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The Perils of Spriggans by Rebecca Penfold

The Perils of Spriggans by Rebecca Penfold

A short story about Spriggans, a creature from Cornish mythology, from Rebecca Penfold’s series on FalWriting.

Collaborative Project, Creative Writing, FalWriting, series, student workFalWriting TeamDecember 18, 2020Falmouth University FalWriting, Falmouth University, creative writing, Writing, Rebecca Penfold

Me, Myself, and Sherriff By Connor Hansford

Me, Myself, and Sherriff By Connor Hansford

Connor Hansford examines the legacy of the Surrey rower-turned-writer best-remembered for ‘Journey’s End’

R. C. Sherriff was undoubtedly one of the most boring men who ever lived. He was also one of the most endearing. As the screenwriter of perennial Boxing Day classic, The Dam Busters, Sherriff achieved considerable literary acclaim in his own lifetime, however he has been largely forgotten since his death in 1975.

FalWriting, review, student workFalWriting TeamNovember 30, 2020Falmouth UniversityConnor Hansford, Klaudia Hanssen, FalWriting

Brownies by Rebecca Penfold

Brownies by Rebecca Penfold

Rebecca Penfold’s short story takes us into the world of some mischievous Brownies.

Collaborative Project, Creative Writing, FalWriting, student work, writingFalWriting TeamNovember 27, 2020Falmouth University FalWriting, Falmouth University, creative writing, Brownies

Closing the Book: A Timefold Story: The New Student Podcast, interviewed by Jasper Evans

Closing the Book: A Timefold Story: The New Student Podcast, interviewed by Jasper Evans

In this interview, Jasper Evans talks with 3rd year Collaborative Project group Crackpot Soprano about their upcoming sci-fi/ dystopian narrative podcast, ‘Closing the Book: A Timefold Story’.

Collaborative Project, Creative Writing, FalWriting, fiction, interviews, podcast, student workFalWriting TeamNovember 16, 2020Falmouth UniversityFalWriting, Falmouth University, interview, creative writing, podcast, narrative podcast, scifi

Bairro Alto by Bodil Jonsson

Bairro Alto by Bodil Jonsson

MA student Bodil Jonsson writes about a place she cannot forget.

Creative Writing, fiction, MA Professional Writing, student work, FalWritingFalWriting TeamNovember 13, 2020FalWriting, creative writing, Bodil Jonsson, Falmouth University, Kate Whittington

The Twelve Days Of Halloween by Conrad Gardner

The Twelve Days Of Halloween by Conrad Gardner

Conrad Gardner compiles a list of twelve horror movies to watch during the spooky season.

FalWriting, student work, Writer in ResidenceFalWriting TeamNovember 2, 2020creative writing, halloween, film review

A limited time to say, I love you Part III by Georgia Pine

A limited time to say, I love you Part III by Georgia Pine

In this four-part series, written as a portfolio for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Georgia Pine explores the dynamics of love in long distance relationships. Part III is the 4th and final installment.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, series, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelSeptember 28, 2020creative non-fiction, creative writing, Writers, Writing, writers, student, student writing, long distance relationships, love, long distance

Finding Solace in Craft and Clay: an Interview with Emily Tapp

Finding Solace in Craft and Clay: an Interview with Emily Tapp

In this new interview, done as part of her work for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year Creative Writing student Jess Henshall interviews local artist Emily Tapp.

Cornish Culture, Cornwall, Creative non-fiction, interviews, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelSeptember 25, 2020Cornwall, artist, artists, interview, CAST, student work, creative non-fiction, writing, writers, Cornish Arts, ceramics, pottery

Entreprenurial Alumni: Adriana Ciontea & Kevin Woodley present Seaborne Magazine

Entreprenurial Alumni: Adriana Ciontea & Kevin Woodley present Seaborne Magazine

We catch up with amazing alumni Adriana Ciontea and Kevin Woodley to learn more about what they’ve been up to in their time after Falmouth and to hear all about their new magazine, Seaborne.

Lost Ticket: Memories by Jasper Evans

Lost Ticket: Memories by Jasper Evans

Third year English and Creative Writing student Jasper Evans, responds to Nicki Peter’s poem in the last installment of the Lost Ticket poetry collaboration and series.

community, Creative Writing, Lost Ticket, poetry, series, student work, writingFalWriting TeamSeptember 14, 2020lost ticket, poems, poets, POETRY, prose poem, series, collaboration

Time Travel and a Gameboy by Emory Whaley

Time Travel and a Gameboy by Emory Whaley

In this observant, poignant piece travel writing, memoir piece written for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year English student Emory Whaley, traces her journey through a life lived amidst travel.

