Biology Writes

Writing often looks like going for a walk by the river, a deep conversation, or a train ride. Depending on what you are writing, where you are in the process, and how you like to incubate, research and create your work, writing can look like almost anything.  — Beth Kempton (with minor edits for brevity)

We are now planning our Fall 2026 writing groups.  What do you need to support your writing?

• A dissertation (or prelim) writing group?
• A feedback group for grant proposals?
• A weekly check-in for accountability on your writing progress?
• Regular meetings where you write beside other writers?

If any of these interest you, please email Julie.a.Reynolds@duke.edu.  Happy writing!

Biology Writes is a program that supports all writers in our department. Its primary goals are to enhance writing productivity, writing self-efficacy, and collegiality related to writing practices.

Offerings include:

• Writing groups
• 10-day Writing Challenge
• Writing Retreats
• One-on-one writing consultations
• Writing Coaching
• Writing repository
• Writing resources

To make this program a success, we need to hear from you! What support do you need to become a more productive, confident, and impactful writer? Please fill out this survey or email Biology Writes Director Julie Reynolds to get on the mailing this for fall 2026 programs. Happy writing!