News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

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

The Rise of Interactive Storytelling in Table-Top Roleplay Gamebooks by Dan Hunt

In this market report, 3rd year English and Creative Writing student Dan Hunt, investigates how interactive storytelling contributes to the continuing success of roleplay gamebooks.

community, learn, literature, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 14, 2019interactive storytelling, storytelling, market report, gamebooks, roleplaying, roleplay

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

The Eccentric, Eclectic Fiesta of Mazey Day

Cherie Woodhouse, one of our first year English student, walks us through one of Cornwall’s most peculiar festitivies, Mazey Day.

community, Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, Events, student workSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 4, 2019Cornwall, Penzance, Mazey Day, Summer, festivals, creative non-fiction, Kernow

It Runs In the Family

First year English student Niamh Hitchmough illuminates the traditions and influences that have contribute to make her the person she is today.

community, literature, student work, writingFalWriting TeamJuly 2, 2019student life, student, influences, writing community, English, reading communities, Reading

Beers, Buoys and Barbecues

Bonnie Bolt, one of our first year Creative Writing students, relates her experience of Falmouth’s famous Sea Shanty Festival.

community, Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, student workFalWriting TeamJune 30, 2019Sea Shanty, Falmouth, Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival, Sea Shanty Festival, Kernow, Cornwall

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

Across the Decades: Life After Uni with Lauren Webb and Tillie Corlett

In the third installment of our series of MA student interviews, Lauren Webb and Tillie Corlett share their stories about life as undergraduates.

community, MA Professional Writing, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 24, 2019student experience, undergraduate, university, university life, Falmouth University, MA students, MA

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

Eleven Questions From the Proust Questionnaire: Cherie Woodhouse

To get to know our first years, we decided to ask them eleven questions from the famous Proust Questionnaire. First year English student Cherie Woodhouse, shares her answers in this second installment of the series.

community, interviews, student work, Proust QuestionnaireSherezade Garcia RangelJune 8, 2019community, interviews, student life, student experience, student, first year

Interview with 3rd year Illustration student: Padraig Campbell

In this interview, 3rd year student Max Colbourne talks to Illustration student Padraig Campbell about his collaboration with our students and his work.

community, events, interviews, learn, student workSherezade Garcia RangelJune 6, 2019student experience, student life, student work, collaboration, art, artists, illustration, interviews

Climate Fiction by Dominic Smyth

In this market report, 3rd year English student Dominic Smyth, investigates climate fiction.

community, literature, student work, research, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 4, 2019literature, climate change, market, student writing

Wyl Menmuir on his Isles of Scilly Residency

We caught up with author and one of our very own lecturers, Wyl Menmuir, to talk about his Walking Stories residency in the Isles of Scilly.

community, Creative Writing, learn, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelMay 23, 2019staff, writing community, Writing tips, learn, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, audio

We Are Delighted to Invite you to Our Summer Showcase May 22–29

Come join us for graduate readings, documentary screenings, workshops and exhibitions on May 22–29.

events, community, poetryFalmouth SOWJMay 21, 2019events, Cornwall, poetry, National Trust, falmouth, Art, artists

Eleven Questions From the Proust Questionnaire: Niamh Hitchmough

To get to know our first years, we decided to ask them eleven questions from the famous Proust Questionnaire. First year English student Niamh Hitchmough shares her answers in this first installment of the series.