News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

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.

Steren – Entry 13

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

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.

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.

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

Steren – Entry 12

2nd Year English with Creative Writing student, Nicky Peters, writes the 12th instalment 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

Lost Ticket by David Devanny

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

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: Join us for a talk with novelist, Yara Rodrigues Fowler

Join us this Tuesday 3rd of March for a talk with novelist Yara Rodrigues Fowler about her writing, and reading from her novel, Stubborn Archivist.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, Events, events, learn, literature, Woodlane Campus, writingFalWriting TeamMarch 2, 2020Yara Rodrigues Fowler, Event, The Lighthouse, Woodlane Campus, Falmouth, Falmouth University

Event: Talk with lecturer Dr Sherezade Garcia Rangel about On The Hill, her unique narrative podcast

Come join us for a talk with lecturer Dr Sherezade Garcia Rangel next Thursday 27 February at 6pm in The Lighthouse. about her unique and innovative podcast, On The Hill.

Event: Reading with Yasmin Rahman, YA Debut Author

Come join us for a reading with YA author Yasmin Rahman next Monday 17 February at 6pm in The Lighthouse. This is a free event, but booking is recommended. Trigger warning: Yasmin will discuss her novel All the Things we Never Said which deals with suicide, sexual abuse and mental health issues.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, Events, literature, reading, Woodlane CampusFalWriting TeamFebruary 12, 2020Yasmin Rahman, All the Things we Never Said, YA, young adult, Woodlane Campus, Falmouth University, Reading, event, Contemporary Writing

Students Should Be Able to Bring Their Cats to University

First-year students are asked to write a 500 word persuasive speech as a part of their first-term portfolios. The topic can be anything the writer wants. One writer chose to address a small but deeply personal injustice.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, literature, student work, writingFalWriting TeamFebruary 3, 2020Creative Writing, Writers, Writing, student work, persuasive speech, cats

Steren – Entry Seven

Second year English with Creative Writing student, Dylan Dawson, writes the Seventh entry to the Steren series.

Collaborative Project, Cornwall, Creative Writing, epistolary, fiction, literature, steren, series, student work, writingFalWriting TeamJanuary 31, 2020Steren epistolary project, steren, writing, space, letter, epistolary, student writing

Event: What Are Agents Looking For with Kate Johnson

Join us next Thursday 6 February at The Lighthouse for an evening with Kate Johnson and find out from a real expert what literary agents are looking for. We’ll also announce the winner of our Ghost Story Competition!

community, Cornwall, Events, learn, student work, uncanny readings, writing, Woodlane CampusFalWriting TeamJanuary 29, 2020literary agent, event, Mackenzie Wolf, ghost stories, Writing tips, Writing, Writers, writing community

Poetry Reading: Rupert Loydell and Sarah Cave

Sarah Cave & Rupert Loydell invite you to a poetry reading to celebrate their new book A Confusion of Marys at the Falmouth Art Gallery on Thursday 20th February, 6–8pm.

alumni, community, Cornwall, poetry, staff, writingFalWriting TeamJanuary 27, 2020poetry, poets, writers from Cornwall, writing community, Falmouth, Falmouth Art Gallery, Falmouth University, staff publications, staff

Woodlane Windows Series: Luke Hamel-Cooke and Eileen Walden

Eileen Walden reacts to the artwork of Luke Hamel-Cook in this latest edition to the Woodlane Windows series.

Cornwall, Creative Writing, literature, poetry, series, student work, Woodlane Campus, Woodlane WindowsFalWriting TeamJanuary 24, 2020Woodlane Windows, Woodlane Campus, poems, poetry, writing, art

Misyow yn Kernow: mis Genver (January)

Third year English and Creative Writing student Juliet Robertson welcomes in the new year with help from the Cornish language.

Cornish Culture, Cornwall, Creative Writing, learn, student work, writingFalWriting TeamJanuary 22, 2020Cornwall, Kernow, language, student, writing, new year, resolutions, great outdoors, hobbies, beach

Spontaneous, energetic, beautiful: An Interview with Illustrator Steve Buckler

The illustrator behind the National Trust's new book Song for the Forgotten speaks with Juliet Robertson, part of the National Trust Project team about his style, influences and how he feels to be a published artist.