Writing Center

The Ada Stokes Writing Center

 

Appointments Only
During the 2021-22 academic year, BLC students may select to meet with a tutor in a variety of ways: 
  • HH217: Visit with a tutor in the Writing Center
  • Zoom: Visit with a tutor on Zoom
  • None: Upload writing without visiting with a tutor
Although the center does not accept walk-ins, BLC students may schedule an appointment up to 15 minutes before they need one. 
  • Days: Sunday—Thursday
  • Times: 6:00—9:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. last call)
  • Appointment Form: CLICK HERE

The center is closed for holidays and school breaks and is inactive during the summer term. 

The mission of the Ada Stokes Writing Center is to help BLC students grow as independent critical thinkers and writers. As such, tutors offer support in the areas of academic essay writing, creative writing, cover letter writing, digital writing (i.e., web content), resume writing, and graduate application essay writing. Additionally, the tutors in the center are dedicated to the writing process. The writing process includes...

  • Understanding an assignment
  • Research strategies
  • Critical reading strategies
  • Source integration techniques
  • Brainstorming methods
  • Thesis statement development
  • Topic sentence development
  • Drafting, revising, and editing

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MEET OUR TUTORS

Hannah: 2021-22 Student Coordinator, English Major, Legal Studies Minor

Favorite Quote: “Every form [of writing] is difficult, no one is easier than another. They all kick your [butt]. None of it comes easy.” ~James Baldwin

Commentary: This quote spoke to me because it's so true! No one is gifted with the ability to write well (or to want to write well). It's not always fun. Everyone struggles with writing; the more you do it the easier it gets. Just keep going, keep writing, keep working at it, and eventually it gets easier.

Jenna: Psychology Major

Favorite Quote: “Fear is felt by writers at every level. Anxiety accompanies the first word they put on paper and the last.” ~Ralph Keyes

Commentary: Whether a twenty-page thesis paper or an email to a professor, writing is stressful. We, as writers, face potential criticism from everyone who reads our work. However! Although the writing process can evoke stress, anxiety, and self-doubt, it also evokes creative expression. As a writer, we get to transport our thoughts and images into someone else's mind. I try to remind myself of this as I write to work past the anxiety that I have. After all, I get to use my voice to illustrate my ideas. That's amazing! 

Maida: Studio Art Major

Favorite Quote: “You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ~Octavia E. Butler

Commentary: Any creative process, whether writing, composing music, or painting can be an incredible outlet for joy. However, the act of creation does require commitment. You have to lean into your work and put in the time to truly develop your skills. As you continue to practice, you develop your style, and each piece of writing helps you find your voice. So persist! Strive to find your voice and make your writing your own.