Writing Groups
We hold writing groups for women and non-binary scholars of legislative politics. The writing group provides regular monthly writing time, accountability mechanisms, feedback on research, writing-related advice, and networking. All ranks of scholars are welcome to participate.
Meeting Times for Spring 2024:
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3:30 pm ET
Want to Participate? Join us by registering here!
2024 Writing Group Coordinators:
Julia Hellwege (julia.hellwege (at) usd.edu)
Maggie Macdonald (maggie.macdonald (at) uky.edu)
3rd Annual Women in Legislative Studies Writing Workshop
Register Here
When: August 7th-10th, 1:30-3:30 pm ET
What: Our multi-day summer writing bootcamp, held August 7th-10th, combines writing accountability and professional development in an informal setting, providing an accountability mechanism and networking for women and non-binary scholars studying legislative politics. All ranks of scholars are welcome to participate!
The workshop will meet daily Aug. 7-10th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
2nd Annual Women in Legislative Studies Writing Workshop
Register Here
When: August 8th-11th, 1:30-4:00 pm ET
What: This week-long writing workshop, August 8th-11th, combines writing accountability and professional development in an informal setting, providing an accountability mechanism and networking for women and non-binary scholars studying legislative politics. All ranks of scholars are welcome to participate. This year's workshop, "Fund It and Publish It!" will be a great opportunity to join the community of women scholars of legislative politics, to troubleshoot resources for scholars, tackle collective challenges, and make progress on getting your research out there.
The workshop will meet daily Aug. 8-11th, from 1:30pm-4:00pm ET and each day will feature two hours of writing time plus a semi-structured half-hour of professional development discussion and guests. Grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine, as each day we address a new topic on the challenges scholars face, encouraging participants to share their experiences, questions, and tips for managing. The schedule for our daily discussion is below:
August 8th: Fund It -- Guest: Janna Deitz, Kluge Center, 3:30pm
We are building a list of grant and funding opportunities! Half the battle is knowing what is out there and how to apply!
August 9th: Fund It -- Guest: TBD
Contracts and Applied Projects. Navigating new or alternative funding structures that can be both a benefit and burden to scholars.
August 10th: Publish It -- Guest: LaGina Gause, University of California San Diego
Making the most of a book workshop? Options for how to organize, where to be in the process, and moving a dissertation or big project toward publication.
August 11th: Publish It -- Guests: Sarah Binder, George Washington University/Brookings Institution/ The Monkey Cage and Jennifer Victor, George Mason University/ Mischiefs of Faction, 3:15pm
Publishing your work OUTSIDE academia can be stressful. Let's talk about how to make front-facing work less stressful and more impactful.
Meeting Times for Summer 2022
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm ET, starting June 8, 2022
Meeting Times for AY2021-2022:
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET
(NOTE: Last AY2021-2022 meeting on May 25, 2022)
Format: At the beginning of each session participants will be invited to share what they intend to work on that session (and briefly describe the broader project if they wish) and what their goal is to produce at the end of the 2 hr session. That will be followed by writing time. Scholars who need to leave early can. Those who remain at the end of the session can share what they accomplished and any issues/questions/feedback they want from the group.
Meeting Times for Spring 2024:
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 1:30-3:30 pm ET
Want to Participate? Join us by registering here!
2024 Writing Group Coordinators:
Julia Hellwege (julia.hellwege (at) usd.edu)
Maggie Macdonald (maggie.macdonald (at) uky.edu)
3rd Annual Women in Legislative Studies Writing Workshop
Register Here
When: August 7th-10th, 1:30-3:30 pm ET
What: Our multi-day summer writing bootcamp, held August 7th-10th, combines writing accountability and professional development in an informal setting, providing an accountability mechanism and networking for women and non-binary scholars studying legislative politics. All ranks of scholars are welcome to participate!
The workshop will meet daily Aug. 7-10th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm ET
2nd Annual Women in Legislative Studies Writing Workshop
Register Here
When: August 8th-11th, 1:30-4:00 pm ET
What: This week-long writing workshop, August 8th-11th, combines writing accountability and professional development in an informal setting, providing an accountability mechanism and networking for women and non-binary scholars studying legislative politics. All ranks of scholars are welcome to participate. This year's workshop, "Fund It and Publish It!" will be a great opportunity to join the community of women scholars of legislative politics, to troubleshoot resources for scholars, tackle collective challenges, and make progress on getting your research out there.
