The Writing Center offers free workshops for all writers at UW-Madison!

A tool bag of writing support for undergraduate and graduate students, post docs, faculty, and academic staff writers!
Programs are designed around writing processes and strategies with topics on: job searches; visual media and presentations; grant applications; personal statements and CVs; dissertations and academic research practices; and more.
Virtual, In-person, and hybrid modalities to meet you where you are!
Register for each event online with your wisc.edu email address.
Workshop Calendars
All Writers
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Mar12
Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing Practices @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Mar18
Designing and Composing Effective Research Posters @ 3:30 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT Virtual - a Zoom link will be sent to participants Register Online!
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Apr09
How to Make Your Presentation Slides Clear and Dynamic @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:15 pm CDT Virtual - online Register Online!
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Apr14
Ways into Writing: Strategies for Getting Started or Unstuck @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Undergraduate Writers
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Mar12
Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing Practices @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Mar18
Designing and Composing Effective Research Posters @ 3:30 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT Virtual - a Zoom link will be sent to participants Register Online!
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Apr09
How to Make Your Presentation Slides Clear and Dynamic @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:15 pm CDT Virtual - online Register Online!
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Apr14
Ways into Writing: Strategies for Getting Started or Unstuck @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Graduate Writers
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Mar12
Mid-Semester Refresh: Refocusing and Recharging Your Writing Practices @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Mar12
Developing and Writing the Dissertation Proposal: Dissertation Support Series, Part 1 @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Mar18
Designing and Composing Effective Research Posters @ 3:30 pm CDT - 5:00 pm CDT Virtual - a Zoom link will be sent to participants Register Online!
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Mar26
Getting Started with Writing Your Dissertation: Dissertation Support Series, Part 2 @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Apr09
How to Make Your Presentation Slides Clear and Dynamic @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:15 pm CDT Virtual - online Register Online!
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Apr14
Ways into Writing: Strategies for Getting Started or Unstuck @ 1:00 pm CDT - 2:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Asynchronous Workshops
Asynchronous Workshops
Asynchronous workshops are a great way to actively learn and practice your skills at your own pace. The Writing Center currently offers two Asynchronous Workshops. Access them at any time at the links below.
Access Online Workshop Content on Kaltura
Materials from select workshops are available on our Kaltura Channel, available here:
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Workshops for Faculty & Instructors
The Writing Across the Curriculum Program offers workshops for all levels of instructors, across all subject areas. We welcome new faculty members, long-time faculty members, and current teaching assistants at these workshops.
Request a New Workshop
Is there a workshop you’d like to see the Writing Center offer? Please send your request to reception@writing.wisc.edu.
Workshops Available Upon Request
Are you a faculty member, instructor, or program coordinator looking for a workshop for your class or group? Request a workshop or other types of class visits.