The Writers Workshop will be closed for Fall Break from 11/23-12/1. We will re-open on Monday, 12/2.
We have extra consultants during our online and Main Library drop-in hours (Sun-Thu, 4-9pm) for the weeks of 11/17 and 12/2.
We also have in-person drop-ins at the LAS Hub in Lincoln Hall (through the atrium): Tue 12-3, Wed 1-3, & Thu 11-2. Stop by and see us!
You can add yourself to the waiting list for any day and be notified when an appointment opens up! For instructions, check out our FAQ page.
Reserve your appointment now! You can book appointments 10 days in advance, so check the schedules for available appointments often.
The Writers Workshop provides free support to all writers in the University of Illinois campus community across all forms of academic and professional writing, at any stage of the writing process. We offer writing groups, writing-related presentations, and writing consultations where we provide feedback on essays, research papers, personal statements, cover letters, theses and dissertations, manuscripts for publication, presentations, digital compositions, and anything between and beyond.
To receive feedback on your writing, you can select:
- In-Person Consultations by Appointment, where you’ll reserve a 50-minute appointment at one of our locations in the Main Library, Grainger Library, or MCB Learning Center.
- Video Call Consultations by Appointment, where you’ll reserve a 50-minute appointment to meet with a consultant in real-time via videoconferencing.
- Written Feedback Appointments, where you’ll reserve an appointment, upload your document(s), complete a detailed appointment form, and receive written feedback at the end of your appointment time. There is no live interfacing with the consultant in this format.
- Drop-In Consultations, where you’ll meet with a consultant in a 15-30 minute, first-come, first-served session.
Find information about our locations and hours here.
Please view our calendar to learn more about upcoming events or learn more about requesting workshops and class presentations.
We are committed to providing accessible services. To request accommodations, please contact Dr. Carolyn Wisniewski at wow@illinois.edu or call 217-333-8796.
New to the Writers Workshop? Click here for more information on how to register and create an appointment.
