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Welcome to the VT Writing Center!

Writing Center 

  • Location: 2nd floor, Newman Library (if you need directions, see the top of this library map).
  • In-person Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm; Wednesday evenings 4pm-7pm
    • If you are able, stop by and see us in Newman Library –  Drop-in appointments are often available!
  • Online Hours: varies by coach availability, but sessions may be available at times between 10am and 8pm

Wondering what we offer? Here is a list of our services and how to get the most out of each type.

Synchronous Tutoring:
Face to Face (in Newman Library)  AND  Live Online Writing Consultations:

  • These appointments take place in real-time with both the client and coach face-to-face — either in our location in the Newman Library or online.
  • We can help with any kind of writing and at any stage of the writing process.
  • Clients can talk with a writing coach on anything writing related — from brainstorming topic ideas to issues of development, organization, or editing.

English Conversation Support in the Writing Center:

  • English Conversation Support sessions take place in our location in the Newman Library. Schedule an appointment, and one of our coaches will help you practice English through informal conversation.
  • Up to 5 clients can sign up for each session.

For more information about the Writing Center, please contact the associate director, Jennifer Lawrence at jlwrnc@vt.edu or the director, Travis Webster at twebster2@vt.edu.