Writing Groups: A Podcast

Communicating Research
Written By Janet Salmons

Dr. Leslie Wang

The value of writing groups came up in the recent webinar, How Academic Writing Coaches Get Unstuck. The panelists discussed the importance of support through the writing process, especially for large projects like books, dissertations or theses. They emphasized the learning that comes from mutual critique, learning to give and receive constructive feedback. Some readers associated with universities might find groups through their writing centers or libraries. In this podcast panelist Leslie Wang discusses “All About Writing Groups” and offers practical tips for organizing your own.

Leslie Wang is a writing coach and publishing strategist through YourWordsUnleashed.com.

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