Writing Programs and Resources
FDE provides a number of programs and resources to support faculty members' academic writing and to enhance faculty networks.
Please contact Lourdes V. Andrade at lourdesa@stanford.edu with any questions.
Programs and Workshops
Faculty Writing Retreats - Week-long, in-person writing groups for up to 25 faculty members, with lunch and refreshments provided each day.
Virtual Faculty Writing Groups - Small virtual faculty writing groups that meet weekly via Zoom with a productivity coach for one-hour sessions. Group durations vary throughout the summer, typically lasting 6-8 weeks.
One-on-One Writing Productivity Coaching Sessions - During the summer months, faculty members may sign up for 1-2 individual coaching sessions with Dr. David Rasch.
Stanford Faculty Writing Program (Online Canvas Course)
This online Canvas course includes video modules and resources to support writing productivity, including addressing procrastination, time management and goal planning, interpersonal aspects of writing productivity, and becoming a resilient and habitual writer. Click here for the self-registration link
Additional Programs and Resources
Grant Writing Resources:
Stanford Research Development Office
Institute for Research in the Social Sciences Faculty Grant Support
Stanford Humanities Center Manuscript Review Workshops
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity 14-Day Writing Challenge
Through Stanford's institutional membership, all graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty have access to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD), which provides professional development, training, and mentoring. NCFDD resources are broadly applicable across academic disciplines and include a range of topics such as time management, overcoming academic perfectionism, developing a daily writing plan, writing grant proposals, and more. These resources offer concrete guidance that could increase your productivity and your sense of well-being.