GC Writing Center

CUNY Spring Graduate Career Fair 2026 Are you a CUNY graduate student or GC alumni hoping to discover new job opportunities and build relationships with industry professionals outside of academia?

Are you on the job market? Did you know that the 2026 CUNY Spring Graduate Career Fair, hosted by @careerplangc.bsky.social is happening today from 10:00am - 1:00pm? Learn more here:

Getting Unstuck: Using Informal Writing Techniques Effectively workshop flyer that reads: A key challenge that writers face is feeling stuck in a project and not knowing how to move forward. This workshop focuses on using informal writing techniques, from freewriting to visualization, to overcome some of the most common practical and emotional obstacles that arise in academic writing. The strategies we’ll discuss are versatile; they can be used for any writing project in any discipline. Thursday, March 12 @ 10AM Register here: [QR Code]

It's normal for writers to feel stuck in their projects. The key is knowing how to get unstuck and we've got a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that offers strategies you can use at different points in the writing process. Scan the QR code below or register on our website: buff.ly/KvnouVb

Safe Zone Training Attend and receive your CUNY Safe Zone certificate!

Being part of a #WritingCommunity means creating a welcoming and inclusive space and this Friday @cunygcwellness.bsky.social has a workshop focused on how to do just that! Learn more about their Safe Zone Training and register here:

#WritingTip: Having a deadline can be great motivation. In addition to setting deadlines with your advisor, think about how you can use conferences, grants, and other opportunites to help keep yourself accountable.

Happy Monday @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social! Just a reminder that we've got a workshop tomorrow on Grant Writing: The Summary Statement. Register on our website: buff.ly/KvnouVb

Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe (Hot Cocoa) The best homemade hot chocolate recipe. This hot cocoa is smooth, creamy and made with two forms of chocolate for a rich, deep chocolate flavor. It’s easy to make in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.

Graduate school is all about learning important skills and here's one that is important to master: homemade hot chocolate for your snowy winter #WritingBreak. Check out this recipe to get started:

Writing Community Academic writing can feel isolating and lonely. Writing Community is a virtual coworking space for graduate students, faculty, and staff to foster accountability and solidarity. At the start of eac…

We've got two #WritingCommunity sessions today writers! Join us on Zoom from 9:00 to 11:00 and/or 2:00 - 4:00 to get some writing done @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Register once on our website and get a link you can use the whole semester:

Workshops and Webinars Spring 2026 Workshops  February Goal-Setting and Time Management Tuesday, February 10 @ 3PM; register here In this workshop, designed for students in varying stages of the writing process, we will …

There's still time to register for our Soliciting Effective Feedback workshop tomorrow @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - learn more and register on our website:

Elevator Pitch Speaking Skills for Making Fast Connections These practical tools will help you make great first impressions in networking conversations and at events like the upcoming Graduate Center Career Fair on Friday, March 6 — where

Being able to concisely share your work is a vital part of networking, and a skill that takes some practice! Join @careerplangc.bsky.social today for their online workshop, "Elevator Pitch Speaking Skills for Making Fast Connections." Learn more and register here:

Evidence and Analysis: Introduction In every academic discipline, scholars contribute to our collective knowledge by proposing that a particular understanding of a thing in the world is true. In other words, they claim that they have…

#WritingTip: In order for academic writing to be persuasive, it needs to effectively mobilize well-selected evidence that appeals to your intended audience. We've got strategies to help you with this! Take a look at the Evidence and Analysis page on our #RevisionStrategies guide:

Grant Writing: The Summary Statement flyer that reads: The summary statement can be challenging to write because readers rely on it to make initial assessments, so the stakes are high, and condensing information risks losing clarity. This workshop teaches grant writers to craft this section more effectively by better understanding what reviewers are looking for and prioritizing accordingly. Tuesday, March 3 @ 10AM Register here (followed by a QR code)

Applying for grants is vital to securing $$$ for research, but the proposal can be a tricky genre to learn. The summary statement can be especially challenging, but we've got a workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social that can help. Learn more and register below or on our website: buff.ly/KvnouVb

NYC Off-Broadway Week℠ 2-for-1 tix* to the best Off-Broadway shows. Ends Mar 12.

It's that time again writers! Time to take a #WritingBreak with 2-for-1 tickets to the theater for off-Broadway week. Check out what's playing here:

Thanks, CUNY @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social.

This will be a great conference. Please do join us!

Soliciting Effective Feedback flyer that reads: Clear and persuasive writing emerges through a process of sharing drafts at different stages and getting feedback that helps writers revise. Yet, for readers to give productive comments, writers must know how to ask for what they need. This workshop considers guiding principles that will help writers solicit effective feedback. Friday, February 27 @ 3PM Register here (next to a QR code)

Did you ever get feedback that didn't feel as useful as it could be? A big part of getting good feedback is knowing how to ask for it. Join us next week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social for a workshop on Soliciting Effective Feedback. Learn more and register below or visit our website: buff.ly/KvnouVb

Hello writers! Accessing academic work can be a challenge and is incredibly uneven across institutions. Check out this post from The H-Net Book Channel about 100 newly open access reads and the Path to Open initiative.

