English Professor how-to
How to Run a Writing Workshop
Workshops build writers and readers.
Quick answer
Workshops build writers and readers. In short: set; share; start, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Set ground rules.
Share drafts in advance.
Start with what works.
Ask questions.
Offer suggestions.
Let the writer respond last.
Safety reminders for english professors
- Protect student privacy
- Handle sensitive writing with care
- Follow academic integrity policy
- Follow campus safety
Key terms
Composition · Close reading · Thesis · Canon · Literary theory · Rhetorical situation: see the full english professor glossary.