We know Halloween is over, but if you're still in the spooky spirit, why not take a #WritingBreak and check out the NYBG's Nightmare Before Christmas light trail this weekend?

Taking time away from your writing can be a good thing @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social, but you also want to make it easy to jump back in. Friday is a great time to set goals for next week so that you can take time for yourself over the weekend but be ready to get back to work on Monday morning.

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's workshop on "Writing a Conference Abstract" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social! Visit our website to learn more and register now: buff.ly/Ii5N6gb

Learning about other writers' experiences can not only give you strategies to navigate #AcademicLife but can also make graduate work feel less isolating. If you like podcasts, check out Dr. Latasha Schraeder's "Well-Written: A Podcast for Graduate and Doctoral Students":

#WritingTip: Getting good feedback is vital to developing projects and it starts with learning to ask for what you need. What stage of the writing process are you in? What kind of comments will help you move forward? Being specific in your ask helps readers know what to focus on.

The most compelling academic research often stems from being personally invested in the issue. Join the Teaching and Learning Center @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social to learn to use the CUNY Digital History Archive to help students develop projects about their institution's history:

Good luck to everyone @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social running in the NYC Marathon this weekend! #GCRuns #NYCRuns

The conference abstract is a crucial academic genre but it can be hard to demystify without help. Join us @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for our "Writing a Conference Abstract" workshop and learn to effectively communicate your project. Scan the QR or visit our website to register: buff.ly/Ii5N6gb

Are you on the job market this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Check out these resources for job seekers from the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development: careerplan.commons.gc.cuny.edu/resources/st... #JobMarket #AcademicLife #WritingCommunity

We know that many of our writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social are also teachers. If you're looking to enrich your research AND pedagogy with technology, the Interactive Technology and Pedagogy Certificate Program has an info session coming up. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2025-...

For students in all disciplines who interested in archival research in or around 20th century poetry, poetics or other art forms (see link for more), and will range from $500 to $3,000. Due Feb. 13th! Learn more! centerforthehumanities.org/2026-lost-fo... @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social

Happy Monday writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! If you're interested in public writing, you might want to sign up for what's sure to be a fantastic event this Friday featuring Surekha Davies, author of Humans: A Monstrous History. Details below! Register here: tinyurl.com/bddsaav9

If you're looking for a #WritingBreak for you and your furry canine companion this weekend, look no further! Barktoberfest, hosted by Muddy Paws Rescue, is happening at Peer 57's rooftop bar. Learn more and register here:

Missed "Getting Unstuck" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Pro tip: the most productive strategies often help you step back from your project to assess the content and/or structure from a new perspective. Reverse outlining is a great example and you can learn one way to do it here:

Writers in the humanities, did you know the English Department @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social has an event this Friday on "Job Searches Outside Academia"? Learn more here:

#WritingTip: Writing every day is a great goal, but it's not always possible when we're juggling academic, professional, and personal responsibilities. Instead, find a writing schedule that's realistic and stick to it! Focus on finding ways to connect with your project often to maintain momentum.

If you're feeling stuck in the mud with your writing, there's still time to register for our "Getting Unstuck" workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Visit our website to learn more and register: buff.ly/hjqkyti

Looking for a #WritingBreak this weekend? Check out this event happening in "Activism in Central Park Tour" tomorrow and learn more about the history of the city we research and write in:

You probably know this already @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social but libraries do amazing work! Check out some of the community resources that the NYPL has to offer, from educational programming to immigration services: buff.ly/MOKElAR #WeLoveLibraries #NYPL #WritingCommunity

Academic writing requires us to develop an awareness of key terms scholars in our field use to communicate and keeping track of how we use them in our own work. This can be challenging! Thankfully, we've got strategies that can help @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Find them here:

Every writer gets stuck sometimes. Join us for a workshop next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that will introduce you to strategies for getting unstuck so that you can move forward in your project. Register using the QR code or visit our website: buff.ly/hjqkyti

#WritingTip: We often think of academic and creative writing as vastly different, but moving between the two can help clarify your thinking and find better ways to express scholarly arguments. Try communicating your project as a poem or personal narrative that gets at the root of your motivations.

Attention writers! Fantastic writing event happening tomorrow @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that will help you learn about the CUNY Graduate Center Writers’ Institute and the application process. Learn more here: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/disco...

Reminder: This Tuesday, 10/14, classes follow a Monday schedule.

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! Join us in celebrating our scholars and leaders of Latino heritage who are making a difference in the arts, higher education, biomedical research, technology, literature, and more www.gc.cuny.edu/news/honorin...

