Every writer needs a reader. We support writers within and beyond the university across all levels, disciplines, and identities. Readers at the Writing Center are committed to using inclusive and accessible teaching practices. We believe:
- writing is a powerful tool for communicating existing ideas and discovering new ones;
- learning to write is a lifelong process;
- linguistic justice is a vital component of equitable writing center practice; and
- all writers can benefit from sharing work in progress with attentive readers who are dedicated to helping writers meet their goals.
We provide writers with support, resources, community, and accountability at any stage of the writing process through:
The Writing Center operates alongside other writing-related programs, including:
We encourage you to visit the sites of the programs above to learn more about how we all contribute to the mission of University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin Idea.