UofG CreativeWriting

Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow (@UofGlasgow).Tweets by @ekreeder, @louisewelsh00, @cjesscooke, @zoestrachan, @colinjherd, Sophie Collins

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Zachary Boyd (1585–1653) was a minister, poet & #UniversityofGlasgow academic who lived through one of Scotland’s most turbulent centuries. His rediscovered library offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a man who met kings and wrote plays at a time of revolution.

Read more: https://t.co/iGx44yiNFh

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Congrats to @louisewelsh00 of @UofGWriting and architect @JudeBarber1 on winning an Inspiring City Award for their podcast 'Who Owns the Clyde?' 👏

The awards mark Glasgow’s 850th anniversary and celebrate those making a positive impact on city life.

https://t.co/dNik7ICuO2

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

Well done Frances!

[C.J. Cooke @CJessCooke]

A pleasure to see former @UofGlasgow @UofGWriting student @Franapunk999 holding a room of publishers, authors (inc. Lee Child!) and booksellers in the palm of her hand as she described her incredible debut novel A BAD, BAD PLACE which was written during the MLitt! Superstar!!

[C.J. Cooke @CJessCooke]

A pleasure to see former @UofGlasgow @UofGWriting student @Franapunk999 holding a room of publishers, authors (inc. Lee Child!) and booksellers in the palm of her hand as she described her incredible debut novel A BAD, BAD PLACE which was written during the MLitt! Superstar!!

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

@DaftLimmy https://t.co/zChmGKSfXo

[Greg Thomas/Oo Press @Gregchthomas]

There are two new poem-postcards for sale over at https://t.co/KkpCM92p8B, just in time for the summer solstice. £5 for Nicky Melville's *how is now* and @em_filtness's *sparkles of time*

https://t.co/K6g7u2WDsf

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Congrats to @UofGWriting grad Margaret McDonald on winning the Carnegie Medal for Writing-the youngest ever winner 🎉

Her advice for writers: "It's the very clichéd ‘never give up’. Sadly, it totally works!"

See Margaret's UofG 'Books of my Life' feature:https://t.co/byOVSrn97O

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

Very pleased and proud of our graduate Margaret McDonald!

[University of Glasgow @UofGlasgow]

Congrats to @UofGWriting grad Margaret McDonald on winning the Carnegie Medal for Writing-the youngest ever winner 🎉

Her advice for writers: "It's the very clichéd ‘never give up’. Sadly, it totally works!"

See Margaret's UofG 'Books of my Life' feature:https://t.co/byOVSrn97O

[New Writing North @NewWritingNorth]

We are thrilled to announce the Jerwood Fellowship for Emerging Writers at New Writing North.

Awarded to three early-career writers, currently living in the North of England.

Each writer will receive a bursary of £10,000 and a bespoke package of support.

[Prof Dimitra Fimi @Dr_Dimitra_Fimi]

On J.R.R. Tolkien and James Joyce. Happy #bloomsday2025!
Link in 2nd tweet!
@TolkienSociety @JamesJoyceCentr @bloomsdayfest @FiatLingua

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

Who owns the Clyde live Mapathon is this Saturday 21st June in the Briggait, Glasgow. You can contribute to their crowdfunder online or simply turn up on the day! Let's find out who owns our iconic River! https://t.co/FJqPYwvEe7

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

@Luciawriter @valmcdermid @BlackSpringUK Congratulations Lucia!

[Lucia Cascioli @Luciawriter]

Thrilled to be included in #CrimeBits 2: 100 Opening Gambits for Great Thrillers & Linked Mystery Puzzles: Selected & with an Introduction by @valmcdermid! A big thank you to @BlackSpringUK #amwriting

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

We are saddened by the news of the passing of @SirGeoffPalmer A much loved and respected academic and activist. A generous man and an Honorary Dr of @UofGlasgow We will miss you, Geoff https://t.co/7LJV6BoZTN

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

Who owns the Clyde? Live Mapathon https://t.co/rDP819EKjT

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

A week today, Saturday 211t June, join @TheEmpireCafe for a live Mapathon. One £5 live landsearch will be rewarded with a Citizen Bond created by Edwin Pickstone. Help uncover #WhoOwnstheClyde https://t.co/gaGxrjOKzU @ArchiFringe

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

@gilleanmcd @LSTateAuthor @glasgowmedhums @rcpsglasgow @glasgowlife Congratulations Gillean! This is such a great project!

[Gillean McDougall 💙 @gilleanmcd]

Thanks to @LSTateAuthor for interviewing me about my projects in health archives, the winding road getting here and the power of creative engagement with memory and family. Please share if you can! @UofGWriting @glasgowmedhums @rcpsglasgow @glasgowlife

https://t.co/2tNu6VlJ7v

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

Congratulations to our graduate @@SunshineScot 💐👏👏👏👏

[Gillian Shirreffs @SunshineScot]

The obligatory, but very exciting, unboxing video. Elephant will be available in the shops in a couple of weeks but you can get an advance copy right now on my amazing publisher’s website... https://t.co/MWm88Xuv6O 💛

[UofG CreativeWriting @UofGWriting]

Please join us for this exciting event on Wednesday 14th May @UofGlasgow Memorial Chapel. Let's give the Columbian River Guardians a warm Glasgow welcome! 🌊https://t.co/Oik6L9X0AY