News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

Hyperbole, Exaggeration and Conjecture by Rupert Loydell

In this book review, our very own Senior Lecturer Rupert Loydell, examines this new text by Casey Rae, published by the University of Texas Press.

community, reading, staffSherezade Garcia RangelMay 11, 2020rock 'n' roll, William S.Burroughs, Book reviews, Rupert Loydell, staff

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.

Steren – Entry 12

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

Children's Storytime with Craig Barr-Green

Join us this Friday 24th at 7pm on Teams for a SOWJ exclusive! Our very own Craig Barr-Green will read us from two of his latest picture books. This isn’t one to miss!

community, Creative Writing, events, learn, literature, publishing, reading, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 22, 2020writing community, Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, creative industries, festivals, events, staff

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

Events: The Writer's Block online Summer Season

The Writer’s Block have announced a whole new Summer Season of events – all online – to support and offer inspiration through these strange times. Many of the events are free or for donation, and many are good to share with friends and family.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, events, learn, literature, publishing, reading, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 15, 2020writing community, Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, creative industries, festivals, The Writer's Block, Cornwall

The Stay-at-Home! Literary Festival

The Stay-at Home! Festival is an international online literature festival designed to (a) prevent loneliness, (b) champion connectivity and community amidst social distancing, and (c) celebrate writing and reading as tools to achieve (a) and (b)! In a nutshell, it is a free and completely online festival.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, events, learn, literature, publishing, reading, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 6, 2020Stay at Home Festival, writing community, Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, creative industries, festivals

Emma Wright in conversation with Craig Green & Luke Thompson

Join us next Tuesday 3rd March in Lecture Theatre 1 at 6pm for a conversation with Emma Wright, founder of the EMMA PRESS.

community, Creative Writing, Events, events, interviews, reading, staff, Woodlane Campus, writingFalWriting TeamFebruary 26, 2020Emma Press, Luke Thompson, Craig Green, Independent press, Publishing, The Lit Platform, Stranger Collective, Falmouth University, falmouth

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.