CV

I am a published writer and poet, creative writing facilitator, workshop leader and community builder. 

Alongside my creative practice, I have also worked in a variety of marketing and sales, communications and project management roles for corporate, consumer, not-for-profit and start-up organisations. I pride myself on my creativity, ability to think strategically and sound organisational skills. I am passionate about people, love working in a team, building relationships and supporting others to thrive and reach their creative potential. For my full CV, please email me.

Recent Practice for People & Community

Creative Lead – Communities & Emerging Writers | The Writers’ Block | Nov 2025 – Present

In this brand new role at The Writers’ Block, I will be leading the year-long What[areyour]3Words community project and supporting emerging writers across the programme.

Writer and Poet | 2018  – Present 

I write across genres, from poetry to non-fiction, from short stories to features, my experience is varied and broad.

  • My work has been published in 26 Places in Cornwall, Motherscope, Motherlore, Popshot Magazine, Lionheart Magazine, Blood Moon Poetry,  the southwester, The Lit Platform, A Thousand Word Photos, Reasons to be Cheerful, Strike Magazine and The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories, amongst others.
  • I have performed for the Mum Poem Press, for SproutSpoken, on BBC Upload, at Tunes in the Park Festival and at Telltales. In 2022 and 2024, I was a writer/performer for SproutSpoken with their production of You Are Here. 
  • My poetry has been shortlisted in the Renard Press New Beginnings Competition 2021, in the Dementia Together Magazine’s poetry competition 2023 and in the Benjamin Zephaniah Future Writers Competition 2024.
  • My qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing (Distinction) from Cambridge University, an MA in Professional Writing (Merit) from Falmouth University and an MA in European Cultures (Merit) from Birkbeck University.

Creative Writing Facilitator & Workshop Leader | Sept 2022 – Present

I am an experienced facilitator and workshop leader. Over the past few years, I have designed and delivered bespoke creative writing workshops for a variety of organisations and as part of my own practice, across a range of communities, from mothers to children, from vulnerable adults to early and emerging writers and other artists and creatives. 

  • I’ve created, developed and delivered bespoke workshops for Arts Well, Make It Better, Nanseldan Arts Festival, The Writers’ Block, and the Togetherness Poetry Challenge, amongst others.
  • I have designed and delivered children’s creative writing workshops at Richard Lander School and at the Writers’ Block.
  • I regularly run workshops and courses at Newquay’s local bookshop, Clemo Books, including a monthly Writers’ Club and introductory courses to creative writing. 
  • I lead regular online workshops for audiences from across the world, recent sessions have included: ‘Finding a way back to the page’, ‘Small Acts of Attention’ and ‘Hope in times of darkness’. I have also facilitated online sessions for other organisations such as The Writers’ Block and the Togetherness Poetry Challenge.
  • I hold free weekly online co-writing sessions that are open to all and include a prompt, an extract or poem, a moment of mindfulness as well as time to write. 

Community Host & Facilitator| Calliope’s Writers | Dec 2022 – March 2024

I was co-host of the online writing community for mothers who write, Calliope’s Writers.

  • I helped grow, moderate and facilitate the online forums of the 150 strong community.
  • I regularly delivered workshops and weekly online co-writing sessions for groups of up to 20.

Education, Projects & Publications

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing | Cambridge University| 2022 – 2023 | Distinction

MA, Professional Writing | Falmouth University | 2021 – 2022 | Merit 

MA, European Cultures | Birkbeck University | 2008 – 2010 | Merit 

BA Hons, German with English | King’s College London | 2002 – 2006 | First Class Honours

Recent projects

Poetry Summer School for Mums, commissioned as part of the Togetherness Poetry Challenge

Rainbows in Washing Lines and Cats in Clouds commissioned by Cornwall Council with Make It Better

Ribbons and Wayfinders of Hope, commissioned as part of Make It Better’s ‘A Day of Radical Reimaginings for a Better Future’

Awards

Poetry

  • 26 Places in Cornwall / 26 Tyller yn Kernow Book, Yearle’s Wood – poetry and prose
  • Dear 2020 and Dear 2021 zines, poems published in each issue
  • Blood Moon Journal HerHawthorn published in Issue two
  • Gingernut Magazine two poems published in Issue Two
  • The Mum Poem Press, poem published in Why Mums are Amazing edited by Hollie McNish 
  • Lionheart, a selection of my poems appeared in issues 11 and 12

Non-fiction essays

  • The Little Book of Positive Birth Stories, Berlin July 2015
  • Motherlore, Mothering in the Mist
  • Motherscope online platform three essays: Fledgling, Kisses in the Sky, Circuit Breaker 
  • Many Reasons to Be Cheerful Annual 1, 2 and 3, three essays: Rainbow Washing Lines, Stained Glass Window Biscuits, Snapdragons in Gutters

Articles

  • the southwester – issue two, article: (Be)Longing: On returning home
  • Isabella and Us – ‘In pursuit of the ordinary: Finding extraordinary joy when writing poetry about the everyday ’
  • Strike Magazine – Interview with Huma Qureshi 
  • Popshot Magazine – ‘How poetry has helped parents through lockdown’
  • Lionheart Issue 13- article: Finding magic in the unfamiliar 
  • Lionheart Issue 14 – interview: Hope amid the Storms with Kerri Ni Dochartaigh 

Interviews, podcasts & performances

  • I was recently interviewed by Katie Tregiddan on her podcast, Brackish.
  • I was interviewed by Jenny Rowe for the 12th issue of Lionheart Magazine about writing poetry.
  • I was interviewed by Daniel Pascoe for his BBC Upload Show about writing poetry.
  • I have performed at Telltales in Falmouth, for the Mum Poem Press, at Tunes in the Park festival.
  • I was commissioned for SproutSpoken’s You Are Here performance as a writer/performer in 2022 and 2024.
  • My poem What To Notice was played on BBC Upload Cornwall.

Recent workshop reviews from participants

“An inspirational workshop. Lucy exudes such wholesome energy. The tasks were engaging and produced results we felt proud of or moved by. Lucy has a knack of making you think in a different way. Refreshing. A brilliant night. I loved it.”

“Lucy’s workshop was the perfect way into autumn, and really ignited my passion for writing. Her warmth, expertise, and creativity meant that she created a safe, supportive atmosphere to not only write but also share with other participants. I was left feeling really inspired to write and with a load of new ideas.”

“I signed up to the course filled with excitement: finally a local writing group, and with some trepidation: am I good enough? I didn’t need to worry about the latter, I soon realised Lucy’s gentle and supportive approach would nurture and nourish all the writers in the room; by the end of sessions I identified as a writer and was left hungry for more sessions. The opportunity to attend a live, in-person writing group has helped shape my writing voice and connect with other writers. I highly recommend anyone who wants to whisper or shout ‘I am a writer’ to join Lucy’s writing course.”