Steve Evans

Steve Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of English, Creative Writing & Australian Studies at Flinders University's College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. He teaches creative writing across poetry, fiction, and non-fiction genres while serving as a literary editor for international and Australian journals.

His educational qualifications include a PhD, MA in Creative Writing, BEc, and Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education).

• PhD
• MA (Creative Writing)
• BEc
• Grad. Cert. Education (Higher Ed.)

Evans' research centers on contemporary poetry and prose, creative writing pedagogy, and practice-based inquiry. He uniquely bridges literary arts with disciplines like accounting and viticulture, exploring how narrative techniques enhance technical education and sustainability discourse. His work emphasizes community engagement through literary festivals and writer mentorship.

Publication trends reveal interdisciplinary innovation, notably applying creative writing to accounting education (2016) and sustainable viticulture (2015). Recent creative outputs include Easy Money (2019), Unearthly Pleasures (2021), and Animal Instincts (2023), demonstrating sustained productivity in both scholarly and literary domains.

His accolades include:

• Queensland Premier's Poetry Award
• Gawler Poetry Prize
• Union Arts Poetry/Fiction Prizes
• Barbara Hanrahan Fellowship
• Multiple shortlistings for national prizes

Evans actively mentors emerging writers through freelance editing and community workshops. He has served on seven literary festival committees and arts funding panels, while previously leading as Head of Department and Program Coordinator. His grant activity includes the Barbara Hanrahan Fellowship supporting literary research.

He collaborates with Friendly Street Poets, Writers SA, and the Australasian Association of Writing Programs, extending his influence through community writing groups and national literary organizations.