
To plan or not to plan summer writing projects, that is a critical question.
To plan or not to plan summer writing projects, that is a critical question:

CFGP: Call for Gold Papers
CFGP: Call for Gold Papers CSU Gold Papers is a graduate student and postdoctoral

A Message from Buddy & Ami: show up & write.
Buddy and Ami, your accountabilibuddies from CSU Writes, are here to tell you about

Recap of our Guest Speaker: Wellbeing Across the Research Career with Dr. Roel Snieder
Dr. Roel Snieder visited campus for the workshop “Wellbeing Across the Research Career” in

Recap of our April CSU Writes Book Club
This semester’s CSU Writes book club participants read How to Talk to a Science

Summer Writing Retreats
CSU Writes is offering writing retreats this summer for faculty, junior women faculty, and

What Email Can Teach Us About Good Communication
Announcements, junk mail, task reminders, meeting requests, birthday greetings, job applications, and, even better,

A Message from Buddy: Workshops
Buddy, your new accountabilibuddy from CSU Writes is here to tell you the benefits

Regular Writing for Grant Writers
Grant writing is a distinctive style of writing that “requires its own unique skillset”

Call for Workspace Photos
As professional writers, finding an ideal place to work is crucial to the writing

FACULTY Writes Upcoming Events
Workshops Faculty Burnout & Writing Imperatives Webinar: Conversation & Strategy Session MAR 22, 2-2:50:PM

GRAD Writes Upcoming Events
Workshops Zotero & Mendeley Training Session MAR 2, 3-4:30 PM MST IN-PERSON SESSION: LSC

A Short Video Message From Buddy: Sign Up, Show Up
Meet Buddy, your new accountabilibuddy from CSU Writes to help you meet your writing

FACULTY Writes Spring 2023
Take a look at what FACULTY Writes is offering Spring 2023. Workshops & Webinars

GRAD Writes Spring 2023
Take a look at what GRAD Writes is offering Spring 2023. Workshops & Webinars

GRANT Writes Spring 2023
February – June 2023 GRANT Writes provides grant writing support and proven methods to

show up & write. Spring 2023
“Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway.”– Glennon Doyle Melton Welcome

International Writes Spring 2023
January 25th–May 3rd, 2023 (Wednesdays 3:30-5:30PM) Student Services Building 209 (See Graduate School front

4-Hour Article Draft Workshop Spring 2023
A workshop designed to help writers produce an article draft in 4 hours.* *2000-3000

Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) Information Session Spring 2023
TUESDAY, FEB 14 at 10-10:50am on TEAMS Have Questions about ETD? Have your ETD

Meet the CSU Writes Interns
Have you ever wondered who is behind the scenes at CSU Writes? Look no

Winter Break Writing: A time to rekindle a writing relationship or pen notes of appreciation for your project
The end of fall semester draws near to be followed shortly by the holiday

Writing Tips for Graduate Students
Graduate students wear many hats throughout the course of their program… student (of course),

Giving Thanks: End of Semester Gratitude
With Fall Break behind us and the end of the semester in sight, it

The 4-Hour Article
The 4-Hour Article Experimental Workshop Asks: Can you produce a draft manuscript in a

DOC Writes Grant Writing Session with RAO
Dinaida Egan from CSU’s Research Acceleration Office will speak about the grant landscapes and

Interview with the Youngest CSU Writes Participant: Gözde and Can
We hope you enjoy this short interview with Gözde, a visiting scholar from Turkey

Virtual Visit to show up & write.
Join CSU Writes Communications Intern, Emma, as she walks you through how to attend

Upcoming Faculty and Grad Retreats
And just like that! We’re halfway through the Fall semester. If you find yourself

Upcoming September FACULTY Writes workshops focus on building momentum on writing projects
Welcome to fall CSU Writes family! We hope you had a rejuvenating summer and

Upcoming September GRAD Writes workshops focus on topics of formatting, writing to publish, and building writing momentum
Welcome to fall CSU Writes family! We hope you had a rejuvenating summer and

Write to Publish (W2P)
Write to Publish (W2P) is a 12-week series of workshops designed to guide postdocs

