Creative Writing Research: What, How and Why
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Creative writing research is actively moving us further toward knowing what creative writing actually is—in terms of our human actions and our responses when doing it. It is approaching such things as completed literary works and author recognition within the activities of creative writing, not mostly as representatives of that practice, and it is paying close attention to the modes, methods and functions of the writerly imagination, the contemporary influence of individual writer environments on writers, to writerly senses of structure and form and our formation and re-formation of writing themes and subjects. We certainly understand creative writing and creative writing research best when we remain true to why creative writing happens, when and where it happens, and how it happens—and creative writing research is doing that, focusing on the actions and the material results as evidence of our actions. Creative writing research has also opened up better communication between our knowledge of creative writing and our teaching of creative writing, with the result that we are improving that teaching, not only in our universities and colleges but also in our schools.
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The PhD in Creative Writing at King’s is a practice-led course, incorporating taught elements and aspects of professional development. It is designed to cater for talented, committed writers who are looking to complete a book-length creative work for publication and sustain a long-term career in writing.
Key Benefits
Our unique programme offers students:
- a varied, structured framework for the development of their creative work, with regular feedback from experienced author-lecturers in the department through supervision and workshops
- purposeful engagement with professionals from the publishing and performance industries throughout the course, building potential routes to publication
- valuable teaching experience in creative writing at HE-level through our Graduate Teaching Assistantship scheme
- practical experience in public engagement, through curating and chairing public literary events at King’s
- a community of fellow writers and collaborative projects
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We have over 100 doctoral students from all over the world working on a wide range of projects. Together with our community of postdoctoral fellows, our early career researchers both organise and participate in our thriving seminar and conference culture.
The English department is home to award-winning novelists, poets, essayists, biographers, non-fiction authors, and literary critics, who supervise creative projects at doctoral level within their specialisms.
Works by our staff have won or been shortlisted for a number of literary accolades, including: the T.S. Eliot Prize, the Forward Prize, the Man Booker Prize, the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year, the Costa First Novel Award, the Costa Poetry Award, the Somerset Maugham Award, the Commonwealth Book Prize, the Biographers’ Club / Slightly Foxed First Biography Prize, the U.S. National Book Critics Circle Award, the CWA Gold Dagger Award, the European Union Prize for Literature, the RSL Encore Award, the Los Angeles Times Book Award, the E.M. Forster Award from the American Academy of Letters, le Prix du Roman Fnac, le Prix du Roman Etranger, the Kiriyama Prize, the Republic of Consciousness Prize, the Royal Society of Literature’s Encore Award, and the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. Many of the creative writing staff are Fellows of the Royal Society of Literature.
Their most recent publications are:
Benjamin Wood
The Young Accomplice (Penguin Viking, 2022) – fiction
A Station on the Path to Somewhere Better (Scribner, 2018) – fiction
Edmund Gordon
The Invention of Angela Carter (Chatto & Windus, 2016) – creative non-fiction
Loop of Jade (Chatto & Windus, 2015) – poetry
Anthony Joseph
Sonnets for Albert (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022) – poetry
The Frequency of Magic (Peepal Tree Press, 2019) – fiction
Lara Feigel
The Group (John Murray Press, 2020) – fiction
Free Woman: Life, Liberation and Doris Lessing (Bloomsbury, 2018) – creative non-fiction
Homing: On Pigeons, Dwellings, and Why We Return (John Murray Press, 2019) – creative non-fiction
Daughters of the Labyrinth (Corsair, 2021) – fiction
Beethoven Variations: Poems on a Life (Chatto & Windus, 2020) – poetry
Emerald (Chatto & Windus, 2018) – poetry
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Mayflies (Faber & Faber, 2020) – fiction
The Secret Life: Three True Stories (Faber & Faber, 2017) – creative non-fiction
*may vary according to research leave and availability.
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The list of King’s alumni not only features many acclaimed contemporary authors—Michael Morpurgo, Alain de Botton, Hanif Kureishi, Marina Lewycka, Susan Hill, Lawrence Norfolk, Ross Raisin, Alexander Masters, Anita Brookner, and Helen Cresswell—it also includes major figures in literature, such as Maureen Duffy, Arthur C Clarke, Thomas Hardy, Christopher Isherwood, BS Johnson, John Keats, W. Somerset Maugham, and Virginia Woolf.
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Our postgraduate writing students are given a supportive environment in which to enhance their technique, to explore the depths of their ideas, to sustain their creative motivation, and to prepare them for the demands of the writer’s life beyond the College.
