Tim Earley

Tim Earley is an Online Instructor in the Department of English at the University of Mississippi, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He specializes in teaching creative writing, early British literature, Appalachian literature, and fantasy literature. His professional work includes authoring five poetry collections and contributions to the tabletop role-playing game industry.

Education:

• B.A. in Communications, University of South Carolina-Columbia (1991)
• Other Creative Writing, University of Alabama (1995)
• MFA in Creative Writing, University of Alabama (1998)

Research/Teaching Focus: Earley's expertise spans creative writing pedagogy, medieval and early modern British literature, regional Appalachian literary traditions, and fantasy narrative structures. His creative work bridges poetry and collaborative storytelling in RPG contexts.

Academic Contributions: Teaches over 20 courses including Shakespeare, African American Literature, and English Composition. Associated with African American Studies and English B.A. programs.

Professional Activities: No grants or lab affiliations explicitly noted in available materials.