Despite the adage "there are no writing emergencies," at times situations invite or require immediate written response. In a modern era of social media and with the constancy of "crisis," knowing when, how, and why to respond quickly is increasingly important. In Writing Emergencies, a diverse group of authors contribute scholarly, narrative-based discussions of writing emergencies, descriptions of more and less successful strategies, and a reflective conclusion that offers implications for writing studies praxis and theory.