At King's we know that writing well requires self-discipline and an ability to work productively in isolation; but we also appreciate that postgraduate writers thrive when they are part of a community of fellow authors, an environment of constructive criticism and shared endeavour.
That is why we offer our PhD students the guidance of knowledgeable and experienced practitioners. They will have frequent opportunities to interact and collaborate with peers and forge lasting connections within London’s writing industry.
Students will be expected to attend the quarterly Thesis Workshop, and also to take an active part in curating literary events at King’s, including the Poetry And… quarterly reading series. They will be invited to apply for positions teaching undergraduate creative writing modules as part of the Department’s Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) scheme.
After three years (full-time) or six years (part-time), students are expected to submit either:
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£11,450 per year (MPhil/PhD, Creative Writing)
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We place great emphasis on pastoral care and are a friendly and welcoming department in the heart of London. Our home in the Virginia Woolf Building offers many spaces for postgraduate students to work and socialise. Studying in London means students have access to a huge range of libraries from the Maughan Library at King’s to the Senate House Library at the University of London and the British Library.
Our PhD Creative Writing students are taught exclusively by practicing, published writers of international reputation. These include:
Benjamin Wood (Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing)
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Edmund Gordon (Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing)
Supervises projects in fiction and creative non-fiction.
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Supervises projects in poetry.
Anthony Joseph (Lecturer in Creative Writing)
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Jon Day (Senior Lecturer in English)
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Lara Feigel (Professor of Modern Literature)
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Ruth Padel (Professor Emerita of Poetry)
Andrew O’Hagan (Visiting Professor)
*Teaching staff may vary according to research leave and availability.
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Thesis Workshop
A termly writing seminar for the discussion and appraisal of works-in-progress. These are taught on a rotational basis by all members of the creative writing staff, so that students get the benefit of hearing a range of voices and opinions on their work throughout the course.
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Recent speakers have included Amit Chaudhuri, Chris Power, Rebecca Watson, Mendez, Frances Leviston, Joanna Biggs, Joe Dunthorne, Francesca Wade, Kishani Widyaratna, Jacques Testard and Leo Robson.
Other elements of professional development are included in the degree:
Agents-in-Residence
Candidates in fiction or creative-nonfiction will meet and discuss their work in one-to-one sessions with invited literary agents, who are appointed to yearly residencies. These sessions offer writers a different overview of the development of their project: not solely from the standpoint of authorial technique, but with a view towards the positioning of their writing within a competitive and selective industry. Poetry candidates will meet and discuss their work with invited editors from internationally recognised poetry journals and presses.
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Through our Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training scheme, our PhD students can apply to lead undergraduate creative writing workshops in fiction, creative non-fiction, and/or poetry, enabling them to acquire valuable HE-level teaching experience that will benefit them long after graduation.
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Our students are required to participate in the curation of literary events at King’s. They are also responsible for curating Poetry And… , a quarterly reading in which leading poets illuminate the powerful connections between poetry and other disciplines. Students will develop skills in public engagement by chairing discussions and may also perform excerpts of their own writing.
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There is a range of induction events and training provided for students by the Centre for Doctoral Studies, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the English Department. A significant number of our students are AHRC-funded through the London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP) which also provides doctoral training to all students. All students take the ‘Doctoral Seminar’ in their first year. This is a series of informal, staff-led seminars on research skills in which students can share and gain feedback on their own work. We run a series of ‘Skills Lunches’, which are informal lunch meetings with staff, covering specific topics, including Upgrading, Attending Conferences, Applying for Funding and Post-Doctoral Awards, etc. Topics for these sessions are generally suggested by the students themselves, so are particularly responsive to student needs. We have an Early Career Staff Mentor who runs more formal workshops of varying kinds, particularly connected to career development and the professions.
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The Creative Writing discipline supports practice-based and critical research and PhD study focused on creative writing. This research activity is associated with the discipline's Contemporary Cultures of Writing Research Group. The core activity in this type of PhD study is the creation of a book-length work of literature (or script equivalent) and an accompanying critical reflective thesis, which elucidates the research and creative strategies involved in making the work. In this way the essence of the Creative Writing PhD is research through creative practice. The final creative work emerges from and embodies the research questions, and the decisions and discoveries made while producing the work. We welcome applications from candidates suitably qualified and with appropriate writing experience and ability.
