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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Feb04
Composing Confidence: Navigating Writing Anxiety @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST Virtual - You'll receive a Zoom link via email from the presenter on the morning of the workshop. Register Online!
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Feb27
Peace Corps Application/Reapplication Workshop: Writing the Résumé and Motivation Statement @ 5:30 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST Bascom Hall, Room 55 Register Online!
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Mar13
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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Apr17
Ways into Writing: Strategies for Getting Started or Unstuck @ 10:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Undergraduate Writers
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Feb04
Composing Confidence: Navigating Writing Anxiety @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST Virtual - You'll receive a Zoom link via email from the presenter on the morning of the workshop. Register Online!
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Feb06
Writing Workshop | Hilldale, Holstrom, & Sophomore Research Fellowship Proposals @ 4:00 pm CST - 5:30 pm CST Helen C. White Hall, 6th Floor, Room 6191 Register Online!
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Feb27
Crafting Abstracts for Undergraduate Research, Scholarly, and Creative Work @ 4:30 pm CST - 6:00 pm CST Helen C. White Hall Room 6191 Register Online!
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Feb27
Peace Corps Application/Reapplication Workshop: Writing the Résumé and Motivation Statement @ 5:30 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST Bascom Hall, Room 55 Register Online!
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Mar13
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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Apr17
Ways into Writing: Strategies for Getting Started or Unstuck @ 10:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
Graduate Writers
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Feb04
Composing Confidence: Navigating Writing Anxiety @ 11:00 am CST - 12:30 pm CST Virtual - You'll receive a Zoom link via email from the presenter on the morning of the workshop. Register Online!
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Feb27
Peace Corps Application/Reapplication Workshop: Writing the Résumé and Motivation Statement @ 5:30 pm CST - 7:00 pm CST Bascom Hall, Room 55 Register Online!
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Mar10
Developing and Delivering Conference Presentations @ 4:00 pm CDT - 5:30 pm CDT Virtual – A Zoom URL will be sent to participants. Register Online!
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Mar13
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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Apr17
Ways into Writing: Strategies for Getting Started or Unstuck @ 10:00 am CDT - 11:30 am 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:
Are you looking for workshops that you don't see in our listings?
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. [link to the For Instructors/Workshops page]
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.