NOVEMBER is Academic Writing Month (#AcWriFest20)
What is WriteFest?
November is Academic Writing Month. This annual event was established as a way to support academic writing via the #AcWriMo hashtag on Twitter. Use the hashtag #AcWriFest20 to share your progress with other researchers.
During November 2020, the Centre for Learning & Teaching and Research & Innovation Services are providing a local contribution to academic writing month, with the aim of bringing people together to raise awareness and celebrate academic writing.
WriteFest is a collaboration with the Universities of Edinburgh, Manchester, Sheffield, Exeter, Bristol, Kings College London, Keele, Sheffield Hallam, Liverpool, Newcastle, Derby and Adelaide.
With all the competing priorities and stresses of this year, it may seem impossible to even think about writing. Use this month to help you build productive habits and get your writing mojo back!
We have weekly mini writing retreats & many workshops, covering grant writing, academic publishing, and simply finding joy in writing.
Festival Aims
This festival aims to provide protected time and space for writing, to help you to:
| HABITS | </BLOCKS> | PROTECT | SOCIAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| develop good writing practices and strategies | overcome blocks, proactive approach | academic writing as part of the working day | spend some time out writing with others |
How to get involved
- Book onto a workshop or writing session - have a look at our list to see what is running.
- Use the hashtag #AcWriFest20 to share your progress with other researchers, and follow @clt_bath and @UniofBathRIS to keep up to date with what is happening during the month.
- Follow the hashtag #AcrWriMo to get some inspiration from your peers over Academic Writing month.
- Join the weekly WriteFest20 Coffee events to catch up with fellow writers, share challenges and solutions, and talk about all aspects of academic writing.
Calendar of events
WEEK #1 The hardest part is getting started
| Event | Date & Time | Why should I attend? | Further details |
| WriteFest Coffee: getting your writing started | 02 November | 15:00-16:00 | Hear about strategies for getting your writing started and keeping up the momentum | Register here |
| Overcoming Writer’s Block | 05 November | 10:00-12:30 | Learn about the causes of writer’s block & how to overcome them | More information & booking here |
| Expert Tips for Publishing | 05 November | 18:00-19:30 | Learn tips from experts working in the editorial sector | More information & booking here |
| Virtual Mini Writing Retreat | 06 November | 10:00-12:30 | Make writing a priority by dedicating some protected time to get it done | More information can be found here
No need to book, join the session here |
WEEK #2 The second hardest part is staying started
| Event | Date & Time | Why should I attend? | Further details |
| WriteFest Coffee: diversity in research - expanding your research horizons | 9 November | 09:30-12:30 | To talk about how and why we should be expanding our reading lists to improve our writing | More information & booking here |
| Introduction to Research Funding | 10 November | 15:00-16:00 | To gain an overview of the funding landscape & processes | Register here |
| Getting Started with Grant Writing | 10 November | 13:30-16:00 | For an overview of grant writing best practice | More information & booking here |
| Virtual Mini Writing Retreat | [THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INTERNET ISSUES] | Make writing a priority by dedicating some protected time to get it done | [This session has been cancelled] |
WEEK #3 Building your writing habit
| Event | Date & Time | Why should I attend? | Further details |
| Writing without Discipline | 16 November | 10:00-12:00 | To change the way your think and approach writing | More information & booking here |
| WriteFest Coffee: supporting others writing | 16 November | 15:00-16:00 | To join others and share your experiences of developing a writer | Register here |
| Publishing Record: Present your Strengths | 18 November | 13:15-14:15 | To learn how to present your publication record effectively | Course materials on Moodle Book here |
| Virtual Mini Writing Retreat | 18 November | 14:00-16:30 | Make writing a priority by dedicating some protected time to get it done | More information can be found here
No need to book, join the session here |
| Write Here, Write Now | 19 November | 13:30-16:00 | For writing time + support/feedback on your HEA Fellowship (all categories) application | More information & book here |
WEEK #4 Continue your writing habit
| Event | Date & Time | Why should I attend? | Further details |
| WriteFest Coffee | 23 November | 15:00-16:00 | To talk about creative ways to share your research ideas | Register here |
| How to handle impact in EPSRC proposals | 24 November | 10:30-12:00 | To gain practical advice on how to include impact in your funding applications | Register here |
| Getting Social; find your online voice | 25 November | 14:00-16:00 | To explore how to write and share your work through social media | More information & booking here |
| Virtual Mini Writing Retreat | 27 November | 10:00-12:30 | Make writing a priority by dedicating some protected time to get it done | More information can be found here
No need to book, join the session here |
WEEK #5 Keep writing as a priority
| Event | Date & Time | Why should I attend? | Further details |
| Virtual Mini Writing Retreat | 30 November | 10:00-12:30 | Make writing a priority by dedicating some protected time to get it done | More information can be found here
No need to book, join the session here |
More information, contact
Download your WRITER badge and add to your email signature or twitter image to show your support for WriteFest2020
More information on what to expect at the mini Virtual Writing Retreats can be found in this video
We have also created a set of short videos with writing tips to support your throughout November