News — Falmouth University English & Creative Writing

In this MaynxFalWriting collaboration, Tillie Holmes and Julia Wrzesinska explore home and isolation.

In the fifth instalment of the MaynxFalWriting series, Nadia Leigh-Hewitson and Liz Tollemache explore ideas of ‘home’ in poetry and photography.

Light and Shadow by Emily Gough

In the fourth of our six-part series in collaboration with Mayn creative, MA Professional Writing student Emily Gough explores the idea of ‘home’ alongside photographer Paris Naik-Neenan.

Limpets by Kate Whittington

In the first of our six-part series in collaboration with Mayn creative, creative non-fiction writer Kate Whittington explores the idea of ‘home’ alongside photographer Duncan Petrie.

Mayn Creative launches collaboration project with FalWriting by Tillie Holmes

An interview with Sophie Twining at Mayn Creative, one of the minds behind the MaynxFalWriting collaboration project.

Collaborative Project, FalWriting, interviews, Mayn CreativeFalWriting TeamMarch 5, 2021Falmouth UniversityTillie Holmes, FalWriting, Klaudia Hanssen, Mayn Creative x FalWriting

The Spur of the Moment by Klaudia Hanssen

A short story by Klaudia Hanssen

The Curious History of Valentine’s Day and How to Keep its Spirit Alive in Lockdown by Emily Gough

A brief look into the history of Valentine’s Day and what it means to a nation under quarantine.

FalWriting, Lockdown, MA Professional Writing, Non-Fiction, student workFalWriting TeamFebruary 12, 2021Falmouth University Valentine's Day, FalWriting, student writing, MA students

Flat Pack by Kate Whittington

A short story by Kate Whittington.

FalWriting, fiction, literature, MA Professional Writing, student work, Woodlane Campus, writingFalWriting TeamFebruary 5, 2021Falmouth university Kate Whittington, Tillie Holmes, short story, short fiction, fiction, student writing, FalWriting, Falmouth University, falmouth, creative writing

Inspire Your Heart with Art on Sunday January 31st by Bodil Jonsson

An essay reflecting on the need for making this upcoming Sunday, 31st January, a National Art Day.

FalWriting, Non-FictionFalWriting TeamJanuary 29, 2021Falmouth Campus WoodlaneBodil Jonsson, Eryn Jones, FalWriting

Interview with Heather McDaid, co-founder of 404 Ink Publishing: The Risks and Triumphs 404 Ink Have Experienced Over Their First Few Years: by Klaudia Hanssen

The story of 404 Ink’s first four years in the publishing industry, told by co-founder Heather McDaid in interview with Falwriting’s Klaudia Hanssen.

writing, student work, publishing, interviews, FalWriting, Creative Writing, Creative non-fictionFalWriting TeamJanuary 27, 2021Falmouth University404 Ink, Klaudia Hanssen, Jasper Evans, Interview, interview, creative writing, journalism, FalWriting, Falmouth University, School of Writing and Journalism

The Case Against International Kiss a Ginger Day by Eryn Jones

A short creative essay about the downside of international kiss a ginger day.

Creative non-fiction, FalWriting, student workFalWriting TeamJanuary 20, 2021Falmouth UniversityEryn Jones, Bodil Jonsson, FalWriting

Cornish Waters by Rebecca Penfold

A short story about the dangers that lurk within Cornish waters, by Rebecca Penfold.

Collaborative Project, Creative Writing, FalWriting, series, fictionFalWriting TeamJanuary 1, 2021WoodlaneFalWriting, Falmouth University, falwriting, student writing, Rebecca Penfold, Sirens, Emily Gough, creative writing

Only Silence by Connor Hansford

Connor Hansford writes a short story inspired by his grandfather, John 'Jack' Hansford.

FalWriting, student work, Creative WritingFalWriting TeamDecember 21, 2020Falmouth UniversityFalWriting, Connor Hansford, short fiction, Klaudia Hanssen

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

Content Call For Spectral Visions Press’s New Anthology: PANDEMIC

Spectral Visions Press send out a content call for creative writers to be a part of their new anthology, PANDEMIC.

Creative Writing, Events, publishing, writingFalWriting TeamDecember 2, 2020Jasper Evans, Spectral Visions Press, FalWriting, Falmouth University, School of Writing and Journalism, Anthology, Pandemic, University of Sunderland

Song for the Forgotten: book release and reflections on the National Trust Publishing Project by Juliet Robertson

Juliet Robertson reflects on the 2019/2020 National Trust Publishing Project and announces the release of Song For The Forgotten by Natasha Carthew.

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

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

Schitt’s Creek Review By Sophie Williams

What do you look for in a sitcom? A few characters that you can sink your teeth into, a couple of familiar settings that you can revisit in every episode, and most certainly, lots of laughter. […] Schitt’s Creek is a Canadian sitcom created by Hollywood A-Lister Eugene Levy with his son, Daniel. Daniel also wrote and directed multiple episodes over their six-year tenure.

FalWriting, MA Professional Writing, reviewFalWriting TeamNovember 20, 2020Falmouth UniversitySophie Williams, Klaudia Hanssen, Falmouth University, FalWriting

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’.