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Angela Winsor serves as Assistant Professor of English at Hope College, joining the faculty in 2024. She primarily teaches fiction writing courses, mixed-genre workshops, and composition classes that emphasize writing as a process and community building. Before her academic career, Winsor worked professionally as a documentary, commercial, and lifestyle photographer.
- MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction), University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2022
- MA in English, Auburn University, 2020
- BA in Communication Studies, Florida Atlantic University, 2018
Professor Winsor specializes in literary fiction with research interests centered on the relationships between place and identity, contemporary art, and contemporary American literature. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to exploring Southern landscapes and cultural identity through literary forms. She approaches writing as both an individual practice and a communal activity that fosters connection and understanding.
Winsor's publications reveal consistent engagement with Southern identity, environmental themes, and interpersonal relationships. Her work spans fiction, poetry, and literary criticism, with numerous publications in respected journals including Third Coast, Colorado Review, and Southern Humanities Review. Her writing has been distinguished in the Best American Short Story series, highlighting the quality and impact of her creative work.
- Distinguished in the Best American Short Story series
As an educator, Winsor has focused on creative writing pedagogy, particularly how writing can build community in educational settings. She has served as an editor for The Greensboro Review and Southern Humanities Review, contributing to the literary community beyond her own writing. Her presentation on 'Creative Writing as Community Building in First-Year Writing and Literature Classrooms' demonstrates her commitment to innovative teaching approaches.
Based in Lubbers Hall at Hope College, Professor Winsor continues to develop her literary career while mentoring students in writing and literature. Her background in photography informs her literary perspective, creating a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling and place-based writing.
