NREL Suite

NREL Spring 2021 Registration

About NREL WRITING SUITE (2021)

This pilot version of CSU NREL WRITING SUITE is designed to facilitate the work of collaborative writers throughout the spring semester. The pilot’s goals are to create a community of NREL research writers, improve the improve quality and quantity of manuscripts and proposals submitted from NREL, and to assist CSU Writes in gathering participant feedback and metrics on the impact of sustained professional research writing support.

Origination: The CSU NREL WRITING SUITE emerged from conversations between Dr. Julie Heinrichs and Dr. Kristina Quynn-CSU Writes. Each will provide support from their area of specialty and interest. CSU Writes will sponsor the program by providing announcements, materials, workshops and retreat content. NREL will handle most logistics: meeting spaces, registrations, and announcements.

Participants: NREL Research Scientists, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research associates. ESS department and other CSU collaborators are welcome.

Program: Includes a suite of writing support:

  • Weekly virtual (live) writing sessions: Fridays 10 am -12pm (Teams or Zoom)
    • Featuring CSU Writes Strategies Sessions (10-15 min @ 10 am) – For increasing writing productivity for academics and busy professionals.
    • Drop in and write on your own project – in the company of others; share your goals for the writing session and receive encouragement from the NREL community
    • Bring a writing Team and work on a proposal, paper, or other project – Break out into your own virtual room to coordinate your writing tasks, discuss as needed while you write.
  • Final intensive writing retreat – Dedicate your time to a big writing goal, on your own or with a group.
  • Regular opportunities for peer interaction and feedback.

Timeline: Jan. – May 2021 (pilot program)

January:          22 (10-11 am): Introductory Workshop (CSU Writes); writing (11-12 pm)

                        29 (10-11 am): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

February:        5 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        12 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        19 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        26 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

March:            5 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        12 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        19 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        26 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

April:              2 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        9 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

                        16 Spring break week, no writing session.

                        23 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write                       

                       30 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

May:                7 (10-12pm): Weekly strategies session + show up & write

10-14 Writing Retreat (Kristina, Julie) 9 am- 4pm

June – Dec 2021. TBD, based on interest/participation