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Creative Writing as a Research Method by Jon Cook: Summary and Critical Analysis
Analysis of Jon Cook’s Paper: Creating Writing as a Research Method
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Quick Summary of the Paper:
Jon Cook advocates that creative writing should be viewed as a legitimate research method. He questions the division between creative and critical inquiry. He asserts that reading and writing processes are integral components of scholarly practice. Cook highlights the iterative nature of writing and emphasises the significance of engagement with literary traditions. He also draws parallels between creative and traditional research methodologies, emphasising the potential for creative writing to generate unique insights and perspectives. However, implementing creative writing as a research technique may require assistance with standardisation and evaluation. Some critics argue that it could compromise scholarly stringency and objectivity. Despite these drawbacks, creative writing offers interdisciplinary exploration and innovation opportunities. By embracing creativity and imagination, scholars can expand scholarly discourse and challenge established paradigms. Cook’s proposal encourages scholars to reconsider the role of creative writing in academic research, acknowledging its potential to advance knowledge and scholarship.
Detailed & Critical Analysis of Jon Cook’s Paper:
Introduction:
Jon Cook’s essay offers a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between creative writing and academic research, challenging conventional notions of scholarly inquiry and advocating for a reevaluation of the role of writing in the production of knowledge. Through a nuanced analysis, Cook posits creative writing as a legitimate research method, emphasising its capacity for discovery, revision, and engagement with tradition. By interrogating writing and reading processes within the context of creative and critical writing PhD programs, Cook endeavours to demonstrate the viability and practicality of integrating creative practice into academic discourse. This essay critically examines Cook’s central proposition, elucidating his argumentation and evaluating its implications for scholarly practice.
Central Proposition:
At the crux of Cook’s argument lies the assertion that creative writing constitutes a valid and rigorous form of research. He challenges the prevailing dichotomy between creative and critical modes of inquiry, contending that creative writing offers unique opportunities for generating new insights and advancing knowledge. Cook posits, “The thought that a course of reading is necessary to a writer’s attainment is not new” (Cook) . This statement underscores the interconnectedness of reading and writing, highlighting the role of literary study in informing creative practice. Cook’s central proposition asserts that creative writing is not merely an expressive endeavour but a systematic process of exploration and discovery. He contends, “The first draft raises a ‘research question’ for the writer” (Cook) . Here, Cook elucidates the iterative nature of the writing process, wherein initial drafts serve as catalysts for further inquiry and refinement. By reconceptualising creative writing as a research mode, Cook challenges traditional disciplinary boundaries and advocates for a more inclusive and expansive understanding of scholarly practice.
Creative Writing as a Research Method:
Cook articulates his argument by delineating the parallels between creative writing and traditional research methodologies. He argues that the iterative writing process mirrors the principles of research inquiry, wherein ideas are tested, refined, and developed over time. Cook argues, “Each draft will produce a set of discoveries whose implications need to be tested, rejected, or refined in a subsequent draft” (Cook) . This statement underscores the cyclical nature of the writing process, highlighting its capacity for generating new insights and perspectives. Moreover, Cook emphasises the importance of reading as an essential component of the creative writing process, drawing parallels between literary study and historical research. He posits, “Reading provides writing with historical sense – that, at least, is the basic slogan advanced here” (Cook) . By engaging with literary traditions and predecessors, creative writers synthesise past influences with contemporary insights, enriching their work with diverse perspectives and references.
Viability and Practicality:
While Cook’s proposition regarding creative writing as a research method is compelling, questions arise regarding its viability and practicality within academic contexts. The subjective nature of creative writing and its reliance on individual creativity may challenge standardisation and reproducibility. Additionally, integrating critical commentary alongside creative work in PhD programs may require careful consideration of evaluative criteria and assessment methods. Cook acknowledges these challenges, stating, “The completion of a thesis requires more than one draft” (Cook) . This acknowledgement underscores the iterative nature of the writing process and the importance of revision and refinement in scholarly inquiry. While questions remain regarding implementing and assessing creative writing as a research method, Cook’s exploration opens new avenues for dialogue and innovation within academic disciplines. Ultimately, his proposition invites scholars to reconsider how knowledge is produced and communicated, embracing the creative potential of writing as a means of discovery.
Limitations of Cook’s Proposal:
Although Cook’s proposal has advantages, some limitations do demand consideration. Firstly, the subjective nature of creative writing can make it challenging to standardise evaluation criteria and ensure reproducibility. Unlike traditional research methodologies, creative writing often relies on individual creativity and expression, making it difficult to establish universal benchmarks for assessment. Additionally, integrating critical commentary alongside creative work in academic programs may require careful calibration to ensure balance and coherence. Critics may argue that Cook’s proposal risks diluting the rigour and objectivity of traditional research practices, thus undermining academic credibility and scholarly standards.
