News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

Two Poems by Alfred Coleman

In the first installment of our two poems series, Alfred Coleman shares poems inspired by the view from his window in Falmouth.

The Earth Bears Witness

In this beautiful short story, our 3rd year student Spencer B, recounts the different stages in which we come to terms with who we are and find our place in this world.

Event: Guest Speaker Series Jenny Parrott, Writer and Editor at Oneworld publications

Jenny Parrott, Editor at Oneworld Publications, will be giving a talk on Wednesday 6th Feb on our Guest Speaker Series.

Creative Writing, community, literature, The LighthouseFalmouth SOWJJanuary 28, 2019events, guest lectures, fiction, writing

A Conversation with Xan Brooks

‘The story picks you, you don’t pick the story.’ Xan Brooks shares his tips on becoming a writer with the Falwriting team.

Melting White

First-year students, Sam and Eileen, lead us on a Coover-esque journey with their naughty take on a well known fairytale.

Creative Writing, student work, writing, The LighthouseFalmouth SOWJJanuary 8, 2019writing, Creative Writing, fairytale

Finding My Voice

Charlotte Rayment, MA in Professional Writing graduate, shares her top ten tips and exercises for new writers looking to find their voice.

Creative Writing, Industry Focus, writingFalmouth SOWJJanuary 6, 2019careers, skills, professions, creative industries

The Multi-Hyphenate. Why we as writers shouldn't box ourselves in.

Finding it tough deciding whether to be an award-winning poet or an internationally renowned film-director? Daniella Ferguson-Djaba explains why there’s no reason why you can’t have it all.

Creative Writing, Industry Focus, writingFalmouth SOWJDecember 28, 2018careers, skills, professions, creative industries

Shadowy, mopey figures who hang about in the dark: an interview with graduate Anna Cathenka

Rupert Loydell talks to Falmouth graduate and poet Anna Cathenka about her writing, what it means to go in depth into a subject for a range of poems and her two new books.

Being a Modern Female Writer

In this inspiring piece, English and Creative Writing student Maisie Prudames discusses women empowering women through writing.

Creative Writing, writing, student workFalmouth SOWJDecember 22, 2018feminism, writers, female writers

Event: International Short Story Book Club – 5th Dec at The Lighthouse

Join us on our inaugural session of the new International Short Story Book Club where we will discuss Ken Liu’s The Paper Menagerie on Wednesday 5th of December in The Lighthouse at 2:00pm.