I am a freelance writer and also work for an A.I start-up in Newcastle upon Tyne. Before this, I studied an MA in Creative Writing at UEA and previously read English and Related Literature at The University of York, where I co-founded the literary journal The Narrator. My most recent collection of poetry ‘Lizzie on the Rocks’ was published by Mudfog Press in 2019 (see ‘Publications’ for a full list of works, ‘Publicity’ for reviews).
Originally from Stockton-on-Tees, my writing explores the industrial heritage and regional landscapes of the North East, with a particular interest in coastlines. Influenced by the experiences of family members with autism, I am passionate about changing attitudes to disability through writing. I write in the lyric, narrative, creative-critical, and experimental genres, and regularly read at poetry events and festivals. I have also just completed a first draft of a crime novel set in Elswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Contact:
Find me on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-frances-willis-098b16a5/
Links:
http://thenarratoryork.wix.com/the-narrator
