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Join us Friday, May 15th to celebrate the Spring 2026 UMSL MFA grads. All are welcome.
05/05/2026

Join us Friday, May 15th to celebrate the Spring 2026 UMSL MFA grads. All are welcome.

It’s gonna be May.
05/02/2026

It’s gonna be May.

Still selecting your fall courses? Have you considered joining the LitMag editorial staff? Here's your chance!
04/20/2026

Still selecting your fall courses? Have you considered joining the LitMag editorial staff? Here's your chance!

Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 11)! Writers Talk Writing! You're not gonna wanna miss this conversation that considers the m...
03/10/2026

Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 11)! Writers Talk Writing! You're not gonna wanna miss this conversation that considers the many different ways writing can be used to create change. And what a line-up of writers: Vivian Gibson, Devin O'Shea, and Sarah Kiser. Come listen, join the conversation, and eat some snacks.

Join us this semester for poetry club!
02/25/2026

Join us this semester for poetry club!

Calling All English Nerds, Word Smiths, Poets and Curious Nonpoets! Pick up 3 credit hours with this 8wk online course i...
02/16/2026

Calling All English Nerds, Word Smiths, Poets and Curious Nonpoets! Pick up 3 credit hours with this 8wk online course in poetry writing, running March 16-May 16. Sign up today!

This week, we had an incredible turnout for our Writers Talk Writing event--around 55 attendees in the "real room" and a...
02/12/2026

This week, we had an incredible turnout for our Writers Talk Writing event--around 55 attendees in the "real room" and another dozen on Zoom! And it's no surprise, because we got to listen to seasoned, talented, and generous writers Kathleen Riddler (Senior Project Advisor at Evernorth Health Services) and Evie Hemphill (Programs Director at St. Louis BWorks).

Dr. Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad facilitated the conversation, which focused on writing in the workplace. A key theme was that writing is a valued and in-demand practice in all professions; even if you don't think you'll be writing...you'll probably be writing! And, oftentimes, as Kat and Evie shared, that writing will feel connective, human, creative, and fun. Yes, challenging, too, but each has found great joy and meaning in their professional communication, which was inspiring for listeners.

A couple thought-provoking closing words from both of our writers talking writing:

Evie Hemphill: "I find writing pretty hard. I just want to say that even if writing is excruciating, that's not a bad thing. You are creating a record of thought. You are struggling through something because you’re find the hinges between that thought and words. That is worth it."

Kat Riddler: "Writing is your signature. Your thumbprint. It follows you. Then that’s your brand. It speaks for you. Continue to work on it. It will always be a work-in-progress."

We hope to see you at our next Writers Talk Writing conversation in March! Writers Talk Writing: Writing for Change!

Image description: three photos depict three women, Kat, Evie, and Lauren, facing an audience in a classroom and talking to one another. A screen is behind them, showing the Zoom Room listeners.

Join us this semester for our Writers Talk Writing events, featuring professional writers discussing their practices, pr...
09/17/2025

Join us this semester for our Writers Talk Writing events, featuring professional writers discussing their practices, processes, and purposes.

9/17- John Dalton (fiction) and Benjamin Torbert (sociolinguistic), Clark Hall 317, 11:00am-12:15pm

10/30-HALLOWEEN EDITION-Chris Schott (our resident horror expert), Shane Seeley (poet), and Owen Smith (fantasy author), ABH 001, 12:30pm-1:45pm

Join us tomorrow to talk writing, y'all!!!!WRITERS TALK WRITING...A Conversation SeriesHosted by the UMSL English Writin...
09/16/2025

Join us tomorrow to talk writing, y'all!!!!

WRITERS TALK WRITING...

A Conversation Series
Hosted by the UMSL English Writing Program

Writing Matters!

And this compelling series will explore the role of writers in today’s world.

Join us to listen, learn, and discuss writers’ practices, processes, and purposes. All are welcome. Snacks included.

Wednesday, Sept 17
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Clark Hall 317
A conversation with professors John Dalton and Benjamin Torbert

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