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Graduate Writing Center

Online Writing Groups - Spring 2026

Graduate Student Resource Center

Writing-Together Groups (register for any number, join any time)

The Spring 2026 “writing-together” groups will run from April 6 – May 29 (Weeks 2–9). Each session is two hours long and provides structured, focused writing time in a supportive online environment.

At the beginning of each session, participants briefly introduce themselves and their current writing project and set a specific writing goal for that session. Participants then write independently for a designated time period followed by a short check-in at the end to reflect on progress. At the facilitator’s discretion, writing time may be divided into shorter, 25-minute intervals (e.g., Pomodoro-style sessions) or other structured formats.

When you register via Handshake, you will receive Zoom details and additional information for your selected session(s).

Schedule and Registration

All sessions are held 10:00am – 12:00pm:

Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (Online)

Marilyn Gray, Director, Graduate Writing Center

The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via Zoom.

1) Friday, April 24th, 1:30-4:00 PM
RSVP on Handshake to receive Zoom information

2) Monday, May 4th, 1:30-4:00 PM
RSVP on Handshake to receive Zoom information

3) Friday, May 22nd, 1:30-4:00 PM
RSVP on Handshake to receive Zoom information

Please email gwc@gsa.asucla.ucla.edu if you have any questions.