Writing Center

If your current writing projects leave you feeling overwhelmed, a writing community could help you stay focused and motivated. The Writing Accountability Group supports writers by carving out dedicated time to write, sharing interprofessional resources, and providing a friendly forum where you can articulate your research.

Every Thursday from 2–4 p.m. during the fall semester (starting Sept. 10), the UMB Writing Center opens to student writers for several hours of dedicated writing time in a less distracting environment. 

Write, relax, and refresh each week. 

Come pause, focus, and take care of your intellectual well-being. Arrive and leave whenever you wish. Bring your writing, enjoy the view over the School of Nursing lawn, and make steady progress on your projects. You can also browse our resource library and connect with Writing Center Fellows about how the Center can support you.  

☕ Coffee & tea | 🍪 Snacks | 📚 Resource library — Sign up to let us know you'll be there or just come by. 

The Writing Center hosts helpful events, including weekly writing lounges and the Writing Accountability Group, as well as specific programming for PhD students and faculty.

Graduate writing today isn’t just about putting words on paper—it’s about navigating evolving digital, academic, and professional landscapes. The UMB Writing Center’s Writing Smarter, Not Harder (or More) page offers guidance on how graduate writers can work more strategically, sustainably, and with greater intention.

On this page, you’ll find curated resources designed to support graduate writers at every stage. These include guides on managing productivity without burnout, strategies for feedback and revision, advice on navigating disciplinary genres, and tips for building stronger mentoring relationships. You’ll also find tools for developing sustainable writing practices and connecting your scholarly work to long-term professional goals.

Whether you're aiming to manage expectations, bolster productivity without burnout, or connect your writing more deeply with your identity and goals, Writing Smarter, Not Harder is your roadmap for becoming a more strategic, thoughtful, and resilient graduate writer at UMB.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we research, write, and teach. UMB Writing Center’s Writing and AI page offers guidance for using tools like ChatGPT and Copilot responsibly across academic and professional settings.

On this page you’ll find UMB’s official AI policies and guidelines, resources on data security, citation, and authorship disclosure, and curated materials to build critical literacy around generative AI. The site also includes advice for both students and faculty about choosing appropriate tools, understanding institutional expectations, and maintaining transparency when working with AI.

Whether you're drafting assignments, designing assessments, or exploring AI’s place in higher education, Writing & AI is your go-to resource at UMB for ethical, informed, and effective use of these emerging tools.