Writers, like all pros, need to find the right tools, whether that's a specific pen brand (♥️ Pilot v5) or the latest app. Try different options to find what works for you. There are tons of free options, but one popular program is Scrivener. Check it out here: buff.ly/iGpHZFh

Increasingly, graduate students are exploring alternative career paths beyond academia. Check out this 2-part resource from @careerplangc.bsky.social on Outside-the-box Job Searching to learn more about how to stand out as a candidate:

#WritingTip: Meeting deadlines is hard, especially when we set them ourselves. Finding a conference, special issue, edited collection, etc. to submit to can create a firm deadline and make us more likely to get writing done. Just be careful not to overcommit - that can hinder writing progress too!

Reading recent books in your field is a great way to keep tabs on the conversation. Writing a book review and getting a line on your cv? Even better! Learn the basics at our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Register with the QR code or this link: buff.ly/k6KkGi7

Are you caught up in FIFA fever? See how CUNY is joining in the fun and get those watch parties on your calendar: buff.ly/LzKwLLt

Looking for something to read this weekend @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Check out some of these recent publications from CUNY GC scholars:

Hello writers! Here'a great opportunity for graduate students and we're here this summer to help you develop strong application materials (for this or other opportunities). Check it out and then book your one-on-one consultation: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/book-an-appo...

If you're finishing up your dissertation this summer, be sure to check out @minareeslibrary.bsky.social's Dissertation and Thesis Research Guide for instructions on depositing, links to previous CUNY dissertations you can look at as models, and other key info:

#WritingTip: Sometimes graduate writers get so stuck on what they "should" be doing they lose sight of what they really want to do in a project. This can leave them feeling disconnected from the project. When this happens, try freewriting to find your way back to what excited you in the first place.

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's workshop on Getting Unstuck: Using Informal Writing Techniques Effectively @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Learn more and register on our website:

To quote Jennifer Finney Boylan, "revision is not only the key to good writing. Sometimes it’s the very thing that helps us survive." Hear three stories of career reinvention @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social at Friday's Creative Mornings event. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/Uhx0BLD

It's grill season, writers! No grill? No problem! Check out the World's 101 Best Burger Places, 8 of which are right here in NYC!

Wishing you a reflective and joyful Juneteenth. Here are some ways to celebrate and learn more about the history with the NYPL: buff.ly/iHc9O5X

Writers often worry about grammar - something that isn't often taught and tricky to learn. Instead of setting out to learn ALL grammar, start with 1-2 rules and go from there. Need help getting started? Check out our #RevisionStrategies page on Clarity, Grammar, and Usage: buff.ly/CUoUqe5

If you're feeling stuck in your writing @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social we've got some techniques to help! Join us next week for Getting Unstuck: Using Informal Writing Techniques Effectively. Register with the QR code or on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

#WritingTip: Sometimes projects take longer than we anticipate and it feels like we're failing. Remember that academic writing in particular is a matter of grappling with complex ideas that often exceed our cognitive limits. Be kind to yourself. Take a breath and then make a plan to move forward.

Tonight, hear the amazing costume designer and activist Qween Jean talk about her work at the 10th annual José Muñoz Award hosted by CLAGS and Public Programs @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/a11UENC

If your a writer with little writers (aka kids) at home, NYC has a new interactive resource intended to connect families with fun city resources, from art classes to sports leagues. Check it out here:

Summer is a great time to get organized @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. If you're not using Zotero or another source management system, this might be a good time to check out @minareeslibrary.bsky.social's guide, which explains why you should use it and how to get started:

#ReadingRec: Today's job market requires you to be proactive, a mindset at the heart of Ilana M. Horwitz's The Entrepreneurial Scholar. Intended for scholars at all stages of their careers, her work asks, "What opportunities can you create based on who you are, what you know, and who you know?"

Feel like the summer is already flying and you're not getting much done? There's still time to register for tomorrow's Summer Goal Setting and Time Management workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social where you'll learn tricks for maintaining momentum: buff.ly/vCF1Glt

#WritingTip: Keeping up with scholarship can be challenging - there's so much to read! A good place to start is to make a list of the top 3-5 journals in your field and skim the tables of contents for the most recent issues. Look at the book reviews too to get an even better sense of the field.

All writers worry about grammar and style @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social, especially because it can be hard to spot mistakes in your own work. Check out our #RevisionStrategy for learning how to proofread and copy-edit your own work more effectively:

Start practicing now for Monday's massive musical chairs event in Bryant Park. Kick off the week with some writing and then head over for a fun #WritingBreak!

