Scholarly Writing Retreat 2022
The Scholarly Writing Retreat offers WashU humanities and humanistic social sciences faculty, postdocs and graduate students the opportunity to jump-start their summer writing in a motivated, supportive and collaborative atmosphere. Participants will bring their laptops and research materials to the Center for the Humanities and work intensively (but quietly!) on their individual projects in communal spaces, following a self-determined schedule of focused writing periods, lunch breaks (participants will bring their own lunch or eat at the DUC) and coffee breaks. A limited number of spots is available; participants will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is now closed.
Location
The Center for the Humanities conference room in Umrath Hall, Room 201, is home base for the retreat, but participants will spread out to an assortment of rooms and offices in Umrath Hall to work.
Dates & times
May 24–June 3, 9 am–4 pm daily
No meeting on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. Participants are not required to attend the entire duration of the workshop.
Week 1: Tuesday–Friday, May 24–27
Special note: Tuesday, May 24
9:15 am - Intro meeting, Umrath Hall, Room 224 (Classics conference room)
12 pm - Optional group lunch (please RSVP)
Week 2: Tuesday–Friday, May 31–June 3
Special note: Tuesday, May 31
9:15 am - Intro meeting, Umrath Hall, Room 224 (Classics conference room)
12 pm - Optional group lunch (please RSVP)
What to bring
Laptop and any needed materials. The humanities center conference room will be locked every evening, so materials may be left overnight if desired. The humanities center will also supply a steady stream of snacks, drinks and coffee to fuel your writing!
Masking
Participants working in indoor communal spaces are asked to wear a mask.
Writing Resources
Tips for Cultivating a Successful Writing Practice - compiled by SWR participants
10 Steps to Finishing a PhD Thesis
The importance of writing an effective abstract when you submit a journal article
Hayot’s 5 Levels of Literary Critical Prose
An excerpt from Germano, From Dissertation to Book
Boice’s 10 Mindful Mays of Writing from Advice for New Faculty Members