The Writing and Literacy Engagement Studio

The Writing and Literacy Engagement Studio, also known as WALES, is Bloomsburg University's student resource for aid with writing projects across disciplines.  Students from any major and in any point in their career may come to the studio for help.  All of the consultants are undergraduate students as well!

WALES can help writers at any point of the writing process, from brainstorming to citations to final proofreading.  These papers are not limited to English essays but can include resumes, applications, creative writing, and papers from any discipline.  Similarly, the consultants can help work on reading strategies and comprehension in order to gain skills that can be applied across disciplines.

This is a 100% confidential service provided through the university, and we are free to use!

Q: What if I'm not sure what I need help with?
A: Not a problem!  You and the consultant can sit down, review the topic and/or paper together, and go from there.  Conversely, you can have a specific agenda that you want to cover during your session.

Q: Can I drop my paper off any pick it up later?
A: Unfortunately, no.  The WALES process requires that you sit down with a consultant and look at the paper together.  This is not a proofreading service but an experience that will hopefully lead to stronger writing skills.

Q: How long are the sessions?
A: You are allowed one hour per day.  The session may not take up to the whole hour, depending on what you work on.

Q: How do I schedule an appointment?
A:There are several ways to make an appointment.  You may simply walk into one of our locations and request a session in advance.  You can also email us at wales@bloomu.edu or call us at 570-389-5232.  We do accept walk-in appointments, but setting up one in advance is advised.

Additionally, we offer online appointments as well, although 24-hour notice is needed.  WALES uses a screen-sharing program called Zoom that allows the consultant to see your paper.

Q: Where is WALES located on campus?
Bakeless 206: Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am -7:00 pm; Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Andruss Library Schweiker Room: Sunday through Thursday from 7 pm - 9 pm

Elwell Lobby: Sunday through Thursday from 9 pm - 11 pm

Have any questions?  Stop by Bakeless 206 or contact us via email or phone.  Our locations and hours are also posted on our Bloomsburg University page.  We hope to see you there!