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Welcome Message from Our New Staff Editor, Marshall Moore

staff, Creative Writing, writingFalWriting TeamOctober 9, 2020Marshall Moore, Falmouth University, English and Creative Writing, Creative Writing, FalWritingComment

Dear FalWriting, A Message from Sherezade Garcia Rangel, our Outgoing Staff Editor

In this letter, our Staff Editor for the past two years, Dr Sherezade Garcia Rangel, reminisces about all the team has accomplished during this time and opens the path for a new vision for FalWriting.

Interview with Dr Marshall Moore Our New Course Leader

In this new post, we interview our new Course Leader in English and Creative Writing, Dr. Marshall Moore.

community, Cornwall, interviews, staff, writing, Woodlane CampusSherezade Garcia RangelSeptember 11, 2020interview, Marshall Moore, Falmouth University, Writers in Cornwall, Writers, Woodlane Campus, publisher, creative writing

Time Travel and a Gameboy by Emory Whaley

In this observant, poignant piece travel writing, memoir piece written for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year English student Emory Whaley, traces her journey through a life lived amidst travel.

Lost Ticket: Rot by Grace Holden

Second year Creative Writing student Grace Holden, responds to Sam Tempest’s poem in this new poetry collaboration and series, Lost Ticket.

Ignoring Shiny Things by Wyl Menmuir

If you ever wondered what does the creative process looks like for our very own and established writer, Wyl Menmuir, come read this tale of a magpie.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, fiction, How I Write, staff, writing, Woodlane CampusSherezade Garcia RangelJune 15, 2020how I write, Writers, writing tips, writers from Cornwall, writing community, Writer in Residence, Writing, literature, Creative Writing

Our Statement Against Racism

As many in our community, we have been appalled by the continuous violent presence of racism in the world. This is our anti-racism statement about how we reflect, learn, stand up and work to continue to create a community in which we are all truly free and equal.

Our June Series of Events: Full Programme

Join us every Wednesday in June for a new event hosted by the School of Communication and our producer-in-residence, Colin Midson.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, events, Events, fiction, Lockdown, reading, publishing, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 1, 2020Lockdown, book launch, Event, event, events, jennifer young, staff, writing community, Writing, novel, novelist, novels, Writers, Creative Writing, crime

Lost Ticket: Bladderwracky by Sam Tempest

Second year Creative Writing student Sam Tempest, responds to David Devanny’s inaugural poem for this new poetry collaboration and series, Lost Ticket.

Hyperbole, Exaggeration and Conjecture by Rupert Loydell

In this book review, our very own Senior Lecturer Rupert Loydell, examines this new text by Casey Rae, published by the University of Texas Press.

community, reading, staffSherezade Garcia RangelMay 11, 2020rock 'n' roll, William S.Burroughs, Book reviews, Rupert Loydell, staff

Event: My Lockdown Book Launch by Jennifer Young

Join us this Wednesday 13th of May at 7pm to celebrate the online launch of our very own Jennifer Young’s second book The Running Lie.

How To Practice Gratitude and Stay Connected with Your Loved Ones

Lecturer Chelsey Flood explains the art of gratitude and the positive benefits it can bring.

community, staff, mental healthSherezade Garcia RangelMay 4, 2020gratitude, gratitude practice, mindful, sobriety, Positivity

Eighty One Minutes in the Life of Craig Barr-Green

If you ever wondered what goes on in the wonderful mind of our very own Craig Barr-Green, or if you need a heartwarming moment in the lockdown, spend eighty one minutes with our favourite children’s writer.

community, Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, mental health, staffSherezade Garcia RangelApril 29, 2020Craig Green, Craig Barr-Green, staff, Lockdown, COVID-19, Falmouth, Falmouth University, ways to cope

Event: Online BookBound 2020 Festival

This new, free online literary festival, BookBound 2020, takes place from 27 April to 3 May 2020 and it features a host of writers, including our very own Chelsey Flood. The event aims to raise funds for the mental health charity Mind. Find out more here!

community, Creative Writing, events, Events, fiction, staffSherezade Garcia RangelApril 27, 2020Writing tips, writing for children, Writers, Writing, Chelsey Flood, YA, literature, festival, festivals, Literary Festival

Children's Storytime with Craig Barr-Green

Join us this Friday 24th at 7pm on Teams for a SOWJ exclusive! Our very own Craig Barr-Green will read us from two of his latest picture books. This isn’t one to miss!

community, Creative Writing, events, learn, literature, publishing, reading, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 22, 2020writing community, Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, creative industries, festivals, events, staff

Lost Ticket by David Devanny

Our very own poet and lecturer, David Devanny. initiates this new poetry collaboration with the first poem.

Events: The Writer's Block online Summer Season

The Writer’s Block have announced a whole new Summer Season of events – all online – to support and offer inspiration through these strange times. Many of the events are free or for donation, and many are good to share with friends and family.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, events, learn, literature, publishing, reading, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 15, 2020writing community, Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, creative industries, festivals, The Writer's Block, Cornwall

The Stay-at-Home! Literary Festival

The Stay-at Home! Festival is an international online literature festival designed to (a) prevent loneliness, (b) champion connectivity and community amidst social distancing, and (c) celebrate writing and reading as tools to achieve (a) and (b)! In a nutshell, it is a free and completely online festival.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, events, learn, literature, publishing, reading, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 6, 2020Stay at Home Festival, writing community, Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, creative industries, festivals

How I Write by Jennifer Young

In this new series, members of staff will share notes on their creative process and how they write. We start with author and our very own, Jennifer Young.

community, Creative Writing, learn, staff, series, writing, How I WriteSherezade Garcia RangelMarch 23, 2020Writing tips, Writers, writing community, writing challenge, Writing, Creative Writing, creative industries, staff

Event: Free, Interactive Workshops with Craig Barr-Green and Emily Barr

Join our very own Craig Barr-Green and YA novelist Emily Barr on April 25th at The Writer’s Block to explore building extraordinary new worlds and creating the characters that live in them.