DWSP Weekly Writing Groups & Events

Tuesday Virtual Writing Group: Fall 2026 Schedule 

If you are working on your dissertation, thesis, or another graduate writing project, you are welcome to join our structured virtual writing group every Tuesday afternoon this semester.

These structured writing sessions provide dedicated, timed writing alongside your DWSP peers. Our virtual group follows this consistent and supportive rhythm:

  • 1:00–1:20 PM — Check-In / Writing Meditation
  • 1:20–2:00 PM — Pre-Writing / Setting Up for Success
  • 2:00–3:00 PM — Quiet Writing
  • 3:00–3:10 PM — Break
  • 3:10–3:40 PM — Quiet Writing
  • 3:40–4:00 PM — Closing / Gratitude Practice

Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m. EST

Dates:

  • August: 25
  • September: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
  • October: 6, 13, 22, 27
  • November: 3, 10, 17, 24
  • December: 1, 8

Location: Microsoft Teams

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Meeting ID: 240 238 770 539 881
Passcode: M7kh3cX3

Writing Spaces

Learning Lab 251 @ Alden Library

Alden Learning Lab 251 is reserved* every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during Fall 2026 (8/22-12/5) for quiet, individual writing. The room remains locked, but writers may request access at the library front desk.

This space gives students a reliable, distraction free writing environment outside of scheduled DWSP sessions.

*Reservation is also available from 12noon to 6:00p.m. on Saturday, August 15th. Alden opens at noon on Saturday during the summer.

Events and Workshops 

DWSP hosts targeted writing workshops, retreats, and skill building sessions throughout the year in collaboration with Graduate College partners. Events may include: 

  • Writing strategy workshops
  • Research and citation sessions
  • Library tool tutorials (e.g., Zotero)
  • Accountability retreats
  • Cross campus writing days
  • Productivity and project management sessions 

Event information and QR codes will be updated regularly on this page.

Contact Us 

For questions about writing groups, events, or how to get involved, contact

dwsp@ohio.edu

For broader Graduate College inquiries: 

Graduate College 
Grosvenor Hall 102 
1 Ohio University Drive 
Athens, OH 45701 
graduate@ohio.edu 
740.593.2800