Writing Skills

Writing is at the heart of the research process. Explore workshops and programmes designed to help you write with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

    Writer's Retreats (hybrid)
    Set aside dedicated time for focused writing, connect with fellow researchers, and make progress on your thesis in a supportive environment.
    Expressing Criticality in your Writing (in-person workshop)
    Learn how to critically engage with research literature and communicate your analysis, perspective, and contribution effectively in your writing.
    Responding Effectively to Feedback on your Writing (in-person workshop)
    Explore strategies for interpreting feedback, making informed revisions, and strengthening your academic writing.
    Turbocharge your Writing (online workshop)
    Discover practical, research-informed strategies for overcoming procrastination, building sustainable writing habits, and making consistent progress with your academic writing.

Additional Support

There are a variety of support services available at the University of Bristol to help you develop your reading and writing skills. Use the drop down menu below to find out more.

Study Skills provide support and training on a wide range of topics, including reading and writing skills. You can even book a 1:1 tutorial to discuss your work with a specialist tutor.

Visit the Study Skills website to find out more

Do you want to develop an engaging and readable style? Do you want to improve your writing structure and clarity? Would you like help in approaching the writing process, from taking notes to compiling drafts and preparing your work for submission? The Royal Literary Fellows can help.

Make an appointment via the Royal Literary Fellows web page

Library Services provides a range of workshops on referencing, including the use of reference management software.

Book you place using the Library Events calendar