Writing on the Go - December Writing Sessions
Event Information
About this Event
Is December a busy time for you? Our structured writing sessions help you to make time for writing on a weekly basis.
We offer several facilitated writing slots per week. All you have to do is show up.
Bring whatever small or large project you have. Learn how to snack-write when you have only two hours. Break down your projects into manageable chunks and make steady progress, one paragraph at a time.
We offer you the accountability, support and motivation to keep you going!
Research shows that structured writing sessions...
- provide dedicated time and space for writing by intentionally and purposefully disengaging from other tasks
- create accountability among participants by sharing and assessing specific goals
- are a safe space to discuss writing challenges and increase the wellbeing of academics and PhD researchers by creating a sense of connectedness
(see Murray and Newton 2009; Stevenson 2020)
What happens in a writing session?
We log into Zoom, take 5 minutes to set goals and share them with the group. Then we write quietly alongside each other during timed sessions of just over 2 hours. When the timer stops, we we take stock and discuss challenges such as writers' block, lack of concentration or how to avoid distractions.
Four trained facilitators will guide you through the process — all you have to do is show up!
What are the writing times?
We offer three facilitated writing slots per week on Zoom. Join as few or as many as you like. Two of the sessions work well for writers in the U.S. (East Coast and mid-West) who have asked to write with us.
Mondays:
- Start your week: 9:00am–11:15am (UK time)
- Afternoon kick: 2:00pm–4:15pm (UK time)
U.S.-based writers can use the afternoon session to start their day with us.
Thursdays:
- Afternoon kick: 2:00pm–4:15pm (UK time)
U.S.-based writers can use the afternoon session to start their day with us.
Who can join?
Anyone who needs dedicated writing, studying, coding... time!
What outcomes can I expect?
Regular participation in the writing sessions will help you:
- make progress on your project(s)
- establish a writing routine even in busy times
- identify what boosts and what hinders your writing practice
- connect with writers from a range of career stages, careers and writing contexts
- get tips and resources from the trained facilitators
Testimonials:
How much does it cost?
- Half month subscription, 40£: access to all writing sessions throughout December
- One-off trial, £12: pick a single slot (e.g. one morning) — for newbies who have not written with us before
Cancelation
You can cancel your subscription up until three days before the event starts. You will receive a full refund minus a £7.50 processing fee. (Note that the one-off trial tickets are exempted and non-refundable.)
What if I can't come to all sessions?
Come whenever you can! When you can't join, stay in touch via facebook and we'll cheer you on.
Contact/Connect
Webpage: www.writingonthego.com
Email: info@writingonthego.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248161083120909/.
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Our other events that are open for booking:
A two-day writing retreat, Dec 15 & 16 (book one or two days):
The Facilitators
Joana Zozimo is a Senior Research Associate at Lancaster University Management School. She trained as a writing retreat facilitator with Rowena Murray and delivers regular healthy writing retreats in the UK, Portugal (her base) and across West Africa.
Rosalind Rice is an Educational Professional with broad international experience as a senior lecturer, teacher trainer, curriculum designer and online learning facilitator. She has a Doctorate in Education and a Masters in Online Education. She is specialised in online education and has run numerous virtual writing retreats. She is based in Scotland.
Wendy Baldwin is an authors' editor and academic translator who specializes in helping English as an Additional Language scholars get their work published. Wendy has taught academic writing since 1992, and she trained as a writing retreat facilitator with Rowena Murray in 2018. Based in Spain, she runs virtual writing micro-groups for scholars and language professionals.
