ADVANCE compiles guide to writing resources, announces writing groups and support

On campus writing groups and support

• May 19 and 20 writing groups at ADVANCE (and online)

  Save the dates for upcoming hybrid writing retreats hosted by ADVANCE at UNM and FRDO on May 19 and 20. We’ve scheduled these for times when UNM classes aren’t in session but local public K-12 schools are in session. 

  The tentative schedule includes:
  9:00 – 9:30 – Introductions. What are you working on today?
  9:30 – 10:50 – Writing/work session 1
  10:50 – 11:10 – Break
  11:10 – 12:30 – Writing/work session 2
  12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch
  1:30 – 3:00 – Writing/work session 3

  
  We’ll keep track of time so you can just write, and ADVANCE and FRDO will provide lunch and snacks both days (if you’re attending in-person). People can come and go as their schedules require. If you think you might want to participate (in-person or by Zoom) please fill this form. You can also RSVP “maybe” to help us make sure the snack count is accurate!

• FRDO grant writing consultations

  FRDO now offers grant writing consultations! Each 1-on-1 session lasts an hour and is held virtually. Participants are asked to sign-up and upload a writing sample at least 48 hours before their session to give consultants time for a comprehensive analysis. Each consultation is a collaboration aimed at making your proposals more competitive regardless of where you are in the process. Our only goal is to help you succeed! Email frdo@unm.edu with questions.

  The sessions are meant to help with a variety of situations.

  — Are you just starting out? Let’s talk strategy.

  — Was your grant declined or terminated? Plan your resubmission.

  — Are you confused by the solicitation? Find clarity.

  — Do you need to write for a general audience? Think about translation.

  — Have you written a narrative that’s accurate but not compelling? Craft persuasion.

  Sign up for a session.

• DiCE Writing Retreat Aug. 3 - 7
  Join DiCE Aug. 3 – 7 for their end of summer retreat (in-person and zoom) as well as pre- and post-retreat workshops (zoom). 

   

  Due to the success of our end of winter retreat, the Division for Change and Empowerment (DiCE, pronounced Dee-seh) is hosting an end of summer retreat that includes in-person, remote, and hybrid options with several pre- and post-retreat workshops. Our aims are to frame writing through a holistic approach that understands well-being as an intrinsic part of writing. We want to help faculty kick start the new academic year by prioritizing their writing projects, and to do so in a space designed to celebrate the production of new knowledge. Please fill out this form if you would like to receive further information.
• Other online writing groups
  UNM Lobos can register for the NCFDD‘s summer 14-day writing challenge July 6 – 19, 2026.

  Focusmate offers three co-working sessions per week ranging from 25 to 75 minutes for people trying to make progress on writing or other types of tasks. 

  Shut Up & Write is a non profit that offers free in person and online groups for between an hour and 90 minutes “whether you’re writing a novel, finishing a dissertation, or tackling daily creative work.”

  #100DaysOfWriting is a 100-day accountability challenge for academic writers hosted by behavioral scientist Margaret Echelbarger. Register.