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Programme Director, MA in Creative Writing

Chris obtained his PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Hull. His debut nonfiction book, The Fear Talking, was published in 2020. Chris lectures in Creative Writing, guest lectures in subjects of mental health, teaches reflective writing to Mental Health Nursing Students, and runs PhD and cross-faculty writing workshops.

He applies Creative Writing techniques in research projects on hoarding, bereavement and gendered barriers. 

Dr Christopher Westoby

Publications and achievements

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