Tim Jarvis

Tim Jarvis serves as a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Cambridge School of Creative Industries within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. A practitioner-critic specializing in supernatural fiction, he contributes significantly to genre studies and creative pedagogy while maintaining an active literary presence through publications and editorial work.

His academic credentials include a PhD in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow, an MA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, and a BA in Film and Literature from the University of Warwick. These foundations underpin his dual expertise in both theoretical and practical dimensions of writing.

Research interests center on genre fiction, the Gothic, innovative writing methodologies, fictocriticism, performance-oriented composition, digital literature, and pedagogical frameworks for creative writing. Jarvis explores liminal spaces between scholarly analysis and artistic creation, often engaging with Arthur Machen's legacy and contemporary weird fiction traditions to interrogate narrative boundaries and supernatural aesthetics.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals sustained engagement with Gothic and weird fiction through both critical scholarship and creative output. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary fluidity, connecting psychoanalytic theory (e.g., Freud's uncanny), posthuman philosophy, digital experimentation, and historical literary traditions while maintaining strong ties to British supernatural writing communities.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Shortlisting for the Lightship International Short Fiction Prize (2012)

As a research supervisor, Jarvis guides students in creative writing practice across genre fiction, Gothic studies, innovative writing forms, digital literature, and fictocritical approaches. He actively participates in literary communities through committee membership with the Friends of Arthur Machen and co-editing their journal Faunus, while his conference presentations at venues like the Wolverhampton Literary Festival and Manchester Metropolitan University's Gothic Festival demonstrate robust scholarly engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries.

His collaborative work with sound artists on drone/ambient music projects—including sleeve notes and multimedia performances—highlights cross-disciplinary innovation, positioning him at the intersection of literary and sonic experimental practices within contemporary creative ecosystems.