Rowena Murray is a leading scholar and practitioner in academic writing, best known for pioneering Structured Writing Retreats and developing Social Writing Theory. Drawing on her early training in Rhetoric and Composition at Penn State and her decades of experience as a researcher, professor and mentor, she has shaped approaches that help doctoral students, academics and professionals write productively and with confidence. She has published widely on academic writing and her methods are used internationally to support thesis writing, publication, and research impact.
Her retreats are known for blending structure, community and practical strategies, helping participants make real progress on their writing while building sustainable habits. She continues to work with universities and groups across the UK and beyond, bringing the benefits of social writing to researchers at all stages.
