Writing Academic Success Center (Writers' Corner)
The AC Writers' Corner is a free resource for AC students of all academic disciplines and skill levels.
The primary goal at Writers' Corner is to help students become more confident and effective writers. Our tutors review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process, including:
- Breaking down assignment instructions
- Developing thesis statements
- Organization and flow
- Citations and formatting
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Embedding quoted material
- Grammar and mechanics
- And more!
Whether drafting research papers, refining job application materials, or working on writing projects for any class at Amarillo College, students will benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions with knowledgeable and encouraging tutors.
Location and Hours
Ordway Hall, Room 104
(806) 345-5580
Spring 2024 Hours:
- Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Closed Sunday
*CLOSURE POLICY
When Amarillo College is closed, Writers' Corner will also be closed. This includes inclement weather days. If AC closes due to inclement weather, students with virtual appointments will be contacted to reschedule, and email sessions will be addressed on the next open day.
Services
Walk-In Sessions:
- Bring your work to Writers' Corner in person to sit down with a tutor and work through your concerns.
E-mail Sessions:
- E-mail a Word or Google Doc version of your draft to writerscorner@actx.edu.
- Please include assignment instructions and any other relevant materials.
- Writers' Corner will respond with edits, typically within 24 business hours.
Schedule a Virtual Session
- All sessions take place in Central Standard time. If you are located in a different time zone, please schedule accordingly.
- Click below to schedule a live virtual appointment. Please note that all appointments must be made at least 12 hours ahead of time and that students may only schedule up to 1 virtual session per day.
Meet the Writers' Corner Staff
Supervisor
(806) 371-5202
Erin Martin
Erin Martin joined Writers' Corner in June 2022. She holds a Master of Arts in English from West Texas A&M University, and has worked in secondary and postsecondary education for five years. Erin loves Gothic literature, stormy weather, browsing bookstores, and making lists.
Professional Tutors
Victoria Coleman
Victoria Coleman first began working at Writers' Corner in 2018 as a peer tutor, and in 2020, she became a professional tutor. She graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2023 with her B.S. in psychology and a minor in sociology. Currently, she is at WT working on her M.A. in psychology, and she plans to eventually obtain her PhD. Victoria is an avid fan of Tolkien, and in her fleeting moments of free time, she enjoys reading, thinking too much about fictional characters, attending concerts, making spreadsheets, and playing tabletop roleplaying games with friends.
Jaylynn Foreman
Jaylynn Foreman has her Associates degree in English Education from Amarillo College. She is currently attending West Texas A&M University and is working towards her Bachelors. She enjoys long walks on the beach, anime, and video games. Her favorite books are East of Eden, A Tale of Two Cities, and We Are the Ants. In her spare time, she is very involved in tabletop roleplaying games.
Joseph Holmes
Joseph Holmes has been a part of Writers' Corner since its inception in 2010. He holds an MFA in Painting from Louisiana State University and enjoys working with students on projects in Arts and Humanities. In addition, Joseph is certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Sean McDonald
Sean McDonald has been a tutor with Writers' Corner since August 2016 and currently holds a B.S. of Professional Chemistry from West Texas A&M University. He hopes to pursue a Master's Degree in Chemistry with the goal to become a chemist. Sean enjoys anything grim, such as Vampire the Masquerade, coffee as black as midnight, and ominous evenings.
John Pascoe
John Pascoe holds a BA in English, with a minor in Japanese, from the University of North Texas. Before joining Writers' Corner five years ago, John worked professionally as a technical writer. He has written one novel, and is working on a new one. He plays as many tabletop roleplaying games as he can manage.
Cooper Segura
Cooper Segura been at Writers' Corner since October 2020, first starting as a peer tutor then becoming a professional tutor in January 2022. Cooper loves reading, writing and most animated TV shows, and he loves playing video games and tabletop role-playing games with friends. He is also currently working towards his bachelors degree in English at West Texas A&M University with the goal of eventually earning his doctorate in English and teaching postsecondary education.
Peer Tutors
Paige Perdue
Paige is currently pursuing an AS in Education at Amarillo College. She hopes to transfer to WTAMU to get her BS in Secondary Science Education, and become a teacher. She likes cats, coffee, window shopping, and occasionally, a good nap.
Riley Rekdal
Riley is a peer tutor currently pursuing an Associate's in biology at Amarillo College. Along with his interests in art and writing, Riley often spends time baking, reading, playing games, and reading through tabletop game manuals, if hiking or jiu jitsu isn't currently on the docket. He plans to graduate in the Fall of 2022.
Adison Bolton
Adison started as a peer tutor in the Fall of 2023. Adison is currently pursuing her A.S. in biology and will graduate in 2024. Adison enjoys rainy days, electronic music, and analytical cartoons. If she's not studying, you can find her reading sci-fi novels, baking pastries, or practicing ballet.
Bradley Council
Bradley is currently in pursuit of a BA in Computer Science Engineering. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, swimming, PC gaming, painting, and spending time with his German Shepherd, Ruby.