Reading and Writing Marathons

You’re welcome to come and spend the day with us from 09:00 to16:00 to work on your thesis, proposal or article. We begin with a few warm-up writing exercises to get you started. The rest of the day you spend writing in a supportive environment. A facilitator will be present throughout to assist you with your writing. The mode of delivery (online, face-to-face or hybrid) will be communicated before the workshop.

If you are joining us online, you’ll need access to a computer or laptop and a stable internet connection. If you are joining us in person, you just need to bring yourself and your writing equipment.

Anyone can attend, but the reading and writing marathons are specifically aimed at postgraduate students and researchers busy writing a proposal or protocol, thesis or dissertation, or academic article. We are happy to accommodate all levels of language and writing proficiency.

A maximum of 20 participants can be accommodated in the marathon. To enrol for the marathon, please click on the ‘Enrol now’ button below or at the top, and complete and submit the online enrolment form. The Writing Lab reserves the right to cancel the marathon should there be an insufficient number of enrolments.

A week before the reading portion of the marathon starts, you will receive an email from Selene Delport with the payment details and logistical information.

Please note that the full fee will be levied if you cancel your enrolment after the closing date, or if you fail to attend. To cancel your enrolment, please email Selene Delport directly.

Attending a writing marathon will help you make substantial progress with your proposal, thesis or article. You will have uninterrupted writing time as well as a facilitator on standby to provide immediate individual feedback and support.

A note on the price: R505 for SU students and staff, R605 for external participants.