About

I am a writer, teacher and creative. I am the founder of Derbyshire Writing School, where I teach creative and professional writing and provide coaching, as well as writing freelance content for corporate clients. I run retreats and writing events across Derbyshire. At the University of Derby, I am a Creative Writing lecturer.

Teaching responsibilities

For the academic year 2021-22, I was the Programme Leader for the MA Creative Writing.

I now teach on a sessional basis. 

My expertise is non-fiction writing, employability and ghost writing. 

Modules I've taught on include:

• Working as a writer
• Writing commission 

• Writing workshop

• Content development

Professional interests

I am interested in using creative writing as a tool to develop teams and to build personal resilience and self-efficacy

Membership of professional bodies

• National Association of Writers in Education
• The Alliance of Independent Authors 

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Event Management, University of Derby, 2011
• Certificate in Education and Training, 2019
• MA Creative Writing, University of Derby, 2020

Experience in industry

As the founder of Derbyshire Writing School, I also host a writing podcast called Begin. I work as a freelance writer and content creator, as well as teaching within Adult Education and Further Education. My background is event and project management and I worked within business development roles.

Additional interests and activities

I enjoy reading, writing and walking

Recent publications

Stroud, L. (2020) Everyday Storytellers, UK: Randan Press