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Kelly Grey Carlisle is an Associate Professor of English at Trinity University in San Antonio, with affiliated appointments in Environmental Studies and Creative Writing. She teaches courses in Creative Nonfiction Writing, Editing and Publishing, and First Year Experience seminars, bringing her expertise in memoir and personal essay writing to the classroom.
Professor Carlisle's research focuses on creative nonfiction, particularly memoir writing, personal essay, and immersion writing techniques. Her work explores the connections between place, history, and personal narrative, with a current book project examining Durham Cathedral in northern England. She has developed innovative place-based writing exercises that help students find inspiration in their immediate environments.
Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the intersections of personal narrative, place, and creative process. The articles show a progression from practical teaching applications ('Place-based Writing Exercises', 2012) to broader explorations of discovery in writing ('The Art of Discovery', 2014) culminating in her acclaimed memoir 'We Are All Shipwrecks' (2017).
- Four notable essays in Best American Essays
- Starred review for 'We Are All Shipwrecks' from Library Journal
- Starred review for 'We Are All Shipwrecks' from Shelf Awareness
Professor Carlisle serves as a board member for Green Spaces Alliance, a local environmental conservation nonprofit, connecting her academic interests with community engagement. Her teaching approach emphasizes helping students discover their unique voices through immersive writing practices and place-based exploration, making her a distinctive presence in Trinity University's English department and creative writing community.
Her research on Durham Cathedral represents a continuation of her exploration of historical spaces and personal narrative, building on the themes established in her memoir while expanding into new historical and architectural contexts.
