The Writers' Block

The "Writers' Block" is not about blocking your writing. It's a friendly community where student writers find peers to support you in your college writing assignments. It's always your work, and Writers' Block helps you make it better. The Writers' Block services are always completely free for SUNY Potsdam students.

Spring 2025

Tutors are ready to help you with any writing assignment! To book a session, use the link above or email wblock@potsdam.edu. You can also stop by Lougheed 106 and let a receptionist help book your session. Receptionists are on duty weekdays from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sundays 3 - 7 p.m. 

Tutors are available seven days a week.

Weekday sessions

10 a.m. to 11p.m., with many sessions available after 4 p.m.

Walk-in sessions

Located in Lougheed 106 (only one tutor is on duty for this service)

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: 5 - 7 p.m. with tutors Sarah, Adella or Gabby
• Friday: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with Wren
• Sunday: 3 - 7 p.m. with Gabby

Weekend Sessions

• Saturday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon - 10 p.m. (Some in-person sessions in Union 219, so watch for a special confirmation from your tutor on location.)

Virtual Sessions

Most Virtual sessions last 30-45 minutes, but they can be shorter if that fits your needs. 

• 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily 

Email Feedback

Tutors can offer feedback on a draft over email at wblock@potsdam.edu. We won't edit your draft for you, but we'll share some pointers and suggestions. For this service, we need a solid draft to look over and at least 24 hours to respond. (If you want help coming up with ideas for your draft, please book a session with a tutor to have a conversation.)

Quiet Study Space, Computers & Printer 

Available in Lougheed Learning Commons 106.

• Weekdays: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sundays, 3 - 7 p.m.

Additional Resources

• Quick help: Getting Started: Keys to College Writing.
• Earn a badge: Complete our eight-hour badge, Writing Your Way In: Tools for Success in College Writing.