At UC Berkeley, we rarely think about how STEM students write. Writing is often thought of as the domain of… Continue reading Rebecca Egger and the Expanding World of Art of Writing
Writers on Writing
Art of Writing Makes a Lasting Impact
When Art of Writing (AoW) launched 14 years ago, the goal was to create writers at Berkeley. Since then, the… Continue reading Art of Writing Makes a Lasting Impact
Our Writing Tutors and Fellows: On Why They Do This Work
The interviews in this article were conducted during Fall 2025 semester, and the Art of Writing classes referenced are from… Continue reading Our Writing Tutors and Fellows: On Why They Do This Work
Reflections on Our Time as Art of Writing Interns
For the past eight months, I have lived in other people’s worlds. Physically, I’ve never strayed far from my wooden… Continue reading Reflections on Our Time as Art of Writing Interns
Ernest in the Classroom
For a second summer, Art of Writing held a writing workshop for rising high school seniors from local underserved communities.… Continue reading Ernest in the Classroom
“Writing as Thinking” as Opposed to What?
This summer, Art of Writing held a writing workshop for rising high school seniors from local underserved communities. We partnered… Continue reading “Writing as Thinking” as Opposed to What?
Alex Creighton on Writing Habits and Community
It’s a foggy Friday afternoon when Alex Creighton and I bump into each other outside of Wheeler and breathlessly hike… Continue reading Alex Creighton on Writing Habits and Community
Year of the Animal in France
Nearly every Wednesday from 12-1, the Townsend Center hosts a causal lunchtime Book Chat where anyone can come listen to a UC Berkeley faculty member discuss their recent work.
A Book is Born
The Art of Writing is a program run by the Townsend Center that helps undergraduates enhance their writing skills and graduate students become strong teachers of writing.
Students Teaching Students
The Art of Writing at the Townsend Center is a program dedicated to helping undergraduates of various majors and at different stages of their academic career develop their written communication skills.