Writer. Poet. Facilitator.

About me

I am a creative writer and facilitator working across poetry and prose. I am particularly interested in embodiment, different ways of looking at nature and how who we are impacts our relationship with the environment. I also love writing about and through pop culture - in general, I’m drawn to the everyday, the domestic and the overlooked. My work has been shortlisted for the Nan Shepherd Prize and the Penguin Write Now scheme.

My background in social research, particularly Gender Studies and public health, is something I actively use in my creative practice. It informs my way of seeing and how I work with people, using my active listening skills from my expertise in qualitative research, often on sensitive topics.

I am passionate about making creative writing truly accessible and am co-founder of the Writing Happiness project with Rachel Lewis. I love running workshops, particularly on nature writing and writing and mental health, and working with and for communities. Please do reach out if you would like to commission me or book me to run a workshop! I’d love to hear from you.

Non-fiction

Shortlisted, 2020 Penguin Write Now Scheme

Special Mention, 2020 Spread the Word Life Writing Prize

Shortlisted, 2019 Canongate Nan Shepherd Prize

Longlisted, 2019 Feminist and Women’s Studies Student Essay Prize

Winner, 2019 Write To End Violence Against Women Awards ‘Best Blog’ Category

Winner, 2014 Write To End Violence Against Women Awards ‘Best Blog’ Category

Poetry

Commended, Young Poets Network ‘Climate Crisis and You’ Challenge

Longlisted, 2020 Streetcake Experimental Writing Prize

Longlisted, 2020 Young Poets Network Bloodaxe Challenges

Nominated, 2019 Best of the Net

Shortlisted, 2019 Streetcake Experimental Writing Prize

Commended, 2019 Young Poets Network ‘Capture the Moment’ Challenge