GSAS Writing Studio

A woman wearing glasses sits at a long table with her laptop open in front of her. Beside her are other students writing on their laptops in a shared student space with bright lights and a window.

The GSAS Writing Studio is dedicated to supporting Arts and Sciences graduate students in the process of writing dissertations and theses.

The Studio offers writing groups, one-on-one consultations, workshops, and structured co-working time throughout the academic year. All GSAS Writing Studio Programs are restricted for use to GSAS graduate students in these Arts and Sciences departments.

Click above to book a one-on-one writing consultation today. 

For information on more thesis and dissertation writing support resources, explore the tabs below.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Thesis Support

One-on-One Thesis Support

Schedule one-on-one writing consultations for help in any stage of the thesis writing process.

Facilitated Writing Groups

Find community and accountability by joining a semester-long writing group. 

 

Focused Writing Time

Join fellow graduate students for 2-hour blocks of accountability and community with our Pomodoro sessions.

Workshops & Events

Visit this page for upcoming workshops, coffee hours, and other writing support opportunities.

Prospectus Support

NB: Prospectus writers in the third year or above of an Arts and Sciences PhD program are also eligible to use the Studio's resources for dissertation writers (see next tab). 

Prospectus Club

Jump start your prospectus writing by joining the Prospectus Club.

Facilitated Writing Groups

Find community and accountability by joining a semester-long writing group. 

Focused Writing Time

Join fellow graduate students for 2-hour blocks of accountability and community with our Pomodoro sessions.

Workshops & Events

Visit this page for upcoming workshops, coffee hours, and other writing support opportunities.

Dissertation Support

One-on-One Dissertation Support

Schedule one-on-one writing consultations for help in any stage of the dissertation writing process.

Facilitated Writing Groups

Find community and accountability by joining a semester-long writing group. 

Focused Writing Time

Join fellow graduate students for 2-hour blocks of accountability and community with our Pomodoro sessions.

Dissertation Writing Retreats

 Make progress towards your writing goals at a Dissertation Writing Retreat.

Workshops & Events

Visit this page for upcoming workshops, coffee hours, and other writing support opportunities.

Room Reservations

The Writing Studio offers quiet writing stations and meeting space to GSAS PhD students for dissertation-related work.

 

Writing Resources

Digital Tools for Writing

Check out our detailed guide to writing app and software recommendations.

Peer Writing Groups

Form your own peer writing group with these helpful resources.

Goal-Setting and Time Management

Make the most of our writing time using our goal setting worksheets.

Work-from-Home and Wellness

Connect to campus resources while writing remotely.

Dissertation Templates

Format your dissertation using the GSAS dissertation templates.

Dissertation Copyright Information

Learn about common copyright questions to consider as a dissertation writer.

About Us

About Us

The GSAS Writing Studio is dedicated to supporting Arts and Sciences graduate students in the process of writing dissertations and MA theses. 

 

FAQs

Writing Studio Policies, How to Find Us, and Hours