News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

My First Year at Uni

Grace Holden, one of our second years, reflects on her experience as a first year Creative Writing student at Falmouth University

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, events, student work, writing, Woodlane CampusFalWriting TeamSeptember 5, 2019freshers, university life, university, student experience, first year, falmouth, cornwall

Two Poems by Dylan Dawson

In the tenth installment of our two poems series, first year Creative Writing student Dylan Dawson takes us to where the winder and hope may be.

community, Creative Writing, poetryFalWriting TeamAugust 22, 2019Two Poems, poems, poetry, Writers, Creative Writing

First Year Commuting Blues

In this insightful piece, first year Creative Writing student Will Kevern describes how he found his place in Falmouth University as an undegraduate student.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, student work, writingFalWriting TeamAugust 7, 2019first year, student experience, student life, undergraduate, Creative Writing, writing, non-fiction

Tyr

Inspired by Celtic Mythology, Creative Writing student Samuel Tempest tells the tale of a fallen warrior meeting his Gods.

community, Creative Writing, student work, writingFalWriting TeamAugust 1, 2019Creative Writing, Writers, writing, student, student writing, student work, undergraduate

Two poems by Adriana Ciontea

In the ninth installment of our two poems series, third year English and Creative Writing alumna Adriana Ciontea illustrates an intimate world of reflection that draws in the body.

community, Creative Writing, poetry, student work, writing, Two Poems seriesFalWriting TeamJuly 30, 2019poetry, poets, Writers, writing, community

Dear Graduates, Keslowena!

A message from our staff to all our 2019 graduates.

Penzance Literary Festival 2019

First year English with Creative Writing student Trilby Morgan, shares her experience of the Penzance Literary Festival.

community, Creative Writing, events, literature, news, student work, writingFalWriting TeamJuly 20, 2019Penzance Literary Festival, Penzance, literature, festival, Cornwall, Writers in Cornwall

University's Only For Clever People

In this reflective piece, first year Creative Writing student Sam Goward describes how he overcame the “clever people” hang-up that first kept him away from uni.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, learn, student work, writingFalWriting TeamJuly 16, 2019student experience, student life, Creative Writing, university, undergraduate, writing, Writers, Falmouth University

Nest: Letter Fifteen

The fifteenth and final letter of Nest, our collaborative epistolary project, written by Dr Sherezade Garcia Rangel.

community, Collaborative Project, Creative Writing, literature, Nest epistolary project, nest, student work, writing, staffFalWriting TeamJuly 12, 2019falmouth, Falmouth University, Nest epistolary project, falwriting, Letter Fifteen

Woodlane Windows Series: Kes Wilkie and Alicia Davies

In the fourth installment of our Woodlane Windows series, writer Alicia Davies responds to the work of Fine Art student and artist Kes Wilkie⁣.

community, Creative Writing, Woodlane Windows, Woodlane Campus, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 8, 2019Creative Writing, Woodlane Windows, Woodlane Campus, fiction, writing, writing community

Writing an Undergraduate Dissertation

In the second installment of our Dissertation Station series, third year Creative Writing student Jessica Gajadharsingh, shares useful tips on how to make the most out of your dissertation.

community, Creative Writing, learn, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 6, 2019dissertation, undergraduate, thrived years, student writing, student work, student life, student experience, advice, academia, academic writing, Writing tips

Nest: Letter Fourteen

The fourteenth letter of Nest, our collaborative epistolary project, written by English with Creative Writing undergrad Dan Hunt.

community, Collaborative Project, Creative Writing, literature, Nest epistolary project, nest, student work, writingFalWriting TeamJune 28, 2019falmouth, Falmouth University, Nest epistolary project, letter fourteen, falwriting

The End of an Era – Goodbye, Falmouth!

In the first installment of our Goodbye Letter series, third year English and Creative Writing student Abigail Martin, shares her experience of studying in the School of Writing and Journalism in Falmouth University.

community, alumni, Creative Writing, literature, learn, student work, Scriptwriting, Woodlane Campus, writingFalWriting TeamJune 26, 2019graduation, end of an era, Diary of a Student, third year, writing, future, postgraduate studies, reflection, goodbye letter

Time Budgeting for Success

In this piece Holly Farr, third year English and Creative Writing student, shares how she managed her time to achieve a 1st on her dissertation.

community, Creative Writing, learn, research, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 20, 2019time management, dissertation, student experience, student writing, student work, study skills, third year

Two poems by Louis James

In the eight installment of our two poems series, third year English and Creative Writing student and poet Louis James takes us to a world where humans and dandelions are slightly closer.

community, Creative Writing, poetry, student work, writing, Two Poems seriesSherezade Garcia RangelJune 18, 2019poetry, poets, Writers, writing, community

Is Serialised fiction Still a Relevant Mode of Publishing? by Maisie Prudames

In this market report, 3rd year English and Creative Writing student Maisie Prudames, investigates serialised fiction and its current relevance.

community, Creative Writing, literature, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 16, 2019student writing, student work, literature, serialised fiction, market report

Woodlane Windows Series: Leanne Ingram & Nelida Taque Nanque⁣ and Rupert Loydell

In the third installment of our Woodlane Windows series, Rupert Loydell responds to the work of Fine Art students and artists Leanne Ingram & Nelida Taque Nanque⁣.

Creative Writing, poetry, student workFalWriting TeamJune 12, 2019Woodlane Campus, Woodlane Windows, Art, poetry, Creative Writing, Falmouth University

Java Wakes

In this piece, MA in Professional Writing student Geraldine Hamblin-Deere, explores a timely escape from a remote island. Content warning: this story contains some graphic and upsetting scenes including references to sexual violence and abuse within the context of pregnancy.