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Hastings Hensel is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Coastal Carolina University, where he teaches Poetry, Creative Writing, and Composition. His office hours for Fall 2024 are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, with appointments available via email at whensel@coastal.edu.
He holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from Sewanee: The University of the South. His academic background focuses on literary arts and professional writing.
Hensel's research explores poetry composition, literary journalism, and regional cultural documentation, with emphases on Southern U.S. ecosystems and communities. His current project, The Winyah Bay Watershed: A Literary Field Guide, bridges environmental writing and place-based storytelling. Additional interests include sports journalism and folk traditions.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- Unicorn Press First Book Prize for Winter Inlet
- Iron Horse Literary Review Single-Author Contest for Control Burn
Beyond academia, Hensel operates River Reader Kayaking in Murrells Inlet, SC, and regularly publishes in South Carolina Living, South Carolina Wildlife, and Grand Strand magazines, covering regional culture, ecology, and outdoor activities.
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