Centre for Writers
The Centre for Writers (C4W) offers free one-on-one and group writing support to all students, staff, and alumni at the U of A - in any subject, discipline, program, or faculty, and at all levels of study. We offer one-on-one live tutoring and eTutoring, workshops, Guided Writing Instruction Groups, and Class Group Tutoring. Our peer writing tutors can help with any type of assignment (research papers, theses, creative writing, grant proposals, résumés, and more).
Winter and Spring 2022 Dates
- Live Tutoring is open until April 14 and will reopen the week of May 9.
- eTutoring appointments can be booked until April 27 and will reopen the week of May 9.
- The Super Awesome Grad Writing Group for Super Awesome Grad Writers (and Postdocs) will continue to run every Tuesday morning between 9 and 11 am on Zoom throughout Spring/Summer terms.
Services and Programs
Live Tutoring
Book up to two 30-minute appointments a week with a tutor for live online tutoring. Appointments can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance. To book a live tutoring appointment, click the link below and select the “Live Tutoring - Winter 2022” schedule before logging in.
eTutoring
Book an eTutoring appointment to receive written feedback on your writing. One of our eTutors will return your writing with feedback within 3 business days. To book an eTutoring appointment, click the link below and select the “eTutoring - Winter 2022” schedule before logging in.
Notice: Please review and follow the C4W Policies before you meet with an online tutor or submit your writing for written feedback.
Writing Workshops
Covering a variety of common writing concerns, free one-hour workshops are offered in the Fall and Winter terms.
For a full list of workshops, please click here.
"The Super Awesome Grad Writing Café for Super Awesome Grad Writers (and Postdocs)"
Are you having trouble making progress with your writing due to a hectic schedule, procrastination, feeling stuck, lack of motivation or any number of other reasons? Are you experiencing feelings of guilt or anxiety because you are not as productive as you would like to be? You are not alone. Writing is hard, and while nobody can do it for you, we can definitely create a space that allows you to show up for your writing on a regular basis. Join us every Tuesday morning at 9 am for a quick writing tip and goal-setting session followed by 90 minutes of dedicated writing time. Can’t make it for 9 am? Drop in anytime between 9 and 11 am; we will be there!
Save This ZOOM Link in Your Calendar to Start Writing!
Join us on Tuesday, April, 5 at 9 AM and every following Tuesday morning throughout Spring/Summer terms.
Guided Writing Instruction Groups
Funded writing groups for international graduate students are offered in the Fall and Winter terms.
Class Group Tutoring
This program offers course-embedded writing support to instructors and students in undergraduate writing-intensive courses.
Resources and Information
- About Us - Meet the C4W team.
- Meet Our Tutors - Read our tutor bios.
- FAQ - Learn how to book an appointment, get the most out of your visit, and more.
- About the Online Schedule - Learn how to use our scheduling system.
- Instructors and TAs - Learn how we can support you and your students.
- Become a Peer Tutor - Help other students and improve your own skills.