Writing Programs
SAL2 Writing Programs include writing support, writing retreats, and writing workshops.
The Writing Programs are designed to help FAS ladder faculty in all disciplines develop sustainable writing routines, overcome writing blocks, engage new audiences, and address other writing-related goals and challenges.
Program Offerings
FAS Faculty Writing Retreats
The SAL2 program offers writing retreats to provide opportunities for FAS ladder faculty and Professors in the Practice to work on their writing goals for a period of uninterrupted time. Future writing workshops will be announced to eligible faculty via email.
Writing Workshops
Writing workshops include topics such as writing routines, writing rituals, engaging readers, building clarity into your writing, goal-setting, and establishing boundaries around dedicated writing time. During the 2025-26 academic year, SAL2 will offer a series of workshops on the theme of public writing for FAS faculty who seek to share their expertise with an audience beyond academia. Eligible faculty will receive an emailed invitation to participate.
Writing Coaching and Developmental Editing
Eligible faculty members can apply to the SAL2 Coaching for Success program to work with a professional writing coach. Writing coaching is an opportunity for one-on-one conversations and individualized guidance, ranging from writing habits and mindset to craft and public engagement. Coaches can also provide developmental editing, support with a book proposal, and advice on academic presses. Eligible faculty will receive an emailed invitation to participate.
Faculty Experiences
Writing Retreats
"This was my second retreat, and they have all been extremely helpful for carving out a big chunk of time to work on articles. I've finished two articles now, largely thanks to this program!"
Writing Coaching
"With my coach's help, I finished writing two grant proposals and submitted them for grant applications."
Writing Workshops
"The workshops have helped me set up daily routine and set aside time to write. The new routine has already helped improve my productivity."
An FAS community of writers
“[The retreat] was a very positive experience, both in terms of the encouragement it offered to dedicate a day to writing and in terms of the group context of writing together with colleagues whom I rarely have the chance to connect to as writers.”
Eligibility
Professors in the Practice and ladder faculty members with a primary or fully joint appointment in an FAS department or program may participate.
Contact
If you have questions about the SAL2 Writing Programs, please email sal2.fas@yale.edu.