Writing Studio Blog
From the Archive: Reflections on Dinner and a Draft (Spring 2009)
Sep. 2, 2013—By Erin Bradfield, former Graduate Writing Fellow The aroma of burritos, rice, and tortillas wafted down the hallway. As six o’ clock approached, a group of students gathered at the Writing Studio in preparation for our session. I had invited Professor Jonathan Neufeld to talk about his writing process over dinner. The students in attendance...
From the Archive: Writing Anxiety (Spring 2009)
Sep. 2, 2013—By Christina Foran, former Writing Studio Staff (Spring 2009) Its tell-tale symptoms include heaviness in the pit of the stomach, avoidance facilitated by excessive facebook checking, and a mind completely… blank. Diagnosis: writer’s block, more formally known as writing anxiety or apprehension. This distressing emotional state plagues students and professionals alike, regardless of their writing...
From the Archive: Connecting through Stories: Help for the Medical School Application Essay (Fall 2008)
Aug. 26, 2013—By Bryn Chancellor (Originally posted Fall 2008) Dr. Robert Baum, M.D., loves the written word. Novels, medical journals of the past centuries, you name it. Of late, he has been reading works by historian Shelby Foote. Like any good book lover, he often asks colleagues and acquaintances what they are reading, and he jots down...
From the Archive: The Writer, the Consultant, and the Professor (Fall 2008)
Aug. 26, 2013—By Christina Neckles, Former Writing Studio Staff (Originally posted Fall 2008) Fall semesters in the Writing Studio tend to be especially busy. In the first few months of school, motivated first-year students make special efforts to acclimate to the rigors of college-level work and to impress their professors. Bright upperclassmen work to gain further knowledge...
From the Archive: Honoring the Student's Voice (Spring 2008)
Jul. 31, 2013—By Rachel Bowers, Writing Studio Staff Originally posted: Spring 2008 The Vanderbilt Honor Code demands that students’ written work represent their own “original thoughts.” The Writing Studio, according to its stated mission, “fosters collaborative intellectual inquiry by encouraging conversation and critical reflection.” As a consultant in the Writing Studio and a member of the Vanderbilt...