News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

Spring Zing: 10 Ways to Boost Your Creativity

'April is the cruellest month ...' for writers. Here's how to get your brain going anyway.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJMarch 29, 2018spring, writing, creative writing, writers, april

The Truesdale Show Goes Live!

The much-anticipated comedy drama podcast the Truesdale Show is here! The podcast is written and created by English and Writing undergraduate Kitto Maddrell and has been produced in collaboration with around 50 Falmouth University students.

writing, student work, news, communityFalmouth SOWJMarch 28, 2018podcast, student work, LGBTQ

Tradition & the Social Media Poet: Alice Oswald & Rupi Kaur

Melissa compares classical poetry and the emergence of the new social media poets, looking to Oswald and Kaur as representatives.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJMarch 22, 2018Alice Oswald, Writer in Residence, Rupi Kaur, social media, poetry, poet, writing, writers

Books-it: Will Brexit Change What We Read?

Daniella explores what Britain's break with Europe is likely to mean for writers, publishers and readers.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJMarch 8, 2018Brexit, European Union, Reading, dystopia, dystopian

Perfect Writing Spots in Penryn and Falmouth

When we write, finding the right place to do it is important. Lucky for us, Cornwall is flowing with creativity, especially for writers, where inspiration can be found everywhere.

The Chain Locker Pub: Uncovering the past

Falmouth’s iconic pub takes its name from the grimiest place on the ship. Despite its recent refurb, the Chain Locker’s gritty past can be witnessed through the clues once hidden in its walls

communityFalmouth SOWJFebruary 28, 2018Chain Locker, Falmouth, pub life, Cornwall, local

Diary of a Student: The Halfway Mark

Having completed one half of her Creating Writing degree, Adriana reflects on what she's learned so far.

Portrait of the Academic as a Student: Eleanor Yule

Screen-writing lecturer Eleanor Yule shares her experiences as a student

communityFalmouth SOWJFebruary 22, 2018portraits, screenwriting, staff

Philip Pullman & the Art of Storytelling

Children's book author Philip Pullman is a master of the craft; read The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage and you may agree.

Fictional Selves: Social Media and Mental Health

Is social media getting you down? Charlotte lays bare the facts and fictions of what we put online, and how it affects us.

community, newsFalmouth SOWJFebruary 21, 2018social media, fiction, university life, mental health

What Tuck Everlasting Taught Me About Life

Carly details her love for a YA classic.

communityFalmouth SOWJFebruary 18, 2018Tuck Everlasting, books, reviews, movies, literature, YA

Focus: Tips & Tricks for Better Productivity

Focus is one of the most important skills to learn, and yet an undeniably tricky thing to master. With term two revving its engine and preparing to throw us all headfirst back into studying with reading lists longer than your forearm, it is important to get back into the zone.

communityFalmouth SOWJFebruary 15, 2018focus, tips, help, academic, new term

Call for Submissions from Powerful New Voices

Interview with Hannah Vaughan, the Falwriting graduate who helped found MARGO, on what they're looking for, and how the anthology speaks to current conversations on women in society.