Welcome to the VT Writing Center!
We are offering online services this summer, starting May 20 and ending August 9. Here are the two types of schedules available:
Synchronous Tutoring
Live Online Writing Consultations:
- These appointments take place in real-time with both the client and coach.
- Clients can talk with a writing coach on anything writing related — from brainstorming topic ideas to issues of development, organization, or editing.
- These appointments are the best option for most writers; we can help at any stage of the writing process.
Asynchronous Tutoring
24 hrs. Later Written Feedback
- This is a very one-sided appointment, so we recommend using it as a follow-up to a synchronous appointment (with the same coach whenever possible) for a final read-through of a draft.
- For this type of appointment, clients share information about their project and attach their draft to receive written feedback from the coach within 24 hours of the appointment’s start time.
- Coaches do not edit clients’ papers, but will try to provide some revision suggestions, in addition to briefly commenting on global concerns such as focus, development, and organization.
- This service does not provide writing assistance beyond a quick read-through. For more comprehensive assistance, choose a synchronous appointment instead.
For more information about the Writing Center, please contact Jennifer Lawrence, at jlwrnc@vt.edu or Travis Webster, twebster2@vt.edu.