#ReadingRec: Just embarking on your graduate work @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Check out Karen Kelsky's The Professor Is In 2.0 (an updated version of her 2015 favorite coming out this fall) for tips on building your CV, attending conferences, drafting job materials, and more. buff.ly/XElK91n

Hear about some of the amazing research your fellow GC students were working on this summer at the 2025 Early Research Initiative Conference tomorrow @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! No registration required. Learn more here:

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Grant Writing: The Summary Statement workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Writing stronger grant proposals means stronger chances of securing $$$ for research! Learn more and register here:

#WritingTip: It can be hard to keep up with research in your field, but it's a key step towards contributing to vital conversations. Start building a habit by setting aside one day a month that you skim through the most important journals in your field to see what people are talking about.

One of the fabulous things about studying in NYC @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social is the number of research tools available. This afternoon, learn about library resources beyond the GC in an online workshop from @minareeslibrary.bsky.social . Register here:

We hope your first weekend of October is delightfully cozy, writers!

Step away from the computer! It's time for a #WritingBreak and here's one that's great for day or night. Check out the New York Botanical Garden's Van Gogh exhibit or travel their Nightmare Before Christmas light trail:

Applying for grants this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Sign up now for our workshop on a crucial part of the application: the summary statement. Learn more and register by scanning the QR code below or visiting our website: buff.ly/XR69Nwu

There are important conversations happening about the role of AI in (and beyond) higher ed, a topic sure to come up in job interviews. Hear from the experts next week at "AI and the Future of Work" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - register now for this hybrid event: www.gc.cuny.edu/events/ai-an...

#WritingTip: Academic writers often need to learn how to tackle new genres, from book reviews to job materials. Start by collecting and reading as many models as you can. Then, read to emulate. Take notes that help you understand what readers of that genre expect in terms of content and structure.

Writers in STEM - here's a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that might be especially relevant to you hosted by GC Digital Initiatives: an Introduction to LaTeX. Register now and learn the basics of this popular typesetting system. buff.ly/4Sjlc0o

Get your motor running this weekend with a #WritingBreak perfect for car lovers: the Wheels of NYC event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Agger Fish Warehouse!

The academic job market has begun @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and it's important to know where to look to find opportunities. One starting point is The Chronicle of Higher Education's jobs page: buff.ly/qpE9X00 #AcademicLife #JobMarket

This is starting soon! If you can't make it to the in-person event you can join on zoom! Part of #ClimateWeekNYC web.cvent.com/event/9d372b...

Missed our book review workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Here's a tip: use reading and annotation practices that will help you jump into the writing process. Make marginal notes that help you easily locate the argument and capture key ideas you want to engage. #AcademicWriting #NoteTaking

#WritingTip: It’s easy to focus on all the writing goals you didn’t accomplish at the end of the day. Instead, focus on what you did get done and/or make a plan for your next writing day.

It's not too late to sign up for our Writing a Book Review workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Learn the ins and outs of the genre, one that is often assigned in coursework and can be a great first publication. Learn more and register on our website: buff.ly/jmueQxB

Looking for a #WritingBreak? Check out the San Gennaro Feast, happening this weekend in Little Italy:

#ReadingRec: If you're on the job market this fall @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social check out Kathryn Hume's "Surviving Your Academic Job Hunt: Advice for Humanities PhDs" for tips on all aspects of the process, from developing your materials to prepping for interviews.

@lukewaltzer.bsky.social talks to @tanyadomi.bsky.social on The Thought Project about a project bringing together CUNY faculty to explore the impact of generative AI on teaching and learning, while creating space for reflection and experimentation in the classroom www.gc.cuny.edu/news/teachin...

Writers interested in the digital humanities - check out this online event from Graduate Center Digital Initiatives @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social happening today! Learn about methods, tools, and resources that might help you advance your projects! buff.ly/4bhtq2N

Want to learn about conversations in your field AND publish something along the way? Writing a book review is a great way to do both and our upcoming workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social can help you do it! Scan the QR code or follow this link to register: buff.ly/jmueQxB #GCWrites #AcademicLife

#WritingTip: Starting a new project? A great way to build your own expertise is to talk with scholars already working on related questions. Reach out to advisors, faculty, and peers who might have reading recommendations and insights into the conversation that could help you shape your project.

Missed our Academic Cover Letter Workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Here's a tip: remember that readers are looking at A LOT of letters and reading them quickly. Use your topic sentences to highlight the most important information that you want them to remember. #AcademicJobMarket #Academia

It's fashion week and, as writers, we know how important style can be (ok...maybe we focus on a different kind of style but still 😉)! Check out this handy guide and plan your #WritingBreak: