Free one-on-one support for WashU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, post-docs, and staff working on any writing or public speaking project.

Writing Support

Work one-on-one with one of our tutors to brainstorm or revise a draft.

Speaking Support

Practice your presentation or work through your ideas with one of our tutors.

Summer 2024: All appointments will take place online. Our office staff is working remotely and can be reached at writing@wustl.edu.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Featured Writing & Announcements

Introducing Long-Term Project Mentorship

Introducing Long-Term Project Mentorship
Working on a major writing project can feel daunting or lonely, but The Writing Center is here to help! If you’re a grad student working on a substantial writing project, such as a dissertation or manuscript for publication, a Long-Term Project Mentorship with The Writing Center might be a good fit for you. Through this […]

Susan Lowther to retire after 25 years at WashU

Susan Lowther to retire after 25 years at WashU
By Sara Brenes Akerman Susan Lowther, Undergraduate Support Coordinator, plans to retire in May after 25 years at Washington University. Ms. Lowther came to WashU in 1999 as a graduate student in English. Since 2017, she has been an essential part of The Writing Center. If you’ve spent any time in The Writing Center over […]

Sign up for Summer Graduate Writing Groups

Sign up for Summer Graduate Writing Groups
For graduate students working on long term, advanced writing projects – join the Graduate Center and the Writing Center for summer writing groups! During the months of June and July, these writing groups will provide structure and support for graduate students working on long-term, advanced projects, such as a dissertation or an article for publication. […]