Afternoon Writing Sessions at the Ouvroir

Afternoon Writing Sessions at the Ouvroir – Start your projects with the Pomodoro method, starting October 22!

Starting on October 22, join your peers for friendly afternoon writing sessions at the Ouvroir, every Tuesday from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. These sessions, organized around the Pomodoro technique, aim to promote focus and productivity through an alternation of work periods and regular breaks.

Why participate? Whether you are a student, researcher, or professor in art history or other fields, these sessions offer a collaborative space where you can advance your academic projects, whether it’s a thesis, dissertation, article, or more.

What is the Pomodoro method? Created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, the Pomodoro technique has gained popularity in academic circles. We propose the structure of working for 50 minutes, followed by a 10-minute break. This method helps to:

  • Manage distractions and foster concentration,
  • Reduce mental and physical fatigue with regular breaks,
  • Improve planning and evaluation of completed work,
  • Maintain motivation by completing "pomodoros" (work intervals).

The added value of group Pomodoro sessions: In a group setting, the Pomodoro method allows you to:

  • Set aside dedicated time for writing projects in a stimulating, collective environment,
  • Delegate time management to a session leader, allowing you to fully focus on the task,
  • Follow the group’s rhythm and benefit from shared motivation,
  • Plan writing objectives more realistically using the SMART approach.

What does a session look like? Our sessions take place in a bright room on the 8th floor, with large windows and an atmosphere conducive to concentration. Here’s a typical schedule:

  • 1:30 PM: Welcome
  • 1:40 PM: 1st writing session
  • 2:30 PM: Break
  • 2:40 PM: 2nd writing session
  • 3:30 PM: Break
  • 3:40 PM: 3rd writing session
  • 4:30 PM: End of work session
  • 4:30-5:30 PM: Fika, an informal break to chat and share over a warm beverage.

L’Ouvroir, in collaboration with CIECO and CRIHN, offers these dedicated writing moments to foster productive and shared writing.

Come and join us, enjoy a coffee or tea, and make progress on your projects in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere!

When: Every Tuesday starting October 22 Time: From 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Where: Université de Montréal, Pavillon Lionel-Groulx, room C-8132

See you soon!