James Scoles

James Scoles is a Lecturer at the Department of English within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Winnipeg.

He holds degrees from Arizona State University, North Dakota University, and Southern Illinois University. His professional focus includes Creative Writing, with specializations in Poetry, Memoir, Short Fiction, and Creative Non-Fiction, alongside teaching Indigenous, Canadian, American, and World Literatures.

His research and creative work emphasize contemporary literary forms, cultural identity, and personal narratives. His publications, such as The Trailer and Last Train Home, highlight themes of travel, regional life, and emotional introspection.

Notable awards include the CBC Poetry Prize and Memoir Prize Winner from the Fish Anthology, along with multiple nominations for the Journey Prize, Pushcart Prize, and Western and National Magazine Awards.

His teaching areas cover Creative Writing techniques, Great Authors, Topics in Literature, and comparative studies in Indigenous, Canadian, American, and other world literatures.