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Dr. Josje Weusten is a Senior Lecturer at Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, teaching creative writing, literature, and cultural theory. She holds a PhD in literary studies and is an alumna of the Faber Academy Writing Programme in London. Her academic work focuses on motherhood narratives, gender studies, and discourse analysis, while her creative work blends speculative fiction with contemporary autofiction. She won the 2022 FASoS Education Prize for innovative teaching projects involving podcasts and VR. Her debut novel Fake Fish (2024) explores the dystopian consequences of deepfakes and was featured in Scotland's Book Week Debut Showcase. She also founded Telling Stories Magazine and leads creative writing workshops and summer schools.
Education:
- PhD in Literary Studies, Maastricht University
- MA Cultural Studies
- Faber Academy Writing Programme, London
Research Interests: Weusten bridges academic and creative writing, emphasizing the interplay between theory and practice. Her work interrogates truth-fiction boundaries, societal impacts of misinformation, and gendered representations. She frequently publishes essays on writing craft, publishing ethics, and authorial identity in platforms like The Independent Publishing Magazine.
Notable Achievements:
- 2024: Fake Fish nominated for Best Small Fictions (micro-fiction category)
- 2022: FASoS Education Prize
- 2024: Featured in Low Hanging Fruit Literary Magazine's Special Issue
Teaching & Outreach: Besides university courses, she organizes public workshops and the Maastricht University Creative Writing Summer School (July 2025). Her pedagogical innovations include using VR for presentation training and podcasting projects.