How do prolific writers do it? They “show up & write.”
“Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyway.” – Glennon Doyle Melton

Agile Methods Can Support Individual and Team Writing Projects
It is likely that you have come across the all-too hip (and hyped) term

The Key to Career-Focused Writing: Start Where You Are
Academics build careers on the page through manuscripts and proposals. These submissions and publications

Why you won’t find CSU Writes on social media
Maybe you’ve noticed CSU Writes doesn’t Tweet, isn’t posting on Facebook, and never ‘grams

GRAD Writes – Finals Resources
The tulips are blooming and we have crossed our fingers for rain on the

Supporting Researchers of Color – Dr. Lindsey Schneider
Years ago, in pre-pandemic times, Dr. Lindsey Schneider, Assistant Professor in Ethnic Studies, reached

Show Up & Write: Call for Proctors
Have you ever had big writing goals for your week only to realize it’s

GRANT Writes, Spring-Summer 2022
We have all heard the advice to start writing grants early. By writing early,

Identify Your Writing Strengths & Weaknesses: The Wheel Writing Life
Maybe you’ve heard us say “may your writing be brief, frequent, low stress, and

Lorem Ipsum Template Pre-Writing Technique
What’s the first thing you do when you start a new writing project?

CSU Libraries Open Access Agreements
Publishing academic research and scholarship is a costly enterprise—on multiple fronts—and many costs have

Demystifying Collaborative Writing: Two Pre-Strategy Steps for Coauthors
Writing collaboratively with colleagues who share your research or scholarly interests can be one

FACULTY Writes Events – Spring 2022
Spring semester is here! We know that before the flowers start blooming, the snow

GRAD Writes Events – Spring 2022
Spring semester is here! We know that before the flowers start blooming, the snow

Special Events – Spring 2022
Spring semester is here! We know that before the flowers start blooming, the snow
Book Club: Read 4000 Weeks
Following on last semester’s successful book club that tackled the topic of challenges in

Demystifying: The Dissertation
As experts or becoming-experts in our fields of study, we will continue to encounter

International Writes: New Drop-In Writing Support for CSU’s International Graduate Students
We are thrilled to announce Laurel Bond will offer Tuesday afternoon drop-in writing sessions

CSU Writes Community Feature: Dr. Teri Gadd, PhD
For Dr. Teri Gadd, earning her doctorate took additional grit, determination, and community. The

Strategies to Pack up & Pick Up Your Writing over the Holidays
The holiday season with our designated semester breaks is a time when academics reconnect

Book Club Discusses Ethical Science Writing & Practical Time-Management in 2021-22
At a time when high-tech connections and communications have become increasingly central to our

Resources for GRAD Ram Writers
It’s late November, which can only mean one thing—the end of the semester is

WARP: The Best Kept Secret, but not Really Secret Research Support Program
In fall of 2020, I joined the CSU Writes team to intern as the

CSU Writes’ Award for “Written Excellence” at This Year’s Grad Showcase
Earlier this November, the 2021 GradShow wrapped up another successful, virtual year of sharing

show up & write. & More CSU Writes in the Spring Semester!
As we head into the final weeks of the fall semester, we also start

NSF Advance Talk on “Developing a Sustainable and Reality-Based Writing Practice”
This fall semester, Director of CSU Writes, Dr. Kristina Quynn, gave a talk at

Welcome 2021-22 Graduate Student Interns!
CSU Writes is a modest program with a BIG reach across campus. We bring

show up & write. Proctors are Here (virtually) for You
Each semester about a dozen CSU graduate students, postdocs, and faculty dedicate a few

Career Musketeers
CNS has had three faculty who formed one feedback writing group and who were

Science Writing and Supporting CSU Research Writers During a Pandemic
As I type this, I glance outside my window to appreciate the recent snowfall.

Fresh Starts for Fall Writing Projects
Fresh starts are those times when we experience the opportunity for a “new beginning.”

Upcoming CSU Writes program offerings
CSU Writes Fall Offerings Whether it’s the changing leaves, a pumpkin spice latte, or

Why You Won’t Find CSU Writes on Social Media
Large social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are making the news a lot