Counterargument:
Some quarters have opposed Cook’s proposal, failing to acknowledge the inherent value of creative writing as a versatile and engaging mode of inquiry and expression. Creative writing offers a unique approach to exploring complex themes and concepts across various disciplines. By prioritising creativity and imagination, creative writing encourages scholars to approach research questions from diverse perspectives and experiment with innovative methodologies.
Creative writing’s capacity to generate new knowledge and challenge established paradigms should not be underestimated or overlooked. Moreover, integrating critical commentary alongside creative work enhances reflexivity and critical engagement, enriching the scholarly discourse with nuanced insights and interpretations. Critics should pay more attention to the potential of creative writing to contribute to interdisciplinary dialogue and academic innovation rather than dismissing it without fully considering its value.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Jon Cook’s essay offers a compelling argument for reimagining creative writing as a form of research. By interrogating writing and reading processes, Cook challenges traditional boundaries between creative and critical inquiry, advocating for a more inclusive and expansive understanding of scholarly practice. While questions remain regarding the viability and practicality of integrating creative writing into academic discourse, Cook’s exploration underscores the potential value of incorporating diverse modes of expression and interpretation into scholarly inquiry. Ultimately, his proposition invites scholars to reconsider how knowledge is produced and communicated, embracing the creative potential of writing as a means of discovery.
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Yale university’s 2024 program for humanities in medicine (phm) health professions creative medical writing and art contest awarded first prize in poetry to terri motraghi, a clinical research nurse and online msn candidate in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialty. to read more about yale school of nursing (ysn)’s other prize winners in this contest, please visit ysn news ., by terri motraghi, to read more about yale school of nursing (ysn)’s other prize winners in this contest, please visit ysn news ..
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Rather, to understand creative writing research we need first and foremost to be true to why creative writing happens, when and where it happens, and how it happens. Creative writing research can be: practice-led: where a creative writing project or projects forms the bases of an investigative methodology, often including a critical discussion ...
to develop a new discipline, Creative Writing Studies. The research reported on and analyzed. here argues for creative writing's disciplinary status by using Toulmin's (1972) definition of dis-. ciplinary as a basis for claiming writers' aesthetic documents as data and reporting those data. in an aesthetic form.
Journal of Creative Writing Studies is a peer reviewed, open access journal. We publish research that examines the teaching, practice, theory, and history of creative writing. This scholarship makes use of theories and methodologies from a variety of disciplines. We believe knowledge is best constructed in an open conversation among diverse ...
This paper presents a methodology for creative practice-based research, based on my own research into creative digital writing (and using that work as examples where helpful). It begins with an examination of practice-based research, then compiles a model of practice-based research that pulls from the strengths of various methods of observation ...
The Art of Creative Research helps writers take this natural inclination to explore and observe and turn it into a workable--and enjoyable--research plan. It shows that research shouldn't be seen as a dry, plodding aspect of writing. Instead, it's an art that all writers can master, one that unearths surprises and fuels imagination.
Abstract. This paper utilises a case study approach to examine practice-led research in a specific discipline of the creative arts by examining the range of research strategies utilised during the author's doctoral studies in creative writing. This personal example is then situated within a broader context through suggestions about the ...
Creative writing allows the researcher access. to the individual, but also to go beyond the personal, whereby the 'methods and theoretical ideas as. paradigms may be viewed as the apparatuses ...
The term "creative writing research" can refer to research through the undertaking of creative writing, research about creative writing, or even research using creative writing. Within, around ...
The term "creative writing research" can refer to research through the undertaking of creative writing, research about creative writing, or even research using creative writing. Within, around, or in conjunction with any of these approaches creative writing research can involve investigations into the ways in which creative writing occurs ...
Research in Creative Writing. Showcasing the most innovative research and field-defining scholarship surrounding Creative Writing Studies, Research in Creative Writing strives to define and demonstrate the best practices for creative writing pedagogy both inside and out of the academy. With strong awareness of intersectional identity issues and ...
Research suggests the act of creative writing can have therapeutic benefits. Sorapop Udomsri/Shutterstock January 4, 2024 I research the therapeutic qualities of writing about art - here are ...
