> Can’t find the time to start those writing projects that have been on your mind?
> Looking for a supportive space to brainstorm ideas and break the solitude of writing alone?
> Has teaching and administration taken priority, but you’d love to make space for your own writing, too?
Join a virtual writing group that fits your schedule!
Hosted by New College and open to tri-campus faculty, librarians and staff, this drop-in writing group provides dedicated time to focus, set writing goals, and connect with colleagues across the University.
Whether you’re drafting an op-ed, grant proposal, administrative report, journal article, book, dissertation, magazine article, script, multimodal project, all projects and stages are welcome. Designed for anyone whose writing tends to slip behind competing priorities, this group will give you the structure, accountability and a supportive environment to stay motivated and productive.
Session options:
Two weekly sessions are offered: Write Now! (morning) and Wine & Write (evening). Participants are welcome to attend the sessions that best fits their schedule.
*You’re welcome to join one or both sessions! Just select the session(s) you’d like on the RSVP form to receive the Zoom links*
What to expect:
- Flexible attendance: Drop in at any point and stay as long as you would like – whether that’s 20 minutes on a busy day or the full 3-hours
- Goal setting: Each session begins with a brief goal-setting check-in. Share as much or as little as you like about what you’re working on
- Structured writing time: Sessions include quiet writing blocks with built-in breaks (10 minute goal sharing; 50 minute writing block; 10 minute break; 50 minute writing block; 10 minute break; 40 minute writing block; 5-10 minutes sharing how our writing blocks went and chatting)
- Optional breakout rooms: Join small-group discussions to talk through writing challenges and strategies with peers
- Guest lectures: Talks on helpful writing processes and resources – stay tuned on upcoming dates
Write Now! | Wednesdays 10 AM – 1 PM
Online via Zoom
Winter 2026 Schedule
January
- Wednesday, January 14th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, January 21st
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, January 28th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET)
February
- Wednesday, February 4th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, February 11th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, February 25th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, February 18th–no Write Now! session/Reading Week
March
- Wednesday, March 4th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, March 11th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, March 18th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, March 25th–no Write Now! session
April
- Wednesday, April 8th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, April 15th
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) - Wednesday, April 22nd
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, April 1–no Write Now! session
Wine & Write! | Thursdays 6 – 9 PM
Online via Zoom
Winter 2026 Schedule
January
- Thursday, January 15th
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, January 22st
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, January 29th
(6 – 9 PM ET)
February
- Thursday, February 5th
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, February 12th
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, February 26th
(6 – 9 PM ET)
Thursday, February 19th–no Write Now! session/Reading Week
March
- Thursday, March 5th
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, March 12th
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, March 19th
(6 – 9 PM ET)
Thursday, March 26th–no Write Now! session
April
- Thursday, April 9th
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, April 16th
(6 – 9 PM ET) - Thursday, April 23rd
(6 – 9 PM ET)
Thursday, April 2–no Write Now! session
Writing Groups are facilitated by Marci Prescott-Brown, PhD (she/her/elle), Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in Writing Studies and the Director of the New College Writing Centre.
RSVP to recieve your Zoom link today!
Please note: You need to RSVP once per term to get an updated Zoom link.
