Writing Groups
We are organizing writing groups for women and non-binary scholars of legislative politics. The writing group will provide 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 AY2021-2022:
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET
(NEW: once monthly, starting September 2021)
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.
Want to Participate? Join us by registering here!
Writing Group Coordinators:
Pamela Ban (pmban (at) ucsd.edu)
Julia Hellwege (julia.hellwege (at) usd.edu)
Annelise Russell (arussell (at) uky.edu)
Meeting Times for AY2021-2022:
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET
(NEW: once monthly, starting September 2021)
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.
Want to Participate? Join us by registering here!
Writing Group Coordinators:
Pamela Ban (pmban (at) ucsd.edu)
Julia Hellwege (julia.hellwege (at) usd.edu)
Annelise Russell (arussell (at) uky.edu)
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.
