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In these last few weeks, the COVID-19 crisis has shifted so much about campus life. Just as all classes had to temporarily adapt to an online-only model, so did the University Writing Center.  We want to reassure you that even though our physical locations had to close for the rest of the semester, we’re still …

In accordance with IUPUI’s move to virtual instruction, the University Writing Center is moving to online-only consultations from March 23-April 5. Please note that face-to-face appointments are available until spring break. We are in the process of creating a fully functional online consultation program for our writing communities. These sessions will take place on Zoom, …

Written by: Finn M. For this drizzly Tuesday afternoon, our consultant Finn has written a piece about the validity of all types of writing, and how having a standard definition of “good writing” can impede creativity and cause insecurities in writers. “Let me make something clear: academically-good writing has nothing do with actual, meaningful, artistic, …

Written by: Zoe H. One of our new consultants, Zoe, has written a wonderful piece about the validity of all forms of writing. Please help us welcome her to the UWC in the comments! There is a common misconception that the only literature of merit is “highbrow” literature, or writing considered intellectual. Think Shakespeare, Austen, …

Written by: Michael Botta Good afternoon, Jags! I am very happy to announce that after some technical difficulties, the Writer’s Block Blog is back online! For our first post of the semester, our wonderful consultant Michael has shared how his experiences as a DM for Dungeons & Dragons overlap with his work here at the …