The workshop will meet daily Aug. 8-11th, from 1:30pm-4:00pm ET and each day will feature two hours of writing time plus a semi-structured half-hour of professional development discussion and guests. Grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine, as each day we address a new topic on the challenges scholars face, encouraging participants to share their experiences, questions, and tips for managing. The schedule for our daily discussion is below:
August 8th: Fund It -- Guest: Janna Deitz, Kluge Center, 3:30pm
We are building a list of grant and funding opportunities! Half the battle is knowing what is out there and how to apply!
August 9th: Fund It -- Guest: TBD
Contracts and Applied Projects. Navigating new or alternative funding structures that can be both a benefit and burden to scholars.
August 10th: Publish It -- Guest: LaGina Gause, University of California San Diego
Making the most of a book workshop? Options for how to organize, where to be in the process, and moving a dissertation or big project toward publication.
August 11th: Publish It -- Guests: Sarah Binder, George Washington University/Brookings Institution/ The Monkey Cage and Jennifer Victor, George Mason University/ Mischiefs of Faction, 3:15pm
Publishing your work OUTSIDE academia can be stressful. Let's talk about how to make front-facing work less stressful and more impactful.
Meeting Times for Summer 2022
Weekly on Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 pm ET, starting June 8, 2022
Meeting Times for AY2021-2022:
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET
(NOTE: Last AY2021-2022 meeting on May 25, 2022)
Format: At the beginning of each session participants will be invited to share what they intend to work on that session (and briefly describe the broader project if they wish) and what their goal is to produce at the end of the 2 hr session. That will be followed by writing time. Scholars who need to leave early can. Those who remain at the end of the session can share what they accomplished and any issues/questions/feedback they want from the group.
Previous Writing Events
Summer 2021 Multi-day Writing Workshop
We will be hosting the first Women in Legislative Studies Writing Workshop! This week-long writing workshop, July 26-29th, will combine writing accountability and professional development in an informal setting, providing an accountability mechanism and networking for women and non-binary scholars studying legislative politics. All ranks of scholars are welcome to participate. This workshop will be a great opportunity to join the community of women scholars of legislative politics, to troubleshoot new work, tackle collective challenges, and make progress on research. The workshop will meet daily, 2-5pm ET, and each day will feature two hours of writing time plus an informal hour of professional development discussion. Grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine, as each day we address a new topic on the challenges scholars face, encouraging participants to share their experiences, questions, and tips for managing.
Registration: If you are already registered for our monthly writing workshops, you are already registered for this! If you haven't yet registered for a writing workshop, please register here for access to this summer workshop
Daily Schedule
July 26th: Organizing and Goal Setting
What do you do to set expectations and manage your schedule/research/data? How do you find collaborators and resources for kick-ass (ass-kicking) projects?
July 27th: Networking and Conferences
What are your important academic communities and how can people get involved? What works/what doesn’t/and why the business meeting is important?
July 28th: Care and Careers
How do we find the precarious balance between self-care, caring for families, and research?
July 29th: Real Talk
Sharing career highs, low, and cheering the people that make it possible.
Summer 2021 Multi-day Writing Workshop
We will be hosting the first Women in Legislative Studies Writing Workshop! This week-long writing workshop, July 26-29th, will combine writing accountability and professional development in an informal setting, providing an accountability mechanism and networking for women and non-binary scholars studying legislative politics. All ranks of scholars are welcome to participate. This workshop will be a great opportunity to join the community of women scholars of legislative politics, to troubleshoot new work, tackle collective challenges, and make progress on research. The workshop will meet daily, 2-5pm ET, and each day will feature two hours of writing time plus an informal hour of professional development discussion. Grab a cup of coffee or pour a glass of wine, as each day we address a new topic on the challenges scholars face, encouraging participants to share their experiences, questions, and tips for managing.
Registration: If you are already registered for our monthly writing workshops, you are already registered for this! If you haven't yet registered for a writing workshop, please register here for access to this summer workshop
Daily Schedule
July 26th: Organizing and Goal Setting
What do you do to set expectations and manage your schedule/research/data? How do you find collaborators and resources for kick-ass (ass-kicking) projects?
July 27th: Networking and Conferences
What are your important academic communities and how can people get involved? What works/what doesn’t/and why the business meeting is important?
July 28th: Care and Careers
How do we find the precarious balance between self-care, caring for families, and research?
July 29th: Real Talk
Sharing career highs, low, and cheering the people that make it possible.
