Summer Writing Summit

What is the Summer Writing Summit?

Our annual Summer Writing Summit brings together writers from a variety of disciplines, genres, institutions, and communities for a 2-day event about all things writing. With guest presenters and interactive workshops, our summer summit serves as a bridge between our writing center and the real-world practices of writing. As our university continues to grow and change, the writing center’s interdisciplinary mission continues to guide its practice as a relevant and valuable academic resource.

Our annual Summer Writing Summit brings together writers from a variety of disciplines, genres, institutions, and communities for a 2-day event about all things writing. With guest presenters and interactive workshops, our summer summit serves as a bridge between our writing center and the real-world practices of writing. As our university continues to grow and change, the writing center’s interdisciplinary mission continues to guide its practice as a relevant and valuable academic resource.

See overview of 2025 summit sessions & descriptions

This year, on June 26-27, 2025, we are carrying the momentum of the past forward by expanding our focus beyond writing! Inspired by the positive reception that we received from last year’s creative workshops, this year’s event will be the Summer Writing & Arts Summit as we showcase the amazing talent of our students and the gifted skill of our faculty. We will also provide this opportunity for writers and artists in the community.
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Check out the highlights from our past Summer Summit Events
2023 Program guide
2024 Program guide and recorded session playlist

Read our write-up in the Decatur Daily
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