Action Shots

Writing in Action: A Visual Archive of CSU's Writers

We were once told by well-meaning marketing folks that writers had a “PR problem” because what we do (mostly reading and writing) doesn’t look cool or exciting.

That the processes and products of writing appear ubiquitous, unremarkable…in other words…boring. 

We at CSU Writes disagree.

Below are photos of CSU researchers and scholars from across disciplines, across career spans, and across the years that make writing look cool and exciting. 

In our “action shots,” we see the energy of a robust and rigorous writing community. Where ideas grow, momentum builds, and scholars show up for one another.

We welcome you to add your own photos to the “Action Shots” page by submitting them to CSU Writes via the form below (scroll to page bottom).

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