The Writing Studio

Our goal is to help students, whatever their level of writing or subject matter, perfect what they already do well in a welcoming, comfortable, and creative atmosphere, with a dedicated staff that will review written work interactively, objectively, and with patience and understanding.

Making an appointment:

1. Go to http://lipscomb.mywconline.com.
2. If you have not already visited the site, you will be asked to register.
3. After registering, click on the available white box for the day and time that you would like to schedule an appointment. Each box represents one 25-minute session; if you’d like a 50-minute session, make sure to adjust the time in your appointment form so that you reserve two consecutive blocks.
4. Answer the questions about your appointment and intentions for the session.
5. Show up a little early for your appointment to check in, and ask the ASC desk worker to point you in the right direction!

Our Policies:

• Clients may have only one 25 or 50-minute appointment per day.
• CClients may have only one appointment on the appointment book at any given time (unless they have spoken with the Writing Studio Director, Dr. Dr. Brandi Kellett, about setting up long-term sessions).
• Clients who are 10 minutes late for an appointment will be considered a no-show, and the appointment will be canceled. Those clients will not be able to reschedule for later in the day.
• Clients who exhibit disruptive behavior may be asked to leave the LUWS (this includes the use of cell phones).
• Sessions may be discussed with other staff members, directors, and your instructor.
• Consultants will not edit or proofread your writing assignments.
• LUWS attendance does not guarantee a passing grade for a paper and/or course.
• Clients who miss three scheduled appointments without canceling will not be allowed to schedule appointments in the Writing Studio for the remainder of the semester. The client should email the Director, brandi.kellett [at] lipscomb.edu (Dr. Brandi Kellett), to be reinstated in future semesters.
• The Writing Studio caters to students, faculty, and staff of Lipscomb University. If you are a high school student looking to receive help, you must be 18 years or older to visit the Studio. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please email brandi.kellett [at] lipscomb.edu (Dr. Brandi Kellett). 

By making an appointment in the Writing Studio, you are agreeing to the following:

• I understand that the Writing Studio consultants will not write, proofread, edit, or correct my paper, but will provide comments and assistance on areas that could be more effective.
• I understand that the Writing Studio is staffed by humans who make mistakes and that I may choose to accept or to reject their advice.
• I understand that I am ultimately responsible for the quality and content of my own paper and that the consultant can neither guarantee nor predict a grade for my paper.
• If a client, consultant, or visitor in the Beaman 219 location of the Writing Studio requests that others in the space wear a mask, all should comply with that request. Refusal to wear a mask in Beaman 219 when sincerely requested will result in your appointment being canceled. If you cannot or choose not to wear a mask, we have annex space where you may have your appointment.

Prepare for your session

Make sure to bring a hard copy of your writing or your computer to the session. You will need the assignment sheet or prompt, as well as a writing utensil to make notes.

When you arrive at the center

Please sign in at the front of the ASC if a sign-in sheet or a computer is provided. If you have an appointment, our consultants can work with you at the time that your appointment is scheduled. Walk-ins are welcome but will have to make an appointment for our consultants’ next availability.

If you arrive early, please remain outside Beaman 219 until your appointment is scheduled to begin. Our consultants must complete reports between clients and are not available to begin sessions early.

The WCOnline system hosts all of our online appointments; we do not offer Zoom consultations. When making your appointment, there is an option on the form to choose an online appointment; make sure to do this if you’d prefer to meet online. Feel free to attach your draft and/or assignment sheet there, as well. If you’d like to do that later, you may reenter the appointment form to attach materials. Simply click “edit appointment.”

To access your appointment, log in a few minutes early to WCOnline, find the upcoming appointment, and select “start or join online consultation.” Your consultant will meet you there!

Note: Online appointments happen in real time (as well as Central Standard Time) and utilize webcams and microphones. You may choose to disable the camera, but you must use the microphone unless you have provided the Director with accommodation needs; the act of speaking is an important part of our process. The Writing Studio does not do asynchronous (or “drop off”) appointments.

The Lipscomb University Writing Studio also offers tutoring for students who wish to improve their writing skills through weekly, hour-long sessions based on individualized education plans made by the Writing Studio Director. These plans are derived from a submitted writing sample and diagnostic exams. Please contact Dr. Brandi Kellett for more information on scheduling your long-term appointment for the semester and to receive these diagnostic materials.

• Graduate students: We are able to schedule long-term appointments for your coursework and theses/dissertations, but you may also schedule appointments as needed. If you have questions about what option would be best for your needs, please contact Dr. Brandi Kellett.
• Test preparation: We provide long-term tutoring for students who are preparing for exams with writing, literature, and grammar components, such as the GRE and the PRAXIS. If you are interested in this option, please contact Dr. Brandi Kellett.

ALL EN 1113 students who have scored a 1 on the writing placement exam must sign up for a long-term appointment with the Writing Studio to receive credit for the course. You should contact Dr. Brandi Kellett no later than the first week of classes to arrange that weekly meeting. Any student in EN 1113 is welcome to schedule long-term appointments, but these are based on availability.

If you would like to become a Writing Studio consultant, please apply no later than November 15 for the following spring semester or April 15 for the following fall semester. All consultants must have taken and passed LU 1203 and EN 1313 (or its approved equivalent) with a B or higher.

Internship and/or practicum credit is available for students in select majors who work in the Writing Studio. If you are interested, please contact your advisor to see if this option is available to you.

The Lipscomb University Writing Studio is part of the Tennessee Writing Center Collaborative, which seeks to connect writing center administrators and tutors for the purpose of improving our training, increasing our professional development opportunities, and ultimately, expanding our services to clients. For more information about Writing Centers, visit the Southeastern Writing Center Association website.