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Katy Mahood is a Senior Lecturer in Creative and Professional Writing at the School of Arts, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). With over 15 years of professional writing experience across UK publishers, charities, and freelance work, she bridges academic practice with real-world applications. Her academic profile integrates both creative and scholarly pursuits, reflecting a unique interdisciplinary approach.
- Education
- MA (Hons) English Literature, First Class (University of Edinburgh, 2001)
- M.St. Women's Studies, Harrison Scholar (St Hilda's College, Oxford, 2002)
Her research explores the intersection of creative writing with self-theory, using autoethnography and arts-based research to analyze how writing practices navigate individual and cultural identities. Methodologically, she combines therapeutic insights with literary analysis, employing notes from Internal Family Systems therapy sessions to examine creative processes. Teaching areas include fiction writing, narrative nonfiction, and copywriting.
Recent publications highlight her dual focus: the 2023 flash fiction piece Revolutionary Act and contributions to healthcare/architecture literature, notably in Sustainable Healthcare (2012) and The Architecture of Hope (2010/2015). Her debut novel Entanglement (2018) and short stories in the Evening Standard and Underground, tales for London collection demonstrate ongoing literary engagement. Current projects include a second novel in development.
- Scientific Awards & Recognitions
- Bath Novel Award long-list (2016) for Entanglement
- Oxford Flash Prize long-list (2022) for flash fiction
- Harrison Scholar designation during Oxford M.St. studies
As HEA Fellow, she contributes to pedagogical excellence in creative writing education. Professional experience spans editorial roles at UK publishers, charity communications, and freelance writing, enriching her academic practice with industry insights.
