Writing is hard. We can help.

Jack K. Williams Library, Room 114
(409) 740-4970
writinglab@tamug.edu
@tamug_writinglab

Spring 2026 Open Hours

Sunday: 12 - 9 pm
Monday: 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday: 1 - 9 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am - 1 pm, 3 - 9 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm
Friday: 9 am - 4 pm

Virtual Tour    

Appointments    

One-on-one writing consultations are 30 minutes, face-to-face or online. If you need 60 minutes, please schedule two appointments back-to-back.

Walk-ins are welcome during open appointment times, but we recommend scheduling ahead of time because one consultant is available at a time.

Appointments can be made with our student worker at the front desk or online.

How to schedule an appointment

  1. Log in to Howdy.
  2. Select EAB Navigate.
  3. Select Tutoring.
  4. Select GV - Writing Services.
  5. Fill out the form, indicating appointment format (in-person and online), date, and time.
Schedule an Appointment

In-Person Appointments

Meet with a writing consultant in person. Bring questions or ideas, papers, videos, slides, or outlines. You can also make appointments for a group working together on a project.

Online Appointments

Meet with a writing consultant online via Zoom. You can also make appointments for a group working together on a project. This session type works best if you have a camera and microphone on your computer.

Graduate Tutoring

If you are a graduate student or a junior/senior working on graduate school application materials, Instructional Assistant Professor of English Liz Musgrove is available for walk-in appointments during the following days and times.

Spring 2026 Graduate Tutoring Hours

Tuesday: 1 - 3 pm
Thursday: 1 - 3 pm

 

About Us    

Purpose

The Writing Lab supports the development of writing and communication skills of every TAMUG student.

What We Do

We offer free, one-on-one assistance with any aspect of the writing process.

  • Brainstorming
  • Outlining
  • Drafting
  • Revising
  • Editing

We can help with style and formatting in all disciplines.

What We Believe

Writing is a challenging and rewarding process. Especially in academic contexts, it can be downright anxiety-inducing. At the Writing Lab, we believe that anybody—with some time and effort—can improve their skills in written communication. Everybody can get better at writing.

Meet the Staff    

Priscilla Taylor
Writing Consultant

Joseph Andres
Writing Consultant

Mack Henkel
Writing Consultant

Dr. Tim Ballingall
Director

Camari Knox
Writing Consultant

Riley Haldeman
Writing Consultant

Prof. Liz Musgrove
Graduate Writing Consultant

Clayton Syfert
Writing Consultant

Kevin Nelson
Writing Consultant

Cadence Franks
Office Assistant

Contact    

To request brief in-class presentations about Writing Lab services, on-site tours, and other partnerships, email us at writinglab@tamug.edu