Writer in residence
There is a Writer in Residence at York St John, who
spends two days a week working with students to help
their writing, whether it is an essay, a dissertation, a story, an
article, a play, a novel, a song, a romance, a screenplay or even a
text book.
The Writer in Residence can help you to build
on your inspiration; put your ideas on to paper effectively;
improve your writing style and develop your confidence. He is also
available to advise you on getting published, performing your work,
and pursuing a career as a writer.
The current Writer in Residence is Neil
Hanson, author of an acclaimed series of popular histories,
including
The Confident Hope of a Miracle: the True Story of the Spanish
Armada (2006) and
Escape from Germany: the Greatest POW Break-out of the First
World War (2011).
Critics have hailed his work as ‘brilliant’,
‘compelling’ and ‘marvellous’. He is also a very experienced radio
and television broadcaster, a book reviewer, travel writer and
critic for media in Britain, the USA, Australia and New
Zealand.
For more information visit http://www.neilhanson.co.uk/
How can I arrange an appointment to see the Writer in
Residence?
Neil is based in the Holgate Student Centre
each Thursday and Friday and appointments can be made by visiting
the Student Advice Team Desk, by calling 01904 876477 or by
emailing rlfappointments@yorksj.ac.uk