The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries will host daily drop-in, in-person writing sessions in Jerome Library Collab Lab during the NCFDD’s 14-Day Writing Challenge. These sessions will provide members of the BGSU community with focused space to make progress on writing, research, or creative goals while in a community with other writers. To register for a drop-in session, use the link below.

Fall 2024 University Libraries & CFE Writing Session Registration Form

NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge

The NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge consists of writing for 30 minutes every day - Monday through Friday - for two weeks: Monday, October 7 to Sunday, October 20, 2024. Writing can include any scholarly or creative activity ranging from brainstorming new ideas to polishing a nearly completed project. Participation in the challenge is free. 

To participate in the challenge, click on the link below. Registration will provide you with access to the online writing community, support from the NCFDD team, and access to their custom WriteNow software. When registering, select "I have an NCFDD membership," and choose Bowling Green State University from the list of member institutions. Register for the challenge by Friday, September 27. 

NCFDD 14-Day Writing Challenge Registration

All BGSU faculty, staff, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars have access to NCFDD, which provides professional development, training, and mentoring activities. For information on accessing your BGSU-sponsored membership, visit the NCFDD page of the CFE website.

Location: Jerome Library Collab Lab

Dates & Times: 

• Wed, October 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
• Thurs, October 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Fri, October 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Mon, October 14, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
• Tues, October 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Thurs, October 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Fri, October 18, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Need a focused space to make progress on your writing, research, or creative project? Join the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) and University Libraries for an in-person drop-in writing session! These daily sessions will be held during the NCFDD’s 14-Day Writing Challenge. Whether you're working on an article, manuscript, grant proposal, or creative project, this quiet and dedicated time will help you stay productive. Bring your writing materials and enjoy the company of fellow writers!  

In these sessions, you will:

• Develop a consistent writing habit in a supportive environment.
• Increase your productivity by having focused, uninterrupted time to work on your projects.
• Gain a sense of shared focus with your BGSU colleagues. 

Location: Jerome Library Collab Lab

Date & Time: Wed, October 16, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Facilitators: 

• Eileen Bosch, Associate Dean, University Libraries
• Chelsea Chandler, Ph.D., Director, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
• Lisa Hanasono, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Media & Communication

Join the CFE and University Libraries for this session designed to help you boost your productivity while providing you with additional layers of accountability, support, and connection. At the beginning of the session, you will have an opportunity to network with your colleagues and set your specific writing goals. Next, you will write and work quietly on your own writing, research, or creative project. At the end of the session, you will complete a brief wrap-up activity and receive information about additional resources that aim to boost your writing, research, and/or creative productivity.

In this session, you will:

• Identify specific and attainable writing goals.
• Advance your productivity by completing a 1-hour working session.
• Connect with BGSU colleagues on your writing, research, and/or creative goals.
• Identify resources that can support your writing and productivity.

Fall 2024 University Libraries & CFE Writing Session Registration Form