Boost your writing skills in a way that works for you

There are many ways the Writing Center can help you boost your writing skills. Whether you schedule a one-on-one appointment, attend an event or take advantage of a workshop, there are many opportunities for you to level up your writing!

Schedule an appointment

The Writing Center offers in-person and virtual writing appointments held via Zoom.

  • In-person appointments: Meet one-on-one with a tutor in the Writing Center in 141 Franco Building to discuss your paper and develop your ideas. This session is a face-to-face conversation where you work together on your writing.
  • Online tutoring via Zoom: Connect with a tutor via Zoom to work on your paper. To join the Zoom meeting, use the link in the confirmation email after registering for an appointment. This session is a conversation over Zoom, where you and the tutor will collaborate on your writing.

Schedule a writing center appointment 

Workshops at the Writing Center

The Writing Center offers workshops that are course-specific as well as those open to the entire campus community.

Campus-wide workshops

These are part of the Study Skills Workshop Series and include sessions such as Introduction to MLA Citation.

Classroom-specific workshops

The Writing Center can also design workshops tailored to specific courses. If you’re interested in a customized workshop for your class, contact Dr. Holly Ryan at [email protected] or 610-396-6333.

Previous classroom-specific workshops have included:

  • Clarity and Conciseness (for Business 422W)
  • Organization Using Reverse Outlining (for Business 422W)
  • Abstract Writing (for Chemistry First-Year Seminar)
  • Psychology-Writing Tutor Training

Special events at the Writing Center

The Writing Center celebrates the art of writing and fosters a vibrant literary community through various special events. These events include workshops, contests, and themed celebrations designed to engage students, faculty, and staff in the writing process. These special events provide the opportunity for creative expression, skill development, and community-building.

Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming events and join us in exploring the many facets of writing!