Howe Center for Business Writing
The Howe Center for Business Writing (HCBW) offers in-person writing consultations for all Farmer School of Business writers. We are located on the second floor of FSB, room 2045.
HCBW consultants are specially trained in business writing and can support writers at any stage of the writing process, from early brainstorming to final drafting. HCBW consultants can help writers with:
- Papers, reports, and team writing projects
- Cover letters, personal statements, and applications
- Honors theses, Miami Plan capstone projects and master’s theses
- Presentations and slide decks
If you have questions about HCBW consulting, please contact HWC Manager Kate Francis (francik@miamiaoh.edu) or HWC director Lizzie Hutton (huttoneb@miamioh.edu).
Make an Appointment
Choose a day and time to meet with a consultant by visiting our scheduling platform, WCOnline.
Common Questions
How should I prepare for my on-campus appointment?
You should come to your appointment with some ideas about what you'd like to work during for your 45 minute consultation. You can bring a print or digital copy of your paper. We ask that you also bring the following, when applicable:
- The assignment sheet and course syllabus
- Any writing you’ve already done, including notes, outlines, or early drafts
- Relevant books, articles, or other resources you’re using
- Any feedback you’ve already received
Are there HCBW consultants who come from an FSB background?
HCBW writing consultants are Miami undergraduate and graduate students from a range of disciplinary backgrounds. Many of the consultants who work at the HCBW in FSB are business majors or minors. All of them have been specially trained to support FSB writers.
You can look through our consultant bios to learn more about their majors and interests. This information may help you find a consultant who would be a particularly good fit for your writing questions or tasks.