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Pen to Page

Whether it’s a thesis, a research article, or a short story that is taking too long - we all know somebody that is supposed to be writing *points finger at mirror*. Join Pen to Page, a community of practice where you’ll commit to advancing one writing project over 6 weeks. Participants will be supported by short guided workshops, at least 60 minutes of parallel writing time, and closing debriefs to set the pace for future sessions. Turn your empty notebook into an oasis of prose, sign up for Pen to Page today!

Who Can Join:

  •  Any Barnard student can join, with seniors and juniors being preferred. All participants must have a writing project with a clear deadline or deliverable within the next six months.

The Commitment: Six weeks of dedicated writing sessions on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

  • February 26
  • March 5
  • March 12
  • March 26
  • April 2
  • April 9

The Perks: 

  • Participants will receive a copy of How to Write a Journal Article in 12 Weeks, enjoy lunch, and benefit from expert guidance at each session.

The application to join this Spring 2025 community of practice is now closed.

Great things happen through collaboration. Pen to Page is a community of practice run in partnership with the Writing Fellows Program, with support from a generous gift from Anna Quindlen.

Over the course of 6 sessions, participants will receive:

  • Expert guidance at each session
  • A free copy of How to Write a Journal Article in 12 Weeks
  • Lunch at every meeting
  • Community with their peers and fellow changemakers

Six weeks of dedicated writing sessions on Wednesdays from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.

  • February 26
  • March 5
  • March 12
  • March 26
  • April 2
  • April 9

The application to join this Spring 2025 community of practice is now closed.

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