Author: Anonymous

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Supporting Tutors and Writers Amid Heightened Risk: Navigating Writing Center Work in the U.S., 2026

AI Writing, Higher Education, Tutorial Talk and Methods, Undergraduate Students, Writing Center pedagogy, Writing Center Tutors, Writing Centers

By Anonymous—The field has long emphasized the collaborative ethos of writing center work (Harris, 1988; Lunsford, 1991). Within this framework, writing centers are often positioned as “safe” or “low-stakes” environments where writers can experiment, explore identities, and develop confidence in their voices (McNamee & Miley, 2017). But the ability of writing centers to function as “low-stakes” environments depends on the broader social conditions in which writers and tutors live. […]

March 24, 2026
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Dear Future Writing Tutor

Diversity and Inclusion, Multilingual Writers, Peer Tutoring, Racial Justice, Social Justice, Tutor Publications, Writing Center Tutors, Writing Centers

By Anonymous—Do you remember when you were a kid and the idea of going to college sounded like the most sophisticated milestone you could think of? Starstruck by the idea of being rewarded for learning through open acknowledgement of your contribution to English– because you always loved reading and writing, language was a toy and a tool and a comfort– sounded more glamorous than a cover of Vogue. Do the memories taste bittersweet to you too? […]

July 8, 2025