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NOTICE:  The Writing Center will be closed for Spring Break from March 24-31.  We will reopen on Monday, April 1 (no fooling!).

The last day of peer tutoring for Spring, 2024 will be Thursday, April 25.

Interested in becoming a peer tutor?  See the link on the right for more information.  Applications for 2024-25 are due April 15, 2024.

Welcome to the Writing Center!

What is the Writing Center?  Above all, it is a place for helpful, encouraging conversations about your writing.  We’re here to help you work both on current projects (at any stage) and on improving your writing more generally across your time at LC.  Our goals are to help you reduce your writing anxiety, find an actionable plan for your next project, and develop skills that will give you a voice in the issues that matter most to you in this world.  Few skills are more essential to effective social change, a successful career in most fields, or simply to living a thoughtful, intentional life.  Please come see us if we can help — and scroll down to sign in for tutoring or to schedule an appointment.

Peer Tutoring

  • Drop-in peer tutoring at our office in Watzek Library is available Sunday-Wednesday, 3-10 pm and Thursday, 3:30-10 pm until finals begin.  If you’re ready to meet, feel free to sign in during those hours using the link below (but please don’t sign in ahead of time).

About Tutoring Sign in for TutoringCheck the Waitlist

Appointments

Appointments with John Holzwarth, our director, will be available from the first day of classes.  Feel free to email writing@lclark.edu if you can’t find a time that works for you.

About AppointmentsSchedule an Appointment 

What We Do

The Writing Center can assist you with many aspects of writing, including:

  • conceiving ideas for a paper (please feel free to meet with us even before you have a draft)
  • writing a strong thesis statement
  • developing a clear and logical structure
  • finding support for an argument
  • developing creativity and finding your “voice” as an author
  • honing your writing process to make it more productive
  • proofreading skills and basic mechanics
  • proper citation

Above all, we are deeply committed to the belief that everyone can learn to craft clear, thoughtful, and even elegant prose. Please come see us, because writing skills will serve you far beyond Lewis & Clark, not just in your career, but in living a reflective life and advocating with a voice in the things that matter most to you.

Where to Find Us

The Writing Center is located on the main floor of Watzek Library, in the far right corner as you enter from the main stairs.