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The Writing Studio at the Academic Hub

We help undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and community members improve your writing skills and techniques.

Undergraduate students

Undergraduate students can schedule an appointment with a writing tutor.

Graduate students

Graduate students can connect with Writing Coach faculty for more support.

Schedule a tour

You can get a feel for our space and services before meeting with someone to help you.

Book online, meet in-person

Learn how to get to the Writing Center on campus, and sign up for sessions with our tutors online.

Writing tutor services

  • Brainstorming, drafting, and editing
  • Curriculum design and best practices
  • Genre conventions
  • Literature reviews
  • Mechanics and grammar
  • Research skills, methods and formatting (TPART, IMRaD)
  • Style conventions, APA, Chicago, IEEE, and MLA
  • Writing processes
  • Collaborate with to help with professional and workplace documents, including email etiquette, resumes, and cover letter assistance.
  • Collaborate with the Undergraduate Research Center on presentation design and practice for academic conferences, poster conventions, and the Undergraduate Research Symposium.

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Meet the writing tutors

Danika

Danika

Danika is in her final semester at ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ, majoring in psychology and writing. She is on the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ cycling team, racing road and MTB. She came here from Sacramento, CA. She has a ball python and a leopard gecko.

Jenny Mason

Jenny

Jenny Mason is an award-winning children’s author of over 20 nonfiction books. She received an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and an M.Phil from Trinity College Dublin. Jenny is every student’s guide-on-the-side for writing, researching, study skills, and time management.

Avah

Avah

Hello! My name is Avah, I'm a fourth-year psychology student with minors in communication design and studio art, and a lifelong passion for writing. I hope to be as helpful as possible with whatever you might need!

Amelia Miller

Amelia

My name is Amelia Miller, and this is my first semester as a writing tutor! I am from Metlakatla, Alaska, and I major in Communication Design with a minor in creative writing. I do a lot on campus, so feel free to say hello whenever you see me!

Talyn

Talyn

Hi. I'm Talyn, and I'm a sophomore studying Sociology with a passion for writing. Whether it's academic essays or creative projects, I love helping others strengthen their writing skills. When I'm not studying, I'm probably hiking or lost in a good book.

Kathryn Paul

Kathryn

My name is Kathryn Paul, and I am a Senior at Fort Lewis studying English and Pre-Law. I am also the Speaker of the Senate on the Executive Board of the Associated Students of Fort Lewis College (ASÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ). Reading is one of my favorite hobbies; others include skiing, hiking, thrifting, and spending some quality time with my lovely friends. I am looking forward to helping my peers with anything they may need this year!

Contact information

Peer Education Director

Michelle Bonanno
Noble Hall, Room 234
Phone: 970-247-7183
Email: bonanno_m@fortlewis.edu

Peer Education Coordinator

Sherri Spriggs
EBH 163
Phone: 970-247-7324
Email: smspriggs@fortlewis.edu

Writing Studio Coordinator

Erik Juergensmeyer
Email: writing@fortlewis.edu

Jennifer Mason
Email: jmmason@fortlewis.edu