News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

Winner of the 500-words Love Story Contest: Tell me the Truth about Limpets by Athene Farrington

This excitingly original story by 3rd Creative Writing student Athene Farrington, is the winner of our inaugural 500-Words Love Story Contest. It’ll teach you to look at the sea differently.

500-words Love Story, community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, fiction, series, student work, uncanny readings, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 22, 2020love story, prose poem, short story, short fiction, creative writing, 500-words Love Story Contest, writing, writers, Creative Writing

The Emerging Genre of Cli-Fi by Chloe Francis

In this market report for the Contemporary Writing module, 3rd English student Chloe Francis constructs an overview of the emerging climate fiction genre.

community, learn, literature, Market Report Series, publishing, reading, research, student workSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 15, 2020climate change, climate crisis, cli fi, cli-fi, global warming, fridays for future, climate change literature, market report, genres, student work

A Look at the 2020 International Booker Prize

In this new summer series, 3rd year English and Creative Writing student Jasper Evans, reads and reviews the International Booker Prize shortlist.

A limited time to say, I love you by Georgia Pine

In this new four-part series, written as a portfolio for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Georgia Pine explores the dynamics of love in long distance relationships.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, series, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 8, 2020creative non-fiction, creative writing, Writers, Writing, writers, student, student writing, long distance relationships, love, long distance

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

Conversation with James Holden: War Veteran and Grandfather

As part of her work for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Grace Holden, interviews her war veteran grandpa, James Norman Holden.

community, Creative non-fiction, interviews, learn, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 26, 2020Lockdown, war veteran, World War I, World War II, creative non-fiction, student, student life, student writing, student work

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.

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.

The Cosmonaut by Tom Velterop

In this response to the Literature & Journalism module, we see 3rd year Journalism and Creative Writing student, Tom Velterop, tackles the story of Yuri Gagarin in a traditional news report and in the form of a short graphic novel.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, news, student work, Woodlane Campus, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 8, 2020Yuri Gagarin, graphic novel, Journalism and Creative Writing, creative non-fiction, creative writing, Falmouth University, space, Literary journalism, Narrative journalism

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

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

A Hiker’s Guide to Haunted Forests by Eleanor Rodgers

This uncanny ghost story by 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Eleanor Rodgers, will make you think twice about taking a walk alone in a forest. It was shortlisted for our inaugural 500-words Ghost Story competition.

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

We're Recruiting for Three New Internships!

We are recruiting for three new posts for the new academic year. Interns will focus on building more great content, expanding our audience and bringing new energy to FalWriting. Starting in September 2020, these roles are designed to work as part of the Collaborative Project module.

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.