Writing Consulting
Writing is complex. Let's talk about it!
Schedule a Writing Consultation
Writing Consultants are available Sunday through Thursday on the 2nd floor of the Cutler Center, as well as online. Schedule an appointment or drop in between 10am-8pm (2-8pm on Sundays). Contact Angela Zito for accessibility accommodations.
What do Writing Consultants help with?
Any writing! We specialize in the kinds of academic writing you’ll do throughout your time at Albion (lab reports, essays, research papers), but we’re also eager to talk with you about writing for jobs, scholarship applications, and creative projects.
What happens during a Writing Consultation?
You and the Writing Consultant will read your draft (if you have one – it’s fine if you don’t!), the Consultant will ask questions and point out good things you’re already doing, and you’ll have a conversation about what you might add, remove, or otherwise change. Consultations can last anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the project and your goals.
Who should use Writing Consulting?
Everyone! Talking about your writing – at any point in the process – can help you get started, get unstuck from a tangle of ideas, and get ready to submit an edited final product.
Meet the Team!
Assistant Director of Writing Consulting
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Amariah
Amariah is a senior at Albion pursuing a major in Art with a double minor in Art History and Educational Studies. They have a passion for education, working in the art department as a Teaching Assistant for all levels of printmaking and over the summers as an instructor with the Abolitionist Teaching Network. They love singing, tabletop games, and overanalyzing horror movies.
Peer Writing Consultants
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Abby
Abby is a junior, studying math and history at Albion. On top of being a writing consultant, she is a part of Briton Singers and Concert Choir, and is the music director of Euphonics! Abby loves museums, playing guitar, and her cat!
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Caroline
Caroline is a junior at Albion. She is currently double majoring in psychology and history, and she is a member of the P.M.B. Honors program. When she’s not working or studying, Caroline enjoys working out at the Dow, watching movies, and drawing. Although she hopes to have a career in social work, Caroline also has dreams of one day writing and publishing her own novel.
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Alina
Alina is a Biology major with a concentration in neuroscience and on the pre-med track. She enjoys reading, singing, going for walks, playing and coaching lacrosse, and spending time with her friends!
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Gabriel
Gabriel is currently a sophomore here at Albion and is majoring in history. In his free time, Gabriel likes to listen to music and sculpt, but most importantly he loves to spend all his money on concerts! Gabriel has seen his favorite band (Pierce The Veil) twice and has even met the lead singer. He’s very excited to be working as a writing consultant and help people improve their skills.
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Kayli
My name is Kayli Renaud and I am a Junior at Albion College. I am majoring in English Literature with a concentration in Secondary Education, and minoring in Theater. I am part of the college marching band, spinning in the color guard and playing in the percussion section. For fun, I can most likely be found watching unusual movies, reading outside, or spending time with friends.
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Maya
Maya is a senior at Albion. She is majoring in English literature and is a member of the P.M.B. honors program. Maya is also in the Briton Brigade Marching Band as well as Albion’s Euphonics group. Maya loves reading, writing, painting, and singing. She hopes to be an English professor someday.
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Robert
Robert is currently a sophomore, majoring in business. He runs Cross Country and Track at Albion. In his spare time, he loves to work on cars, listen to music, and spend time with his friends.
Director of Writing Consulting
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Dr. Angela Zito
Angela graduated from Albion in 2009 and earned her PhD in English at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She’s been teaching writing, training writing consultants, and generally nerding out about language with students for over 10 years. Her recent research focuses on how faculty across the curriculum use writing assignments to assess student learning, and how they might do so in more equitable ways.
Mission
The Writing Consulting program at Albion College supports student writing across all majors and levels. We believe that the purpose of talking about writing is not to find and fix errors but to explore writers’ ideas, motivations, and challenges, and to provide insights, suggestions, and strategies to help writers achieve their goals.
Become a Peer Writing Consultant
Are you curious why “good” writing looks different in different contexts? Have friends, family, or teachers told you that you have a way with words? If so, submit an application! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and are kept on file when positions are currently full.
If you have any questions about the position or application process, email or schedule an appointment with Dr. Angela Zito.