News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

The Cosmonaut by Tom Velterop

In this response to the Literature & Journalism module, we see 3rd year Journalism and Creative Writing student, Tom Velterop, tackles the story of Yuri Gagarin in a traditional news report and in the form of a short graphic novel.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, news, student work, Woodlane Campus, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 8, 2020Yuri Gagarin, graphic novel, Journalism and Creative Writing, creative non-fiction, creative writing, Falmouth University, space, Literary journalism, Narrative journalism

Our June Series of Events: Full Programme

Join us every Wednesday in June for a new event hosted by the School of Communication and our producer-in-residence, Colin Midson.

community, Cornwall, Creative Writing, events, Events, fiction, Lockdown, reading, publishing, staff, writingSherezade Garcia RangelJune 1, 2020Lockdown, book launch, Event, event, events, jennifer young, staff, writing community, Writing, novel, novelist, novels, Writers, Creative Writing, crime

A Hiker’s Guide to Haunted Forests by Eleanor Rodgers

This uncanny ghost story by 2nd year English and Creative Writing student Eleanor Rodgers, will make you think twice about taking a walk alone in a forest. It was shortlisted for our inaugural 500-words Ghost Story competition.

Lost Ticket: Bladderwracky by Sam Tempest

Second year Creative Writing student Sam Tempest, responds to David Devanny’s inaugural poem for this new poetry collaboration and series, Lost Ticket.

The Safdie Brothers and Their Leading Men

First year Conrad Gardner examines a decision by Hollywood’s hottest new filmmakers and takes a lesson for his own creative practice.

community, Scriptwriting, Screenwriting, student work, writingFalWriting TeamMay 18, 2020Twilight, David Cronenberg, Safdie Brothers, Adam Sandler, film, filmmaking, Uncut Gems, Oscars, review, film review, film studies

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.

We're Recruiting for Three New Internships!

We are recruiting for three new posts for the new academic year. Interns will focus on building more great content, expanding our audience and bringing new energy to FalWriting. Starting in September 2020, these roles are designed to work as part of the Collaborative Project module.

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

Lost Ticket by David Devanny

Our very own poet and lecturer, David Devanny. initiates this new poetry collaboration with the first poem.

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

Hunting for Golf Balls by Tom Velterop ⁠– Part IV

The fourth and final installment of third-year Journalism & Creative Writing student Tom Velterop’s memoir about the loss of his father, following the paths they had once taken through a golf course and its last refuge of wilderness.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, series, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 8, 2020memoir, creative non-fiction, student, loss, golf, creative writing

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

Hunting for Golf Balls by Tom Velterop ⁠– Part III

The third installment of third-year Journalism & Creative Writing student Tom Velterop’s memoir about the loss of his father, following the paths they had once taken through a golf course and its last refuge of wilderness.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, series, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelApril 1, 2020memoir, creative non-fiction, student, loss, golf, creative writing

Women in Sport by Cherie Woodhouse

In this piece, 2nd year English student Cherie Woodhouse explains her experience and relationship with sports and the challenges and benefits of coming to it as woman.

community, research, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelMarch 30, 2020women, women in sport, this girl can, gender stereotypes, gender expectations, ladylike, roller derby

Hunting for Golf Balls by Tom Velterop ⁠– Part II

The second installment of third-year Journalism & Creative Writing student Tom Velterop’s memoir about the loss of his father, following the paths they had once taken through a golf course and its last refuge of wilderness.

community, Creative non-fiction, Creative Writing, series, student work, writingSherezade Garcia RangelMarch 25, 2020memoir, creative non-fiction, student, loss, golf, creative writing

How I Write by Jennifer Young

In this new series, members of staff will share notes on their creative process and how they write. We start with author and our very own, Jennifer Young.

community, Creative Writing, learn, staff, series, writing, How I WriteSherezade Garcia RangelMarch 23, 2020Writing tips, Writers, writing community, writing challenge, Writing, Creative Writing, creative industries, staff

Hunting for Golf Balls by Tom Velterop ⁠– Part I

Tom Velterop, third-year Journalism & Creative Writing student, writes about the loss of his father, following the paths they had once taken through a golf course and its last refuge of wilderness.