Writing and Communication

The Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication supports a diverse community of writers at UBC, at various levels of proficiency, across many types of graduate student writing situations: academic, creative, professional, and technical. Consider booking a one-on-one appointment (in-person or written feedback) with a peer writing consultant to support your writing projects.  

Visit their website to learn more about hours, how to prepare for, and to book, a writing consultation.

This weekly email provides positive energy and a productivity tip, with concrete and actionable steps to help with your week or semester.  Sign up when registering!

Register through UBC's subscription.

The 14-Day Challenge is an opportunity for you to experiment with daily writing, online community, and supportive accountability. Join the site through UBC's subscription.  The next challenge is:

Sept 8 - 21, 2025.  Register by Aug 29. Future dates will be posted once available.

It's very simple...

• You commit to write every weekday for at least 30 minutes. Writing refers to any scholarly activity ranging from the spark of a new idea to polishing a near-complete project (article, grant proposal, exhibit, book chapter, etc.)
• At the beginning of your writing time, you login to our online community, start the timer, complete your writing, and post your progress at the end and
• You take 5 minutes to support other writers in your group by commenting on their progress.

This is NOT for you if: 1) you don't want to post your progress on a daily basis and/or 2) you don't want to interact with other people.

Tired of solo writing sessions? Craving a supportive environment to fuel your creativity? Look no further than our weekly writing community, tailored for the UBC Okanagan community.

Your projects, your progress
Bring your own research and writing projects to the table! The writing community provides dedicated time for you to focus on your individual writing goals. Get ready to boost your productivity and make progress on your writing projects, all within a supportive community environment.

What you’ll experience:
Each session is dedicated to your independent writing time. You can look forward to writing alongside others who, like you, are independently working on their own writing projects and goals.
Highlights of the community:

• Your Time to Write: Join our weekly sessions with your writing and research materials ready, and take full advantage of this opportunity to write without distractions.
• Write Together: Achieve your individual writing goals alongside other members of the UBCO community.
• Guided Structure: Participate in the Pomodoro technique, expertly facilitated by the Centre for Scholarly Communication.

Inclusivity: From undergraduates to faculty, everyone in the UBC community is welcome.

You’re invited to be part of this enriching community that builds community and fosters productivity. Register now and come prepared to amplify your writing endeavors. Let’s turn solitary writing into a group effort and make getting things done a community experience.
Questions? Please contact the CSC at csc.ok@ubc.ca.