At the UMB Writing Center, we support student writers and faculty who teach with writing across all seven schools. We view writing not just as a set of skills, but as a reflective and strategic process essential to learning, research, and professional practice. Through empathetic and inclusive engagement, we foster a supportive environment grounded in respect and access. We offer consultations (online and in person), writing groups, workshops, and a robust library of resources — all designed to guide writers and educators at every stage of their development.
Every Thursday from 2–4 pm during the fall semester (starting September 25), the UMB Writing Center transforms into the Writing Lounge.
We invite you to pause, focus, and take care of your intellectual well-being — stay the whole time, or drop in when it's convenient. Bring your writing projects, enjoy the view over the School of Nursing lawn, and make steady progress in a supportive environment. You can also browse our resource library and connect with Writing Center staff and fellows about how the Center can support you
☕ Coffee & tea | 🍪 Snacks | 📚 Resource library — Sign up via UMBengage, or just come by.
Your choices as a writer matter in our Center.
The online Writing Accountability Group meets weekly!
Schedule a one-with-one appointment with a consultant.
Peer Writing Consultants are grad students at UMB and UMBC.
Check out our growing lists of online writing resources.
Interested in working with us? Learn more here.
Graduate writing today isn’t just about putting words on paper—it’s about navigating evolving digital, academic, and professional landscapes. The UMB Writing Center’s Writing Smarter, Not Harder (or More) page offers guidance on how graduate writers can work more strategically, sustainably, and with greater intention.
On this page, you’ll find curated resources designed to support graduate writers at every stage. These include guides on managing productivity without burnout, strategies for feedback and revision, advice on navigating disciplinary genres, and tips for building stronger mentoring relationships. You’ll also find tools for developing sustainable writing practices and connecting your scholarly work to long-term professional goals.
Whether you're aiming to manage expectations, bolster productivity without burnout, or connect your writing more deeply with your identity and goals, Writing Smarter, Not Harder is your roadmap for becoming a more strategic, thoughtful, and resilient graduate writer at UMB.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we research, write, and teach. UMB Writing Center’s Writing & AI page offers guidance for using tools like ChatGPT and Copilot responsibly across academic and professional settings.
On this page you’ll find UMB’s official AI policies and guidelines, resources on data security, citation, and authorship disclosure, and curated materials to build critical literacy around generative AI. The site also includes advice for both students and faculty about choosing appropriate tools, understanding institutional expectations, and maintaining transparency when working with AI.
Whether you're drafting assignments, designing assessments, or exploring AI’s place in higher education, Writing & AI is your go-to resource at UMB for ethical, informed, and effective use of these emerging tools.
