{"id":181,"date":"2023-03-23T14:46:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T19:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-01-02T10:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T16:18:11","slug":"dissertation-writing-retreat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/academic-policies-and-procedures\/doctoral-resources\/dissertation-writing-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"3-day Dissertation Writing Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This jumpstarted my writing and put me in a position to finish my dissertation on time! I wrote just over 30 pages alongside the other dissertators, and it was truly invaluable to connect with others who were in a similar position as me to learn how to set productive writing goals, avoid procrastinating, and work through complex ideas.<\/em><\/blockquote>
Cody C., Communication, 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The next\u00a03-day Dissertation Writing Retreat\u00a0will be held on January 7-9, 2025.\u00a0This event is held virtually (9AM-4PM daily) and is free of charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The registration deadline is Friday December 20, 2024. Registration details will be available on the Canvas Basecamp site by Monday November 18, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Nick Kanetske (kanetzke@uwm.edu) if you do not have access to the Canvas Basecamp site to register or did not receive the email sent to all dissertators.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This WRITING RETREAT is held for three consecutive days and includes supported co-writing, guidance on writing process, and camaraderie. You\u2019ll find your rhythm writing alongside a community of peers. We know working virtually may come with interruptions, but we ask participants to try to commit to three full days of writing as much as possible. You will get more from this if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In past years, participants of these 3-day events have achieved 1-2 chapter drafts, expanded outlines, sections of creative works, edited sections of writing, found confidence in their writing, and gained an understanding of the benefits of co-writing. Many students continue with writing groups after these Dissertation Writing Retreats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have listened to student feedback and continue to fine tune this offering in a manner that is well-suited to working virtually, as this allows us to reach the greatest number of individuals. Our breaks, programming, and schedule make participating in the Dissertation Writing Retreat comfortable and productive for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had been feeling really stuck with my work, and this event loosened my thoughts up a bit and allowed me to make more critical connections to the literature. I lessened the amount of unnecessary self-editing and just wrote.<\/em><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Who is the 3-day Dissertation Writing Retreat for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dissertation Writing Retreat is limited to doctoral dissertators and students in the terminal MFA programs.
PhD students must:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n