-up survey is typically distributed via Baylor email and on this webpage two weeks before the start of each semester. Because the nature of writing groups, sign-ups close by the start of the semester. Exceptions and additions may be made during the first few weeks of the semester. If you are interested in joining a writing group, you can email CWE@baylor.edu for more information. By signing up, you are committing to an entire semester.