Exciting event coming up! Hearing academic writers talk about their work is not only a great way to learn about new conversations in the field but also a great way to think about how you want to frame and communicate your own projects.

#WritingTip: If you're struggling with procrastination using a simple technique like the Pomodoro method can help. Set a 25-minute timer and start writing! When the timer goes off, take a 5-minute break. Repeat the process four times and then take a longer break.

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Goal-Setting and Time Management Workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Head to our website to sign up:

Longing for spring? Take a #WritingBreak at the New York Botanical Gardens this weekend where The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle is on display. Learn more on their website:

Are you interested in presenting at a conference but not sure where to get started? Conferences are a vital part of being an academic and offer opportunities to share your work and network with scholars in your field. Check out our guide on "How to Find a Conference" to learn more:

Have you taken our faculty and student survey @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? There's still time!

Job seekers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - the English Department's Friday Forum this week will offer advice on preparing for the teaching observation and job demo, vital aspects of the academic job market. Learn more here:

#WritingTip: A lot of productivity books recommend writing first thing in the morning, which can be a great time to work. However, remember different strategies work for different people. You might be an afternoon or evening writer. The time that works best for you is the best time to write!

Ready to set some writing goals for the semester @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Join us for a workshop that will help you learn how to successfully set SMART goals and meet them. Scan the QR code below or use this link to learn more and register: buff.ly/UMQ5LtG

If you're planning to embrace coziness this weekend for your #WritingBreak, here are "67 Winter Movies That Practically Taste Like Hot Chocolate" from Glamour:

Revision is a huge part of writing but it can be hard to enact changes in response to feedback. You might know what you need to do but not know how to do it. Check out our #RevisionStrategies guide for practical, step-by-step exercises that can help you move forward:

Amazing news from our wonderful director, @dhersh.bsky.social who will be working to build a Graduate Writing Program!

As we kick off the spring semester, remember that @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social has a range of services available to support your intellectual, physical, and mental well-being. Here's a list: buff.ly/m5ZCkjt #WritingCommunity #AcademicLife

We hope you're week is going great @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! If you haven't already, we'd love for you to take part in our survey. Details below:

#WritingTip: Decide what writing project is your priority and keep that in mind as you make your "to do" lists. It's easy to get distracted by other tasks, especially if you feel stuck in a long-form project like a dissertation and aren't eager to work on it. But finding ways to get unstuck is key.

Happy first day @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! We know you have big #WritingGoals and we've got consultations, workshops, writing groups, and online resources to support your work. Check out our website to learn more: buff.ly/Wdl37Mz You can do it! (And we can help) #WritingCommunity

Writing is hard and it's important to take time for self-care. As we head into the semester, meal prep is one strategy that can help support healthy eating habits, especially when our weeks are jam packed with commitments. Here's a guide on the basics:

If you're on the #JobMarket this fall, LinkedIn could be a useful tool for showcasing your skills and finding opportunites @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Sign up now for next week's LinkedIn Training for Academics. Need help writing up your profile? Book a one-on-one at the WC!

#WritingTip: Studies show receiving feedback is key to developing your writing skills as a grad student, and feedback from peers can be especially helpful. This semester, join a writing cohort or start your own! You'll gain experience giving and getting feedback and build a #WritingCommunity too!

The Teaching Learning Center's 2026 Mid-Winter Institute is happening this week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and there's still time to join! Book an individual consultation, attend today's accessibility workshop, or attend the syllabus lunch and workshop:

Doctoral students and faculty @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - we’re conducting a survey to understand the current landscape of writing needs and writing instruction and we’d love to hear from you! Scan the QR code or follow the link on the flyer below to get started.

For those writers who are also teaching, here's an event @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social 's Teaching Learning Center is hosting that might be of interest: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Classes @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social start next Monday and we're ready to jump back in! Check out our spring workshops and register today: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we hope that you find time for friends, family, and the things most meaningful to you.

