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Seal of Approval - Part Two by Sophie Deakin

The second entry of a three-part creative non-fiction series by third-year student Sophie Deakin centred around the history, folklore and natural beauty of the Cornish fishing town of Looe.

Cornish Culture, Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, Seal of Approval SeriesFalWriting TeamFebruary 9, 2022Sophie Deakin, Seal of Approval, Tia Jade Woolcock, Non-fiction, Falwriting, third year, Looe, Cornwall, Cornish culture, RNLI

Dreaming of the Garden by Jess Henshall – Part IV

In this quiet, delicate and evocative memoir series written for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year Creative Writing student Jess Henshall, traces her journey through recovery back to the place that waited for her. This is the fourth and final installment.

Dreaming of the Garden by Jess Henshall – Part III

In this quiet, delicate and evocative memoir series written for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year Creative Writing student Jess Henshall, traces her journey through recovery back to the place that waited for her. This is the third installment.

Dreaming of the Garden by Jess Henshall – Part II

In this quiet, delicate and evocative memoir series written for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year Creative Writing student Jess Henshall, traces her journey through recovery back to the place that waited for her. This is the second installment.

Dreaming of the Garden by Jess Henshall – Part I

In this quiet, delicate and evocative memoir series written for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year Creative Writing student Jess Henshall, traces her journey through recovery back to the place that waited for her. This is the first installment.

Finding Solace in Craft and Clay: an Interview with Emily Tapp

In this new interview, done as part of her work for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year Creative Writing student Jess Henshall interviews local artist Emily Tapp.

Cornish Culture, Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, interviews, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelSeptember 25, 2020Cornwall, artist, artists, interview, CAST, student work, creative non-fiction, writing, writers, Cornish Arts, ceramics, pottery

Entreprenurial Alumni: Adriana Ciontea & Kevin Woodley present Seaborne Magazine

We catch up with amazing alumni Adriana Ciontea and Kevin Woodley to learn more about what they’ve been up to in their time after Falmouth and to hear all about their new magazine, Seaborne.

Steren – Entry 16

Third year English with Creative Writing student, Eleanor Rogers, writes the final installment of the Steren series.

Rubicund – a One-Shot Graphic Novel by Tom Velterop

In this unique comic, 3rd year Journalism and Creative Writing student Tom Velterop, talks to the founders of the Rubicund Café in Falmouth and learn more about this new addition to the town.

Graphic Novel, writing, student work, Creative Writing, CornwallSherezade Garcia RangelAugust 4, 2020graphic novel, music, The Fish Factory, Cornwall, Penryn, falmouth, student work, study skills, student writing, commic

Steren – Entry 15

Joe Clarke-Skinner graduated this summer and now he brings us the penultimate Steren entry!

Natural Scum – a One-Shot Graphic Novel by Tom Velterop

In this new one-shot graphic novel, 3rd year Journalism and Creative Writing student Tom Velterop, shares his experience of attending a concert in Penryn’s Fish Factory.

Graphic Novel, writing, student work, Creative Writing, CornwallSherezade Garcia RangelJune 29, 2020graphic novel, music, The Fish Factory, Cornwall, Penryn, falmouth, student work, study skills, student writing

Battery Rocks by Merriel Gardiner – Winner of the 500-words Ghost Story Competition

This utterly haunting story by MA in Professional Writing student, Merriel Gardiner, is the winner of our inaugural 500-Words Ghost Story Contest. Caution, it lingers in your mind.

Change: a First-Year Student Reflection

Hailey O’Gorman, first-year Creative Writing student, reflects on her experience of moving to Falmouth and starting first year in the Creative Writing programme.

community, Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, student work, series, Tandem piece, Woodlane Campus, writingFalWriting TeamJune 12, 2020tandem, first year, creative non-fiction, Writers, Writing, Falmouth University, Woodlane Campus, Cornwall, falmouth, first years experiences

The World Class Songwriting Coming Out of Cornwall

In this interview, 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Georgia Pine, interviews Cornish band Penny Eyes as part of her work for the Creative Non-Fiction module.

Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, interviewsSherezade Garcia RangelJune 5, 2020music, popular music, Penny Eyes, bands, Cornwall, CORNISH, creative non-fiction, student writing, student, student work

Steren – Entry 13

1st year Creative Writing student, Hailey O’Gorman, writes the 13th entry of the Steren series.

Baner Peran by Nadia Leigh-Hewitson

Read this haunting, unforgettable ghost story by 2nd year Journalism and Creative Writing student Nadia Leigh-Hewitson, shortlisted for our inaugural 500-words Ghost Story competition.

writing, 500-words Ghost Story, Woodlane Campus, student work, series, reading, literature, Creative Writing, CornwallSherezade Garcia RangelApril 20, 2020Writers, writing community, writers from Cornwall, ghost stories, 500-words Ghost Story Contest, Creative Writing, Cornwall

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

Journalism Students Spread Positivity Via the Airwaves

Falmouth Journalism students have teamed up with Cornish radio station Source FM to provide daily news about the impact of Coronavirus in the area. It is on air at 8am and repeated at 1pm every day, with a compilation at the weekend and they are looking for Creative Writing and English students to join in.

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.