A Breakdown of Writers' Week
What and When is it?
Our Writers’ Weeks provide a designated, structured week during off periods of the busy academic year for Staff and PhD students to focus on your specific writing task, helping you stay on the “write track”.
We run a Staff and a PhD Writers’ Weeks in January, June, and August, which take place in our quiet Writer's Space (Room C1-065, Main Building).
Potential writing tasks include:
- PhD candidates could work on a literature review, methods chapter, or conference article
- Staff may work on a journal article, book chapter, or ERC application
It was a really good week that got me out of a bit of a rut so I massively appreciate the work put in by Tara and Lily to organise and facilitate the week. Thanks a million, [student].
Schedule
Throughout the five days you will write independently amongst peers, where distractions such as social media and emails are minimised. Working in a group will motivate you to be productive and allow you to hold yourself accountable for how much work is completed.
At the start of the week, each candidate sets out clear and manageable writing goals for the week. This helps to stay motivated, organised, and productive.
At the end of the week, the group reflects on what they achieved and discuss a long-term plan to complete their project.
The writing group works from 9am – 1pm, Monday to Friday. There is the option to work further after lunch until 4:30pm. During the breaks the group often discuss their work and dive into other interesting conversations!
This week was a fantastic opportunity to commit fully to writing and work out the bad habits/aversion I had towards writing - Thanks Lawrence for everything.
Lunch
We provide free lunch at 1pm on the Monday and Friday of writers’ week.
A short break is taken every morning at 11am with tea, coffee, and a wide selection of biscuits available.
Tutoring
We also provide the opportunity to attend a half hour, 1-to-1 tutoring session, for free with one of our experienced tutors.
See more information about peer tutoring.
Requirements
- We prioritise those who have not completed a writers’ week before, just to give everyone a chance!
- Places are limited to seven participants each week.
- Only those who are enrolled/employed in UL are eligible to register.
- PhD applicants must supply a short endorsement from their supervisor(s) when completing the application form.
- A €50 cash deposit is required to complete registration, if you have been offered a place. If you attend all days from 9am-1pm, you will get this deposit back.
- Attendance will be recorded. It is mandatory to attend all five days.