Having fun isn't hard when you've got your library card! Do you have yours? Learn how to get your NYPL card today: buff.ly/BYkybU8

Worried about drifting too far from your research this summer @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Join us for our Goal Setting and Time Management workshop and learn strategies to keep you on track over the next few months. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/vCF1Glt

Have you seen our recent publication @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Read our article on writer-consultant relationships in the latest issue of Praxis. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to our research! buff.ly/pYrF87t

#WritingTip: Having a writing schedule is a key part of consistently getting words on the page, so when schedules change (like at the end of a semester) it's important to take time to review and revise your writing plan so you don't lose too much momentum. Make a new schedule and protect that time.

June is here @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and our first workshop is coming up soon! Check out the full schedule and register on our website: buff.ly/vCF1Glt

There are a lot of things to love about summer: more time for writing, more time for reading, more time for tasty treats! See what America's Test Kitchen has to say about making a classic summer favorite, lemonade, here: buff.ly/SUxFjPC #WritingBreak #SummerWriting

Our summer appointment schedule is live! Work one-on-one with us at any stage in the writing process on any project: dissertation chapters, conference abstracts, job materials, or any other writing you're working on. You can do it! (and we can help). buff.ly/3HFwWQB #WritingSupport #GCWrites

Looking for a #WritingBreak this weekend? Check out the 10th Annual Segal Center FIlm Festival on Theatre & Performance @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social starting this evening! See the full lineup here:

Communicating your research to audiences with different levels of knowledge is a vital skill for academics. Today, head to the Advanced Science Research Center to support graduate students in the sciences @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social as they do just that! Learn more here:

Join us this summer @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for one of our week-long, online, dissertation and thesis writing clinics! Space is limited, so register today: buff.ly/6bg1Fh6 #WritingCommunity #SummerWriting

Wishing you a Memorial Day full of love, hope, and gratitude.

The Graduate Center will be closed this Monday, 5/25 for Memorial Day!

Join us tonight! 6.30pm ET | ONLINE Ken Wissoker (Duke UP) in conversation with Kandice Chuh (CUNY Graduate Center) regarding the growth of critical work across the disciplines, current obstacles to it, and where to from here. Link to register: bit.ly/3ORvTxg

It's Qualitative Research Methods Presentation Day @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and you're invited to discuss the research and celebrate with the presenters. Learn more here about today's event:

Applying for jobs and want to ace your interviews @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Join @careerplangc.bsky.social this afternoon for "Mastering the Job Interview: Stand Out and Get Hired." Learn more and register here:

Writing for public audiences can be challenging, but it's also a great way to share your research with a wide range of readers. There's still time to register for Public Writing: The Op-Ed, our final workshop of the semester, where you'll learn the basics of the genre: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

Ready to transform an existing piece into a publishable article? There's still time to register for tomorrow's Revising for Article-Length Publication @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social. Learn more and register on our website: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

Lincoln Center's 2026 Summer for the City schedule is up! Check out the events coming up in the next few months and start to plan some #WritingBreaks to enjoy after the semester ends!

Come see posters on a range of math topics presented by CUNY Directed Reading Program mentees today! Learn more and see the full itinerary for the day here: buff.ly/pCGfJSk #WritingCommunity #ResearchPosters

Want to share your research beyond academia? Op-eds are a great way to do that! Join us for our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social to learn how to successfully pitch and place your piece! Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

Come see students from across the GC share their digital projects tomorrow in the Skylight Room (9100)! Learn more here: buff.ly/NNjlucn #WritingCommunity #DigitalScholarship

Do you plan to revise an existing paper for publication this summer? Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our Revising for Article-Length Publication workshop and learn how to get started and what to emphasize. Register with the QR code or on our website: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Reverse Outlining workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social! Just visit our website to sign up and see what else we've got coming up: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

Happy AAPI Heritage Month! Learn about some of the Graduate Center scholars of AAPI heritage who are influencing culture and conversation www.gc.cuny.edu/news/aapi-sc... @silviacho.bsky.social @eesgccuny.bsky.social @stone-lis.bsky.social

Outlining typically moves from ideas to text, but what if you moved from text to ideas?! Join us for a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social on Reverse Outlining, a technique that can help you think productively about structure and argument. Register with the QR code or on the web: buff.ly/GpkAm9m

#WritingTip: Determining how to orient your intended audience can be a challenge. One think that can help is thinking about different possible audiences your work might reach and what level of knowledge they likely possess. Here's a #RevisionStrategy that can help you do just that! buff.ly/CM2xwbk