English Language, Literature and Creative Writing: A Practical Guide for Students

About Cath NicholsDevon Campbell-HallSarah DobbsTerry McDonoughVal Jessop

Sarah Dobbs received an MA and PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and has also taught at the Open University and Manchester University. Her novel Killing Daniel was published by Unthank Books in 2012 and nominated for the Guardians Not the Booker prize in 2013. Val Jessop received her PhD in Linguistics from Lancaster University and is currently a full-time lecturer in English Language with many years experience in teaching undergraduates. She is also the programme leader for the BA in English Language and Literary Studies. Devon Campbell-Hall completed her MA and PhD in English at the University of Winchester and now serves as a lecturer and course leader for Southampton Solent Universitys English degrees. She is passionate about teaching literature and widening participation in higher education. Terry McDonough lectures in English Language at University Centre Blackburn College having previously taught at several other UK institutions. He recently completed a two-year research project for the Higher Education Academy aimed at establishing links between academia and local community groups. Cath Nichols has an MA and PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and has published poetry including Tales of Boy Nancy (Driftwood 2005) and Distance (erbacce 2012). Her Birdie was shortlisted for the International Playwriting Student Award.