Academic Writing Month - LTUacwrimo

Academic Writing Month at La Trobe turns 8!

Given all of its interruptions, we know that 2020 has been a difficult year for getting words down on the page. However, the year is not over yet! If you would like to make progress on your academic writing, with like-minded colleagues, then this month-long festival of writing is for you.

Our La Trobe Academic Writing Month (AcWriMo) has been developed for researchers at all levels (including graduate researchers), at every campus and externally.

We know that La Trobe researchers are committed to academic writing all year long. AcWriMo brings a renewed focus, invites us to commit to a writing goal, and enables us to surround ourselves with a community of writers who cheer us on. Whether you need inspiration, motivation or support, there is something in the program for you.

Since 2013, the RED team has created a month-long, multi-campus and online program to enable and encourage academic writing: with events, blog posts, workshops, and conversation on Twitter around the #LTUAcWriMo hashtag.

Academic Writing Month involves a three day writing retreat, which is being held online this year. Run since 2015, our popular writing retreats enable you to work on your individual writing goals in a supportive environment.

Getting involved

All researchers at all levels are invited to participate.

Throughout November:

• Subscribe here to access weekly resources and encouragement.
• Join the conversation on Twitter using #LTUAcWriMo and follow @LTUresearchers.
• Read about writing strategies and experiences from La Trobe colleagues on the RED Alert blog (published every Tuesday).
• Come along to our weekly Shut Up and Write sessions, run on all campuses and online.
• Fill in our accountability spreadsheet to motivate and keep track of your progress.

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