Creative Writing

Experiment with all forms of writing to develop your writing voice.

Do you dream of writing for page, stage or screen? You’ll be encouraged to experiment with all written forms and genres, exploring non-fiction, fiction, poetry, children’s literature and writing for digital games. By analysing the most vital contemporary writing within the context of a rich literary, historical and theoretical past, you’ll develop your authentic voice and can specialise to maximise your creative potential. You’ll learn to draft, edit and pitch your work, graduating with a powerful portfolio and a wealth of industry contacts.

You will:
Produce illustrated anthologies, organise mini-festivals or work with a business as part of a collaborative project
Attend our guest lecture series, where you’ll have the chance to build contacts within all facets of the literary world
Have the opportunity to attend and participate in literary events such as Falmouth Book Festival and the North Cornwall Book Festival
Take inspiration from The Lighthouse – the glorious workspace at the heart of our community – which hosts everything from skills and craft workshops to board game sessions, literary quizzes and poetry readings
Use the stunning natural surroundings as inspiration for the writing process
Contribute to a vibrant, thriving writing community through FalWriting, our student-led online magazine, or by reading your work at our literary evenings