News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

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.

Part One of A Bothy with a View: The Journey

In Part One of A Bothy with a View, Sherezade Garcia Rangel shares her experience of travelling through the Beast of the East from Cornwall to Scotland to a week-long residency in Inshriach Bothy as part of The Bothy Project.

A Letter to Winnie

Love celebrates a century in this letter to Winnie.

writing, staffFalmouth SOWJJanuary 26, 2019creative non-fiction, letter

Pork Floss

MA student writer Evelyn Gascoyne introduces us to an intriguing detail Singaporean snack that takes her back to her childhood.

student work, writingFalmouth SOWJJanuary 20, 2019creative non-fiction, Travel writing, student writing

Our Halloween Guest Speaker Event: Dr Tamsin Spargo talks about 'Until the Day Break'

You’re invited to our Halloween Guest Speaker Talk with Dr Tamsin Spargo, Cornish writer and cultural historian who will be sharing her experience as founder of Perthi Kov and one of the researchers and writers of Until the Day Break. Book your free ticket here.

Where to Find the Best Writing Prompts

Are you lacking inspiration for a story? Something to spark your imagination? Here are writing prompt resources gleaned over many years, just for you.