Writing Support

Dedicated Writing Space

Dedicated Writing Space (DWS) provides a community of practice to support research and scholarship productivity.

Every semester, DWS meets each week for four 1-hour sessions. Some faculty use one hour; others stay for all four hours. DWS time is unstructured and yours to command - no programming or presentations. Faculty come to the virtual Dedicated Writing Space, share their goal for the hour, and then focus on their writing.

The sessions also provide faculty with an opportunity to connect with grant writers and grant support staff from the Division of Research and Innovation.

The Dedicated Writing Space schedule for Fall 2026 will be announced soon.

To sign up for DWS, email Avesta Baraki.

Writing Retreats

The Research Advancement team sponsors an overnight writing retreat once per year, providing scholars unstructured time and freedom to work on their research and scholarly works. The retreats include optional opportunities to socialize and network during meals, coffee breaks and evening gatherings.

Scholars from across campus apply for the two-day, all-expenses-paid stay at an offsite location.

Applications are due approximately one month before each retreat. Retreats have historically been offered in mid-January and late May, with applications due in December and April.

Priority is given to scholars who have not attended a past writing retreat and are still working toward tenure. A limited number of additional spots are available via lottery.

Eloquenti Services

The Division of Research and Innovation has contracted with Eloquenti to support proposal submissions.

Eloquenti offers a range of invaluable services, including grant writing, editing, and more, all tailored to meet the unique needs of SDSU scholars across various disciplines. Whether you require grant writing support, meticulous editing, or specialized assistance, Eloquenti can help.

Email Katia Garcia to get connected with Eloquenti support!