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

It's cold out there writers! Here are some recipes to warm you up this weekend:

Doing some holiday shopping this weekend? Here are some gift recommendations from Lit Hub for the writers in your life:

#ReadingRec: Thinking about audience is vital in any field. Leonard Cassuto's Academic Writing As If Readers Matter offers writers at all levels advice about "how to write better for both specialized and broad audiences." Learn more here:

Check out these tips for finding balance during the winter break from the GC's own Jennfier Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman: buff.ly/N3wQq7y. Remember to log in through @minareeslibrary.bsky.social to get full access the Chronicle of Higher Education.

#WritingTip: It's important to remain focused when working on a dissertation. Yet, having what Joli Jensen calls "back burner" projects that you "stir" occasionally can also be helpful. It gives you something to turn to when you're discouraged or bored that can reignite your research interests.

Whether your just starting to write or finishing up, dissertation clinics @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social can be a great way to make progress during the break and we've got two coming up this January. Learn more and register today: buff.ly/u48TksU

Happy Saturday writers! If you want a festive #WritingBreak this weekend, you might head up to the United Palace in Washington Heights for a screening of the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life":

Missed our workshop yesterday @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Check out our updated guide on "Revising for Publication" to learn about key steps in the process, from identifying a target publication to strengthening your strucutre:

If you're working on a seminar paper @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social you might be thinking about how to help readers grasp your argument more clearly. We can help with that! Check out our Revision Strategies section on argument:

Is one of your goals over the winter break to transform a seminar paper or dissertation chapter into an article? It's not too late to register for tomorrow's "Revising for Article-Length Publication" workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social :

#WritingTip: As we head into winter break, remember that taking time away from your writing can be productive (and good for our mental health). Just be sure to have a plan for coming back to your projects. Pick a specific date, make a to do list, write a note to future you so it's easier to reengage

Do you have questions about Zotero? @minareeslibrary.bsky.social has drop-in hours this afternoon from 3:00 - 4:00 pm where you can ask questions about how to get unstuck or even how to make Zotero a more useful part of your research and writing process: gc-cuny.libcal.com/event/15136126

If you've experienced the "unnerving 'not-knowing' of research" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social here's a #WritingBreak that might resonate with you. Head to the 1200: James Art Gallery at the GC to see Jenny Perlin's drawings, photographs, and films! Learn more here:

Winter break is a great time to...take a break! But it's also a time when many academics turn their attention to publications. Learn more about getting published this afternoon at a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social hosted by Linguistics : www.gc.cuny.edu/events/profe...

Publishing an article is a great goal @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social but it can be tricky! Join us for "Revising for Article-Length Publication" and learn how to effectively revise an existing piece of writing. Register with the QR code below or on our website: buff.ly/IUWVo5i

#WritingTip: Thinking about audience is important but sometimes it stops writers from getting words on the page. Try not to worry too much about the reader when you draft. Focus on developing your thinking and clarifying your argument. Then, work on creating a reader-based structure when you revise.

Happy Monday writers! It's not too late to register for tomorrow's workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social on "Structuring Argument-Based Writing." Learn more and sign up on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

Get outside today writers and take a #WritingBreak by doing some hiking with Urban Park Rangers! Learn more here: buff.ly/V2q91ne

May your day be filled with love and gratitude.

Registration for Spring 2026 opens after the break @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we have some wonderful low-stakes, low-workload, non-credit courses that can help you develop your writing and teaching skills. Check out the line-up on our website! buff.ly/aPc5xyh

#WritingTip: In the thick of research, it's easy to get overwhelmed @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social but one strategy that can help you refocus is to get back to your research questions. What are you trying to figure out and how is your research getting you closer to an answer?

Structuring an argument in a way that makes sense to your intended audience can be challenging @thegraduatecener.bsky.social but we've got a workshop coming up that might help! Register using the QR code below or visitor our website: buff.ly/j7QW3WV

Happy Saturday writers! We hope you have a fabulous weekend!

As we head into crunch time @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social it's even more important to take #WritingBreaks to avoid getting burned out. If you want something creative, why not check out the newly reopened Studio Museum in Harlem? Take a peek at their current exhibitions here:

Looking to publish your scholarly work? If you have questions, the @minareeslibrary.bsky.social has a Scholarly Publishing Drop-In Hour this afternoon. Learn more here:

If you're considering a career outside academic, here's an online event @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that might be of interest: From Graduate Study to Public Service hosted @careerplangc.bsky.social Learn more and register here:

A graduate student conference is a great opportunity to share your work and gain some conferencing experience. Check out this CFP from @classicsgc.bsky.social !

Happy Monday writers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! It's not too late to register for our Taking Smarter Notes workshop where you'll learn strategies to make your notes more productive in the longterm. Register on our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

**We're hiring a post-doc @gctlc.bsky.social** Come join a fantastic team of scholars @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social committed to intentional, responsive, and liberatory pedagogy at @cuny.edu and beyond. Applications due February 1, 2026. Job call here: cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/...

Talk about a powerful writer! Register now for next week's conversation about James Baldwin.

Taking notes is a fundamental skill for writers in any discipline @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we've got a workshop that can help you do that more effectively. Scan the QR code below to register or visit our website: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...

#WritingTip: Sometimes it can be helpful to step away from the screen and do something more tactile. For instance, write out your key points on index cards and test out different structures, draft a paragraph longhand to slow yourself down, or print a draft and annotate it to plan for revision.

If you missed our conference abstract workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social here's a pro tip: make sure that you identify a gap in the research and clearly state your intervention so that readers understand how you're adding to conversations in the field. What is your claim and why does it matter?

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-...