Writecast: A Casual Conversation For Serious Writers

If you groan or get confused when you hear the words 'revision' or 'revise', you won't want to miss our latest WriteCast episode. This month, Nik and Brittany explain five characteristics of this crucial part of the writing process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What can you possibly accomplish in 5 minutes to help strengthen your writing? More than you might think! What if you had 15, or 30, or 60 minutes? In this month's episode, Nik and Brittany suggest different Writing Center services you can use if you have 60, 30, 15, or only 5 minutes to spare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month, Nik and Brittany explore some common writing center myths we hear from students. Listen to learn who should use a writing center, how to use the writing center, and what to expect from your writing center experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever gotten "doesn't meet requirements" feedback on a paper? Tune in this month for strategies on understanding and following your assignment prompt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month, Brittany explains her role as the coordinator of Writing Center residency instruction and design, and Nik interviews Dr. JaMuir Robinson from Walden's School of Health Sciences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nik interviews Walden doctoral students at the Atlanta residency about their residency experience, writing journey, and writing advice for fellow students. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many people will have to work collaboratively at some point in their education or careers, and writing a group paper or working on a group assignment can be challenging. In this episode, Nik and Brittany share their top 10 tips for successfully writing a group paper. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many students work hard to find a balance between school, career, and family life; Amy Kubista, EdD student and Manger of Writing Instructional Services at the Walden Writing Center, is no exception. This month, Nik sits down with Amy to talk about how she strives for that balance, her motivation for pursuing her degree, and writing advice.Resources:Capstone Calendars: A Plan for SuccessWriting Resources tab on the Writing Center websiteLife Cycle of a Paper WebinarWriting Center Paper Reviews See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is audience? Why should we care about it? With a focus on course papers, Brittany and Nik talk about how and why to consider your readers.Resources:Audience See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nik and Brittany describe five strategies for critical reading, an important aspect of writing that often gets overlooked.Resources:Critical Reading See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nik and Brittany discuss maintaining objectivity and academic professionalism in your writing without sacrificing your passion for your paper or study topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do derailed trains, chain link fences, and fruit salads have in common? Find out in WriteCast Episode 3: Creating a Successful Paragraph. In this episode, Nik and Brittany identify six types of paragraphs to avoid and summarize four essential components of an effective and cohesive paragraph. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why is a thesis statement so important? Where does it go? How is it different than a purpose statement? How can you make yours stronger? These are some of the questions Brittany and Nik talk about this week. Don't miss this episode on what Nik calls the most important part of an academic paper. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writing experts Brittany and Nik share insights and tips on the writing process.Timestamps for discussion segments:Brainstorming: 3:23Outlining: 6:53Drafting: 10:43Revising: 11:51Proofreading/Editing: 12:45 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.