A limited time to say, I love you Part II by Georgia Pine

A limited time to say, I love you Part II by Georgia Pine

In this four-part series, written as a portfolio for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Georgia Pine explores the dynamics of love in long distance relationships. Part II is the 3rd installment.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, series, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelSeptember 4, 2020creative non-fiction, creative writing, Writers, Writing, writers, student, student writing, long distance relationships, love, long distance

Chasing the Paper Dragon by Caitlin Stimpson

Chasing the Paper Dragon by Caitlin Stimpson

In this piece written as a response to the Creative Non-Fiction module, 3rd year Journalism and Creative Writing student Caitlin Stimpson, revisits a childhood experience at the Dawlish Chinese New Year celebration.

community, Creative non-fiction, Journalism students, reading, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelAugust 27, 2020creative non-fiction, Writers, Writing, memoir, memories, Dawlish, Chinese New Year, student, storytelling, student work, student writing, Journalism and Creative Writing

Lost Ticket: Mirrors by Nicki Peter

Lost Ticket: Mirrors by Nicki Peter

Third year English student Nicki Peters, responds to Max King’s poem in this new poetry collaboration and series, Lost Ticket.

community, Creative Writing, Lost Ticket, poetry, series, student work, writingFalWriting TeamAugust 20, 2020lost ticket, poems, poets, POETRY, prose poem, series, collaboration

A limited time to say, I love you Part I by Georgia Pine

A limited time to say, I love you Part I by Georgia Pine

In this new four-part series, written as a portfolio for the Creative Non-Fiction module, 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Georgia Pine explores the dynamics of love in long distance relationships. Part I is the 2nd installment.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, series, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelAugust 12, 2020creative non-fiction, creative writing, Writers, Writing, writers, student, student writing, long distance relationships, love, long distance

Graduate Interview: Dan Hunt and Tom Wilkins Editing for GreenTeeth Press

Graduate Interview: Dan Hunt and Tom Wilkins Editing for GreenTeeth Press

In this interview, we catch up with graduates Dan Hunt and Tom Wilkins to find out about life after graduation, what they miss about Falmouth, their advise for current students and how they came to be the editors of GreenTeeth Press’ 3rd anthology.

community, Creative Writing, fiction, interviews, Lockdown, poetry, student work, Woodlane Campus, writingSherezade Garcia RangelAugust 6, 2020GreenTeeth Press, Independent press, poetry, fiction, science fiction, graduates, Falmouth University, publisher, call for submissions

Rubicund – a One-Shot Graphic Novel by Tom Velterop

Rubicund – a One-Shot Graphic Novel by Tom Velterop

In this unique comic, 3rd year Journalism and Creative Writing student Tom Velterop, talks to the founders of the Rubicund Café in Falmouth and learn more about this new addition to the town.

Graphic Novel, writing, student work, Creative Writing, CornwallSherezade Garcia RangelAugust 4, 2020graphic novel, music, The Fish Factory, Cornwall, Penryn, falmouth, student work, study skills, student writing, commic

Lost Ticket: Fix by Max King

Lost Ticket: Fix by Max King

Second year English student Max King, responds to Grace Holden’s poem in this new poetry collaboration and series, Lost Ticket.

community, Creative Writing, Lost Ticket, poetry, series, student work, writingFalWriting TeamJuly 31, 2020lost ticket, poems, poets, POETRY, prose poem, series, collaboration

Steren – Entry 15

Steren – Entry 15

Joe Clarke-Skinner graduated this summer and now he brings us the penultimate Steren entry!

Winner of the 500-words Love Story Contest: Tell me the Truth about Limpets by Athene Farrington

Winner of the 500-words Love Story Contest: Tell me the Truth about Limpets by Athene Farrington

This excitingly original story by 3rd Creative Writing student Athene Farrington, is the winner of our inaugural 500-Words Love Story Contest. It’ll teach you to look at the sea differently.

500-words Love Story, community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, fiction, series, student work, uncanny readings, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJuly 22, 2020love story, prose poem, short story, short fiction, creative writing, 500-words Love Story Contest, writing, writers, Creative Writing