Looking for something to do during your #WritingBreak? Poster House has some dynamic exhibits that might be for you:

Looking for ways to support your #community this year? @careerplangc.bsky.social has a great guide to "Community Service in Graduate School" with resources to get you started:

#ReadingRec: Want a great starting point for thinking about your style? Check out the classic The Elements of Style from Strunk & White. Fun fact: Strunk wrote the original text in 1918 to use in his classes at Cornell University where he taught English.

Getting ready for the spring semester @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Check out some of the upcoming events @minareeslibrary.bsky.social that can help you build research skills, learn Zotero, and figure out how to file that dissertation!

#WritingTip: Remember that writing is about communicating your ideas to an intended audience, which means stepping outside your own perspective to determine what context they might need. Here's an exercise to get you started from our #RevisionStrategies guide:

It's Day 1 of our second Winter Dissertation and Thesis Writing Clinic @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we're ready to write! If you're working on a long-form project here's a pro-tip: take time to zoom out once a month to get a full picture of the work you've done and what you have left to do.

January in New York can be chilly, but here's a fun way to warm up this weekend before getting back to those #WritingGoals:

Lace up your skates and take a #WritingBreak this weekend at one of the many rinks around NYC! Not a skater? Grab some hot chocolate and do some people watching!

#ReadingRec: Based on their experience working with thousands of doctoral candidates, Drs. Roda and Saunders offer practical tips for completing your dissertation in PhDone: A Professional Dissertation Editor's Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD. Learn more:

Coming back to a project after a #WritingBreak can be disorienting and overwhelming @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Rereading your work and using freewriting to distill your thinking is one way to get reacquainted with your work. Here's a Revision Strategy that might help:

#WritingTip: New projects often emerge from thinking that we've already done towards other writing tasks, whether that's a short response paper for a class or a conference paper. When diving into new research, start by considering what reading and writing you've already done that might be relevant.

It's day 1 of our first Winter Dissertation and Thesis Writing Clinic @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we're excited! Can't join us this week? No worries! There are a lot of ways to build a #WritingCommunity. Check out Travis Grandy's advice on "Making a Writing Group That Works":

There's a lot of writing to be done this year so we're going to need some good #WritingBreaks too! Here are a few things to look forward to in NYC:

Wishing all of our writers a very Happy New Year! May 2026 be filled with love, joy, and an abundance of writing projects that challenge and excite you!

As writers, we often focus on what we haven't accomplished at the end of the year. Instead, spend some time today celebrating your 2025 successes! Think about what went well this year and what you want to keep doing. You can do it! (And we can help)

#WritingTip: Working on a long-form project takes a lot of time and energy. Being strategic about taking on additional commitments and learning when and how to say no are vital skills for academic writers. Look at your calendar, think about why you'd say yes, decide if you want to say no and do it.

It's resolution time writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we know what's at the top of your list: write more in the new year! We can help with that! Check out our website to learn more about the support we offer and access online resources: buff.ly/eA180oX #WritingCommunity #WritingGoals

To all of our writers celebrating today, Happy Kwanzaa!

To all of our writers celebrating today, Merry Christmas!

Looking for something to read over the winter break? Check out the NYPL's Best Books of 2025 lists for readers of all ages: buff.ly/my61q7b

#WritingTip: Knowing what you need to do but not knowing how to do it is a common frustration for writers. As you gain experience, create a menu of go-to strategies that help you with different kinds of writing tasks. Not sure where to start? Check out our Revision Strategies guide: buff.ly/u8cRYkR

To all of our writers celebrating this week, Happy Hanukkah!

The other week I shared my mother's Latke recipe today we are sharing two more - Happy Hanukkah

$1400 for @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social students to aid in a new initiative for Hunter students to develop waste management solutions at vertical urban campuses. We are currently seeking applications to support the problem-solving process. centerforthehumanities.org/ccap-small-g...

Check out this thread for all of our upcoming deadlines, including some brand new opportunities we haven't shared yet!

Did you know that the Writing Center has one-on-one appointments over the winter break @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Book a consultation today using our online scheduler: buff.ly/3IRDbmh