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
Fall 2024 Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Sunday: CLOSED
*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
Ande Parlow
Adrienne “Ande” Parlow began working at Writers' Corner in 2024 as the Supervisor. She graduated from West Texas A&M University with Bachelors degrees in English and Art and a Master’s of Art in English. She worked in the public high school system for twenty plus years. Ande is a reading warrior who supports the reading and writing habits of those around her. In her free time, she can be found working on a craft project, loving on her fur babies, or cooking something she found on the Internet. She enjoys reading (of course), writing poetry and screenplays, laughing with her family, and watching scary movies.
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.
Katherine Davis
Katherine Davis has a B.A. in Psychology from West Texas A&M with a minor in English. She spends her free time drawing and playing a lot of video games/tabletop rpgs. She also has a gecko and a dog who she loves very much.
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.
Jay Long
Jay Long holds a Bachelor of General Studies from West Texas A&M University. In his spare time, he enjoys watching anime, playing video games, reading, and most anything involving tabletop role-playing games.
Sam Luu
Samantha Luu began working at the Writer's Corner in September 2024. While being a stay-at-home mom to five boys, she earned her associate degree in English at Amarillo College and her Bachelor’s in General Studies at West Texas A&M University. She is a true crime junkie and an avid reader. Her favorite books to read are English literature and her favorite true-crime podcast is Redhanded.
Sean McDonald
Sean McDonald began working at Writers’ Corner in 2016. He holds a B.S. in Professional Chemistry from WTAMU and is currently pursuing a M.S. in Chemistry. His interests include gaming of most varieties, coffee, philosophy, and writing haiku.
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.
Kim Zeman
Kim Zeman began working as a professional tutor at the Writers’ Corner in Oct. 2024. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from WT in 1986 and a master’s degree in education in 2000. Kim taught English at Tascosa High School for 30 years, then spent two years working as a tutor at Tascosa. In her spare time, Kim enjoys gardening and reading, especially non-fiction books by Hampton Sides and David Grann.
Peer Tutors
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.
Birdie Hudson
Birdie Hudson began as a peer tutor in Fall 2024. She is currently pursuing an A.S. in Graphic Design and intends on finding a career in such. In her spare time, she can be found lurking around Barnes & Noble, constructing her own still lifes, or watching various genres of horror movies. Birdie hopes to transfer to UT Austin to continue expanding her knowledge on art forms.
Katie Foil
Katie Foil started at Writers’ Corner in the Fall of 2023. She is pursuing her Associate's degree in Art Education at Amarillo College and will graduate at the end of 2024. Katie spends her time exploring different art forms, collecting trinkets, befriending animals, tending to plants, and studying geology.
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.