Professional Writing Lecture Series

Writing Professionally is a lecture series designed for students to learn about the kinds and importance of writing in various professions. Each semester, Writing Professionally centers on a theme. Professional writers, academics, and professionals who write are invited to speak on that theme.

Panelists share their experiences writing in their profession, such as:

1. How they entered into their profession
2. What kinds of texts they design, assemble, and circulate
3. What they wish they would have known about writing in their profession as a college student

About the Writing Studies Program

The lecture series is presented by the Writing Studies program, home to the national, award-winning Professional Writing Certificate. 

The Writing Studies program has received national recognition, including the Conference on College Composition and Communication’s Writing Program Certificate of Excellence and the Two-Year College English Association’s Outstanding Program in English Award for its Professional Writing Certificate. 

Previous Panel Discussions

PWC Alumni Panel with Andy Glaysher, Melissa Van Witzenburg, and Ninetta DeBoni

Sports Writing with Andy Thurston and Dan Frystak

Writing in Engineering with Matt Yurkanin and Ed Alcorta

Writing in Computer Science with Bill Lareau, Marci Rakestraw, and Steve Santello

PWC Alumni Panel with Danielle Spence, Andrea Hamler, and Rodney Fair

UX Writing with Hillary Accarizzi and Kylie Carlson

Science Writing with Matt Frye, Patricia Weikersheimer, and James B. Ludden

Writing in the Arts with Sara Vencill Straeffer, Grace Cowley, Spencer Johnson, and Adam Fotos

Writing for Nonprofits with Jim Elliott, Tinamarie Hernandez, and Jason Florin

Writing in Business with Lauren Barron, Mark Byrne, and Peter James

Writing in Politics with Dick Simpson, Connie Mixon, and Melissa Mouritsen