Come for the free coffee and treats. Leave with improved writing skills. Our Coffee & Commas workshops series lets you learn about learn about different writing topics in a casual atmosphere. Think of it as your personal writing café on campus! Visit Bobcat Org Hub for more details.
Give your writing a pick-me-up!
| WHEN | Commas & Coffee will resume for the Fall 2025 beginning September 18, 2025. |
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| DATES | Commas & Coffee will be held on Thursdays September 18, October 16, and November 13 from 11:00am-12:00pm |
| WHERE | In person at ASBN 100 (across from The Den) or on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96062305964 (ID: 960 6230 5964) If you require accommodations for this event, please email writingctr@txstate.edu at least 72 hours prior to the event. |
Fall 2025 Schedule
Thursday, September 18, 11:00am-12:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96062305964
Rethinking Your Relationship with Writing: This workshop combines reflection activities with practical strategies to increase your confidence as a writer and improve your writing productivity. The session will challenge common writing myths and address typical pitfalls that often hold writers back, such as waiting for inspiration, “binge writing,” all-or-nothing thinking, and more. Participants will identify their own attitudes and beliefs about writing; learn techniques to shift their writing mindset; and practice exercises to build writing stamina and promote more positive writing experiences. Students will also learn about writing groups to help build community.
Thursday, October 16, 11:00am-12:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96062305964
Getting Started with MLA Style (9th edition): Learn the essentials of Modern Language Association (MLA) citation style for your research papers and literary analyses. You'll learn how to use signal phrases to introduce sources, connect in-text citations with works cited entries, and use the MLA Style Guide online. We'll also explore key concepts like "containers" to help you document any type of source.
Thursday, November 13, 11:00am-12:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96062305964
Revising & Editing Skills: Learn powerful strategies to strengthen your drafts through revision and editing. You'll practice hands-on techniques like reverse outlining to check your overall structure and using the "old-new" principle to improve flow between sentences. We'll also clarify the differences between revision, editing, and proofreading to help you prioritize writing tasks.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at writingctr@txstate.edu.
Our Coffee & Commas Coordinator
Netanya
Specialties: Brainstorming and Outlining, Thesis Statements, Scientific and Technical Writing, Reports and Presentations, Research Papers
Major: Wildlife Biology
Degree: Associates
If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office 72 hours in advance at 512-245-3018 or writingctr@txstate.edu.