Creative Writing Research PhD. The PhD in Creative Writing at King's is a practice-led course, incorporating taught elements and aspects of professional development. It is designed to cater for talented, committed writers who are looking to complete a book-length creative work for publication and sustain a long-term career in writing.
Creative writing can help you to approach your science from a completely different perspective — and boost its impact, says Amanda C. Niehaus. ... My research shows that among northern quolls ...
These creative writers participate in academic research. Doctoral students in creative writing are often required to include a "scholarly preface" to their dissertations, and the proliferation of creative writing studies journals, such as New Writing, TEXT, and the Journal of Creative Writing Studies, opens new venues for young and ...
C. Connor Syrewicz is a Ph.D. student at SUNY Albany where he serves as an editor for the online literary journal, Barzakh.He received an M.F.A. in creative writing from Arizona State University where he served as a prose editor at the Hayden's Ferry Review.His research attempts to describe the social and psychological dimensions of expertise in creative writing.
The Creative Writing discipline supports practice-based and critical research and PhD study focused on creative writing. This research activity is associated with the discipline's Contemporary Cultures of Writing Research Group. The core activity in this type of PhD study is the creation of a book-length work of literature (or script equivalent ...
The A to Z of Creative Writing Methods is an alphabetical collection of essays to prompt consideration of method within creative writing research and practice.Almost sixty contributors from a range of writing traditions and across multiple forms and genre are represented in this volume: from poets, essayists, novelists and performance writers, to graphic novelists, illustrators, and those ...
Analysis of Jon Cook's Paper: Creating Writing as a Research Method Published in: Research Methods for English Studies (Gabriele Griffin) Quick Summary of the Paper: Jon Cook advocates that creative writing should be viewed as a legitimate research method. He questions the division between creative and critical inquiry. He asserts that reading and writing processes are integral components of...
Maura Adela Cruz (she/her) is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley pursuing a degree in English with a minor in Creative Writing. She was raised in California's Central Valley to an Indigenous farmworker community and is of Zapotec and Mixtec descent. Maura's poetry focuses on Zapotec language revitalization while also examining the circumstances imposed by ...
Awarded teaching prizes, granted a variety of national research fellowships, and presently holding five of the College's endowed chairs, the English and creative writing faculty have been amply honored as scholars and as teachers. We are active in our research and our publishing, and participate regularly in national and international conferences.
• In a Creative Writing PhD your writing forms an 'experiment' that you reflect on and analyse. If you ... • You should use your knowledge of writing research proposals for the development of your PhD proposal. However, one thing that is distinct about a PhD proposal is that you are seeking to express
E NHANCING STUDENTS' C REATIVE W RITING SKILLS: AN. A CTION R ESEARCH PROJECT. Laraib Nasir, Syeda Meenoo Naqvi, Shelina Bhamani. Abstract: This research aimed to improve written expression ...
The use of autoethnographic creative writing to tell and reflect upon the challenges of teaching offers a personalised and valuable way to address the complex variables of burnout affecting individuals. Importantly, one does not have to be an expert in creative writing to be effective. More research is needed to determine whether this approach ...
Embark on a journey to uncover the lesser-known treasures of the McGill Writing Centre and Graphos as Dr. Yvonne Hung, the director and coordinator of Graphos, sheds light on the enriching experiences awaiting students. Most students, unbeknownst to them, are yet to explore the multifaceted nature of this academic tool. Unlocking the Writing Centre's Secrets Q: What is some general information ...
Liberty University's Bachelor of Science (BS) in Creative Writing - Journalism is an exciting and dynamic degree program that can help prepare you for a career in the media industry.
These OWL resources will help you understand and complete specific types of writing assignments, such as annotated bibliographies, book reports, and research papers. This section also includes resources on writing academic proposals for conference presentations, journal articles, and books.
Creative Writing B.F.A. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to develop capacity for creative expression. 2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to apply conventions of written expression. 3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in assessing ...
In this article, the authors will describe a creative writing therapeutic group program they developed based on narrative therapy and narrative medicine principles. This was a Social Science and Humanities Research Council—Partnership Engagement Grant funded project, the aim of which was to develop a facilitator's manual for people interested in offering this group, titled "Journey ...
Yale University's 2024 Program for Humanities in Medicine (PHM) Health Professions Creative Medical Writing and Art Contest awarded first prize in poetry to Terri Motraghi, a clinical research nurse and online MSN candidate in the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specialty. To read more about Yale School of Nursing (YSN)'s other prize winners in this contest, please visit YSN News.