WriteFest
October 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WriteFest 2026 
Need dedicated time to work on your thesis, research paper, assignment, or other academic writing project?
Join us for WriteFest, a full-day writing retreat designed (using Pomodoro technique) to help ECU students build momentum, stay accountable, and make meaningful progress on their academic goals in a supportive and motivating environment.
Need dedicated time to work on your thesis, research paper, assignment, or other academic writing project?Join us for WriteFest, a full-day writing retreat designed (using Pomodoro technique) to help ECU students build momentum, stay accountable, and make meaningful progress on their academic goals in a supportive and motivating environment.
Whether you’re an HDR candidate, postgraduate student, or simply looking for uninterrupted study time, WriteFest provides the structure and community you need to get words on the page.
What to expect
Guided writing retreat sessions
Dedicated quiet writing time
Goal setting and productivity techniques
Encouraging peer support and motivation
Opportunities to connect with fellow students
Lunch and refreshments provided
Networking opportunities
Guided writing retreat sessions Dedicated quiet writing time Goal setting and productivity techniques Encouraging peer support and motivation Opportunities to connect with fellow students Lunch and refreshments provided Networking opportunitiesResearch shows that writing retreats can help improve focus, reduce procrastination, increase writing productivity, and create a sense of community among researchers and students. WriteFest is your chance to step away from distractions and invest in your academic success.
Event Details
Friday 9 October 2026
9:00am – 5:00pm
ECU City Campus, ECU Edge (Rooms 442 & 443) or join online!
Free for ECU students: Registration required https://events.humanitix.com/writefest
Friday 9 October 2026 9:00am – 5:00pm ECU City Campus, ECU Edge (Rooms 442 & 443) or join online! Free for ECU students: Registration required https://events.humanitix.com/writefestSchedule
9:00am – 9:30am | Arrival & welcome
10:00am – 12:00pm | Writing Session 1
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch break
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Writing Session 2
3:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon tea, networking & wrap-up
9:00am – 9:30am | Arrival & welcome
10:00am – 12:00pm | Writing Session 1
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch break
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Writing Session 2
3:00pm – 5:00pm | Afternoon tea, networking & wrap-up
Bring your laptop, set your writing goals, and join fellow students for a productive day of focused writing.
Register now to secure your place