Writing assistance
We offer free help with any written assignment!
During the ongoing transit strike:
All Writing Centre appointments will remain as scheduled; however, if you cannot make your in-person appointment, cancel, and rebook an online appointment. If you cannot find an appointment time that suits you, please consider coming to one of our many drop-in times.
Stuck on campus because of the transit strike?
Consider coming to our drop in hours for writing help or conversation practice.
Drop-in Writing Help
Writing assistance drop-in (25 minutes) - Get quick help for your English or French writing or conversation practice - no appointment necessary!
- In person (Writing Centre H-763) - Wednesdays and Thursdays 2 to 5 p.m.
- In person (Webster Library main floor) - Tuesdays - 12 - 3 p.m.
- In person (Vanier Library near the entrance) - Mondays - 12 - 3 p.m.
- In person (NouLa Centre) - Wednesdays 1-2 p.m.
- In person (CEF) - Thursdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Who we are
Writing assistants are peer tutors here to help you at any stage of the writing process. Services are available in English and French.
We can help you:
- Understand assignment instructions
- Improve your research skills
- Overcome writer’s block
- Compose your thesis statement
- Organize your ideas
- Paraphrase and cite correctly
- Fine-tune your final draft
- Learn how to use AI tools ethically
Our services
Fall 2025: Writing assistance is available by appointment beginning September 22.
In person (H-763)
- Writing assistance appointments (50 minutes): Get support for your English or French writing
Drop-in Writing Help
Writing assistance drop-in (25 minutes) - Get quick help for your English or French writing or conversation practice - no appointment necessary!
- In person (Writing Centre H-763) - Wednesdays and Thursdays 2 to 5 p.m.
- In person (Webster Library main floor) - Tuesdays - 12 - 3 p.m.
- In person (Vanier Library near the entrance) - Mondays - 12 - 3 p.m.
- In person (NouLa Centre) - Wednesdays 1-2 p.m.
- In person (CEF) - Thursdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Online
- Writing assistance appointment (50 minutes): Meet virtually with a writing assistant for help with English or French writing.
- Writing feedback service: Send us your draft, and a writing assistant will spend one hour reviewing your work and return it with detailed comments by email. You can ask for help with a specific issue or request general feedback.
Get started with the assignment planner
Get a personalized timeline for any assignment, with resources to support you at every step.