Highlighter, pen and pencil

Graduate Writing Supports

The Writing Support team is here to help you on your graduate writing journey. We offer comprehensive writing guidance tailored specifically for graduate-level students. Whether you're writing research papers, theses, grant proposals, or journal articles, our PhD qualified writing consultants are here to help you refine your ideas, strengthen your arguments, and polish your writing. Through one-on-one appointments, workshops, and online resources, we provide the tools and guidance you need to create a flourishing writing practice. Let us help you develop your writing process and skills to achieve your academic and professional goals.

ASPIRE Writing Workshops

ASPIRE supports your writing development as a graduate and postdoctoral student, helping prepare you for your chosen career path. 

Break the Block

Are you struggling to make progress on your writing? Do you feel stuck trying to write your MRP, thesis, or dissertation? Writing Support is here to help! Throughout the month of March, Writing Support will guide you through a series of workshops designed to help you understand and overcome your writer’s block.

This program will take place virtually on Zoom from 10am-12pm on Mondays in March. To participate in the program, you must be an MA or PhD student at Laurier. Students should send a short statement of interest to tlutz@wlu.ca with their name and program by February 19. Please also include a short (15-20 word) description of the writing project you are working on (dissertation, major course paper, etc.).

Program Agenda:

  • Week 1: Why do I experience writer’s block?
  • Week 2: How can I start writing again?
  • Week 3: How can I write with imposter syndrome?
  • Week 4: How can I develop my academic voice?

Book with our Writing Tutors!

Struggling to organize your thoughts, craft compelling essays, or refine your writing style? One of our Ph.D level writing tutors can help! Whether you're working on academic papers, scholarship proposals, or professional documents, we provide personalized support to:

  • Brainstorm Ideas: Turn scattered thoughts into essay topics and outlines.
  • Clarify Organization: Craft clear, structured arguments and points.
  • Improve Grammar & Style: Polish your writing for accuracy, fluency, and impact.
  • Boost Confidence: Gain the tools to express yourself effectively and persuasively.

No matter your skill level or place in the writing process, we’ll help you achieve your writing goals. Let’s make your words work for you!

Graduate Writing Café

Are you looking to make progress on your writing this winter? Writing Services welcomes you to join a graduate writing community on every other Tuesday from 10 a.m. - noon.

The Graduate Writing Café is a supportive environment where you can work on your course assignments, MRP, dissertation, or any other written work. Each morning includes Pomodoro writing sessions and an opportunity to discuss your work with other graduate students.

There is no need to register in advance. The Café meets online via Zoom.

Dates for Winter 2025 Term

  • Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom
  • Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom
  • Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom
  • Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom
  • Mar. 11 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom
  • Mar. 25 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom
  • Apr. 8 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom
  • Apr. 22 from 10 a.m. - Noon, on Zoom

Graduate Writing Retreat

Join a dedicated writing community and make progress on any writing project in your graduate and postdoctoral program. Facilitated throughout May, the Graduate Writing Retreat provides dedicated writing time, discussion, and instruction to help participants grow their graduate writing skills. The program is open to all graduate students on all Laurier campuses and locations.

Scholarship Proposal Workshops

Get help writing a research proposal for Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS), the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), or similar grants and scholarships. In these workshops, you will learn tools to approach scholarship proposal writing with confidence by examining common features of successful proposals and learning how to apply these writing strategies in your own proposal.