2026 Lost & Found Fellows Showcase: New Poetics and Archival Research Projects Join Lost & Found: The CUNY Poetics Document Initiative Graduate Center doctoral student fellows Ju Ly Ban, Cortnie Belser, Jeff Voss, Natasha Tiniacos, Lucien Baskin, Liz Janoff, Michael Villa

Archival researchers! Come hear about the exciting research being done by the Lost & Found Fellows @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social this Friday. Learn more about the event here:

Today we're kicking off our new virtual co-working group @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social called #WritingCommunity and we'd love to see you! We'll check in and then get to work, staying on mute and using the chat to share goals. Come for 3 hours or 15 min! Register here: buff.ly/PPVkV00

Writing a Book Review Many graduate seminars include a book review as a writing assignment, and students often see them as an ideal starting place for trying to get published. This workshop introduces the generic conventions of the book review and addresses the practicalities of getting placed in a journal. Thursday, February 19 @ 9AM Register here followed by a QR code.

The book review is a common assignment in graduate seminars and it can be a great first publication @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we have a workshop this week to help you understand the genre! Learn more and register on our website:

A Journalist’s Instincts Power the CUNY Graduate Center’s Social Media Graduate Center social media coordinator Coralie Carlson reflects on her journalism career, her media literacy teaching, and how both shape her work on “The Thought Project” podcast.

If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the Graduate Center’s social media accounts, find out in this “Thought Project” episode
www.gc.cuny.edu/news/journal...

Exciting event coming up! Hearing academic writers talk about their work is not only a great way to learn about new conversations in the field but also a great way to think about how you want to frame and communicate your own projects.

#WritingTip: If you're struggling with procrastination using a simple technique like the Pomodoro method can help. Set a 25-minute timer and start writing! When the timer goes off, take a 5-minute break. Repeat the process four times and then take a longer break.

Workshops and Webinars Spring 2026 Workshops  February Goal-Setting and Time Management Tuesday, February 10 @ 3PM; register here In this workshop, designed for students in varying stages of the writing process, we will …

It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Goal-Setting and Time Management Workshop @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! Head to our website to sign up:

The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle New York City has never bloomed like this. At The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, orchids collide with concrete in a dazzling reimagining of the Big Apple, from stoops and slice…

Longing for spring? Take a #WritingBreak at the New York Botanical Gardens this weekend where The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle is on display. Learn more on their website:

How to Find a Conference Presenting at academic conferences is an important step take as an early career scholar. Presenting helps us explain complex ideas, respond to unexpected questions, network, and often reshapes our …

Are you interested in presenting at a conference but not sure where to get started? Conferences are a vital part of being an academic and offer opportunities to share your work and network with scholars in your field. Check out our guide on "How to Find a Conference" to learn more:

Flyer with "The Writing Center" header and a light blue background with white text that reads: There's still time to take part in our survey. Your input will shape the future of writing instruction in doctoral education. If you haven't completed the survey, please take 25-30 minutes to do so. Doctoral students can win one of twenty $50 giftcards. Your responses will remain confidential. Complete the survey by Monday, February 9 Scan the QR code or click the link

Have you taken our faculty and student survey @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? There's still time!

Preparing for the Teaching Observation/Job Demo This Friday Forum, organized by English and the Graduate Student and Early-Career Support Committee (GSECS), will help prepare Ph.D.

Job seekers @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - the English Department's Friday Forum this week will offer advice on preparing for the teaching observation and job demo, vital aspects of the academic job market. Learn more here:

#WritingTip: A lot of productivity books recommend writing first thing in the morning, which can be a great time to work. However, remember different strategies work for different people. You might be an afternoon or evening writer. The time that works best for you is the best time to write!

Goal-Setting and Time Management flyer reading: Setting writing goals is vital to making progress on any project but doing this effectively takes practice. In this workshop we discuss how to set project-based and habitual goals, schedule writing time, and keep oneself accountable to meet deadlines. Additionally, we’ll review resources and apps that can help with this process. Tuesday, February 10 @ 3PM Register here: QR code

Ready to set some writing goals for the semester @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social? Join us for a workshop that will help you learn how to successfully set SMART goals and meet them. Scan the QR code below or use this link to learn more and register: buff.ly/UMQ5LtG

67 Winter Movies That Practically Taste Like Hot Chocolate Let’s get cozy.

If you're planning to embrace coziness this weekend for your #WritingBreak, here are "67 Winter Movies That Practically Taste Like Hot Chocolate" from Glamour:

REVISION STRATEGIES People adjusting to the expectations of graduate-level writing often find one thing in particular to be true: more and more time goes into revising their work. Revision Strategies is an online reso…

Revision is a huge part of writing but it can be hard to enact changes in response to feedback. You might know what you need to do but not know how to do it. Check out our #RevisionStrategies guide for practical, step-by-step exercises that can help you move forward: