GC Writing Center
@writingcentergc.bsky.social
Providing writing support to students at the Graduate Center, CUNY
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As we kick off the spring semester, remember that @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social has a range of services available to support your intellectual, physical, and mental well-being. Here's a list: buff.ly/m5ZCkjt #WritingCommunity #AcademicLife
Student Resources
The CUNY Graduate Center supports doctoral and master’s students through a host of personal and academic resources and services, including a research library, a specialized writing center, legal…
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January 29, 2026 at 2:09 PM
As we kick off the spring semester, remember that @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social has a range of services available to support your intellectual, physical, and mental well-being. Here's a list: buff.ly/m5ZCkjt #WritingCommunity #AcademicLife
We hope you're week is going great @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! If you haven't already, we'd love for you to take part in our survey. Details below:
January 28, 2026 at 2:09 PM
We hope you're week is going great @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! If you haven't already, we'd love for you to take part in our survey. Details below:
#WritingTip: Decide what writing project is your priority and keep that in mind as you make your "to do" lists. It's easy to get distracted by other tasks, especially if you feel stuck in a long-form project like a dissertation and aren't eager to work on it. But finding ways to get unstuck is key.
January 27, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#WritingTip: Decide what writing project is your priority and keep that in mind as you make your "to do" lists. It's easy to get distracted by other tasks, especially if you feel stuck in a long-form project like a dissertation and aren't eager to work on it. But finding ways to get unstuck is key.
Happy first day @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! We know you have big #WritingGoals and we've got consultations, workshops, writing groups, and online resources to support your work. Check out our website to learn more: buff.ly/Wdl37Mz
You can do it! (And we can help) #WritingCommunity
You can do it! (And we can help) #WritingCommunity
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January 26, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Happy first day @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ! We know you have big #WritingGoals and we've got consultations, workshops, writing groups, and online resources to support your work. Check out our website to learn more: buff.ly/Wdl37Mz
You can do it! (And we can help) #WritingCommunity
You can do it! (And we can help) #WritingCommunity
Writing is hard and it's important to take time for self-care. As we head into the semester, meal prep is one strategy that can help support healthy eating habits, especially when our weeks are jam packed with commitments. Here's a guide on the basics:
Meal Prep 101: A Beginners Guide to Meal Prepping - Budget Bytes
Demystify the who, what, and how of meal prepping with this meal prep 101 beginners guide. Make your meals easier, convenient, and more efficient with this simple method.
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January 24, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Writing is hard and it's important to take time for self-care. As we head into the semester, meal prep is one strategy that can help support healthy eating habits, especially when our weeks are jam packed with commitments. Here's a guide on the basics:
If you're on the #JobMarket this fall, LinkedIn could be a useful tool for showcasing your skills and finding opportunites @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Sign up now for next week's LinkedIn Training for Academics. Need help writing up your profile? Book a one-on-one at the WC!
LinkedIn Training for Academics
Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly workshop on how academics can use LinkedIn to showcase their expertise, expand professional networks, and i
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January 23, 2026 at 2:09 PM
If you're on the #JobMarket this fall, LinkedIn could be a useful tool for showcasing your skills and finding opportunites @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Sign up now for next week's LinkedIn Training for Academics. Need help writing up your profile? Book a one-on-one at the WC!
#WritingTip: Studies show receiving feedback is key to developing your writing skills as a grad student, and feedback from peers can be especially helpful. This semester, join a writing cohort or start your own! You'll gain experience giving and getting feedback and build a #WritingCommunity too!
January 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#WritingTip: Studies show receiving feedback is key to developing your writing skills as a grad student, and feedback from peers can be especially helpful. This semester, join a writing cohort or start your own! You'll gain experience giving and getting feedback and build a #WritingCommunity too!
The Teaching Learning Center's 2026 Mid-Winter Institute is happening this week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and there's still time to join! Book an individual consultation, attend today's accessibility workshop, or attend the syllabus lunch and workshop:
The TLC’s 2026 Mid-Winter Institute
The week of January 19th, the Teaching and Learning Center will be hosting its annual Mid-Winter Institute.This year’s institute will include three connected programs.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The Teaching Learning Center's 2026 Mid-Winter Institute is happening this week @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and there's still time to join! Book an individual consultation, attend today's accessibility workshop, or attend the syllabus lunch and workshop:
Doctoral students and faculty @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - we’re conducting a survey to understand the current landscape of writing needs and writing instruction and we’d love to hear from you! Scan the QR code or follow the
link on the flyer below to get started.
link on the flyer below to get started.
January 20, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Doctoral students and faculty @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social - we’re conducting a survey to understand the current landscape of writing needs and writing instruction and we’d love to hear from you! Scan the QR code or follow the
link on the flyer below to get started.
link on the flyer below to get started.
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For those writers who are also teaching, here's an event @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social 's Teaching Learning Center is hosting that might be of interest: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
For those writers who are also teaching, here's an event @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social 's Teaching Learning Center is hosting that might be of interest: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Classes @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social start next Monday and we're ready to jump back in! Check out our spring workshops and register today: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...
Workshops and Webinars
Spring 2026 Workshops February Goal-Setting Tuesday, February 10 @ 3PM; register here In this workshop, designed for students in varying stages of the writing process, we will discuss how to sched…
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January 20, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Classes @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social start next Monday and we're ready to jump back in! Check out our spring workshops and register today: gcwritingcenter.commons.gc.cuny.edu/online-progr...
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we hope that you find time for friends, family, and the things most meaningful to you.
January 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we hope that you find time for friends, family, and the things most meaningful to you.
Looking for something to do during your #WritingBreak? Poster House has some dynamic exhibits that might be for you:
Poster House
Poster House is dedicated to presenting the impact, culture, and design of posters, both as historical documents and methods of contemporary visual communication.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Looking for something to do during your #WritingBreak? Poster House has some dynamic exhibits that might be for you:
Looking for ways to support your #community this year? @careerplangc.bsky.social has a great guide to "Community Service in Graduate School" with resources to get you started:
Community Service in Graduate School - Career Planning and Professional Development
Participating in volunteer work and community service can be a great addition to your graduate school experience. New York City has a particularly large number of opportunities for people who are…
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January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Looking for ways to support your #community this year? @careerplangc.bsky.social has a great guide to "Community Service in Graduate School" with resources to get you started:
#ReadingRec: Want a great starting point for thinking about your style? Check out the classic The Elements of Style from Strunk & White. Fun fact: Strunk wrote the original text in 1918 to use in his classes at Cornell University where he taught English.
January 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
#ReadingRec: Want a great starting point for thinking about your style? Check out the classic The Elements of Style from Strunk & White. Fun fact: Strunk wrote the original text in 1918 to use in his classes at Cornell University where he taught English.
Getting ready for the spring semester @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Check out some of the upcoming events @minareeslibrary.bsky.social that can help you build research skills, learn Zotero, and figure out how to file that dissertation!
Library Events - LibCal - CUNY Graduate Center's Mina Rees Library
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January 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Getting ready for the spring semester @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social ? Check out some of the upcoming events @minareeslibrary.bsky.social that can help you build research skills, learn Zotero, and figure out how to file that dissertation!
#WritingTip: Remember that writing is about communicating your ideas to an intended audience, which means stepping outside your own perspective to determine what context they might need. Here's an exercise to get you started from our #RevisionStrategies guide:
Torn Between Orienting a Little and a Lot? Try Identifying Multiple Audiences
When drafting a piece of academic writing, it is common to get stuck on decisions that involve orienting your reader. For instance, you might feel torn between laying out a lot of context for your …
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January 13, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#WritingTip: Remember that writing is about communicating your ideas to an intended audience, which means stepping outside your own perspective to determine what context they might need. Here's an exercise to get you started from our #RevisionStrategies guide:
It's Day 1 of our second Winter Dissertation and Thesis Writing Clinic @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we're ready to write! If you're working on a long-form project here's a pro-tip: take time to zoom out once a month to get a full picture of the work you've done and what you have left to do.
January 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
It's Day 1 of our second Winter Dissertation and Thesis Writing Clinic @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we're ready to write! If you're working on a long-form project here's a pro-tip: take time to zoom out once a month to get a full picture of the work you've done and what you have left to do.
January in New York can be chilly, but here's a fun way to warm up this weekend before getting back to those #WritingGoals:
I Tried the Most Famous Hot Cocoa Recipe — And It's as Good as Promised
You'll never want to use a hot cocoa packet again.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
January in New York can be chilly, but here's a fun way to warm up this weekend before getting back to those #WritingGoals:
Lace up your skates and take a #WritingBreak this weekend at one of the many rinks around NYC! Not a skater? Grab some hot chocolate and do some people watching!
14 spots to go ice skating in New York City this winter
From festive seasonal outdoor rinks to year-round indoor options, here's where to go ice skating in NYC.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Lace up your skates and take a #WritingBreak this weekend at one of the many rinks around NYC! Not a skater? Grab some hot chocolate and do some people watching!
#ReadingRec: Based on their experience working with thousands of doctoral candidates, Drs. Roda and Saunders offer practical tips for completing your dissertation in PhDone: A Professional Dissertation Editor's Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD. Learn more:
PhDone: A Professional Dissertation Editor's Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD
A Professional Dissertation Editor's Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD
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January 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#ReadingRec: Based on their experience working with thousands of doctoral candidates, Drs. Roda and Saunders offer practical tips for completing your dissertation in PhDone: A Professional Dissertation Editor's Guide to Writing Your Doctoral Thesis and Earning Your PhD. Learn more:
Coming back to a project after a #WritingBreak can be disorienting and overwhelming @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Rereading your work and using freewriting to distill your thinking is one way to get reacquainted with your work. Here's a Revision Strategy that might help:
Can’t Distill Your Argument? 20 Minute Free Write as a Clarification Tool
Sometimes when we return to a draft, we find it difficult to follow our prose. Perhaps the argument feels jumbled, the logical sequence is off, or the explanation and analysis of key terms and theo…
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January 7, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Coming back to a project after a #WritingBreak can be disorienting and overwhelming @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Rereading your work and using freewriting to distill your thinking is one way to get reacquainted with your work. Here's a Revision Strategy that might help:
#WritingTip: New projects often emerge from thinking that we've already done towards other writing tasks, whether that's a short response paper for a class or a conference paper. When diving into new research, start by considering what reading and writing you've already done that might be relevant.
January 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#WritingTip: New projects often emerge from thinking that we've already done towards other writing tasks, whether that's a short response paper for a class or a conference paper. When diving into new research, start by considering what reading and writing you've already done that might be relevant.
It's day 1 of our first Winter Dissertation and Thesis Writing Clinic @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we're excited! Can't join us this week? No worries! There are a lot of ways to build a #WritingCommunity. Check out Travis Grandy's advice on "Making a Writing Group That Works":
Making a Writing Group that Works
Advice for structuring and operating a writing group to help you get that dissertation finished.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
It's day 1 of our first Winter Dissertation and Thesis Writing Clinic @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social and we're excited! Can't join us this week? No worries! There are a lot of ways to build a #WritingCommunity. Check out Travis Grandy's advice on "Making a Writing Group That Works":
There's a lot of writing to be done this year so we're going to need some good #WritingBreaks too! Here are a few things to look forward to in NYC:
8 things to look forward to in NYC in 2026
Here’s what’s happening in New York in the year ahead that we’re most excited about.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
There's a lot of writing to be done this year so we're going to need some good #WritingBreaks too! Here are a few things to look forward to in NYC: