Dying Embers
Debut writer, Mason Brown, pens a melancholic and romantic poem, musing on the story of two characters heading to war.
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Creative Writing
Moth
Wrapping up our celebration of LGBTQ History Month we have a poem by Cerys Hudd, describing the intensity of love as a moth to a flame.
Hollow Harmony
Like the regularity of the waves crashing against the shore, Cerys Hudd returns with a poem for our Creative Writing section.
The Secret Fairytale
Regular writer for our Creative Writing section, Cerys Hudd, offers us a poem in celebration of LGBTQ History Month.
I am just a child.
Cerys Hudd writes a searing poem about family relationships as part of The Stag x LitSoc Creative Writing Competition.
The Corner Shop
It’s time for another entry into our Creative Writing Competition collaboration with LitSoc! Now read about Cerys Hudd’s paradoxical storefront in The Corner Shop.
Renaissance
Next up in our Creative Writing Competition collaboration with LitSoc, is Sheeba Pathak’s touching tribute to guide dogs and their impact.
A Testimony
This semester we hosted The Stag x LitSoc Creative Writing Competition. We are pleased to announce Nour Morsy as the winner for her poem, A Testimony.
I see ghosts.
Annika Matthys writes her debut piece for The Stag, with an intimate and evocative look at the impact of grief on a person.
Sonnet for a shark
Lauren Hall writes a vivid poem using the metaphor of a shark to convey intense emotions.
Antoinette.
Poet Lauren Hall shares her debut piece with The Stag, an evocative poem structured into eight stanzas.
For Christmas
Nefeli Michaelidou shares an exceptional poem, showing the more somber side to Christmas as “it can remind us of those who are no longer with us.”
A Collection of Poems by Luana Vasconcelos
Poet Luana Vasconcelos shares a collection of Haiku style poems touching on themes of the beauty of nature and the comfort found within poetry.
Conversations With Surrey’s Anonymous Instagram Poet
Rosa Heaton has a discussion with Surrey’s successful instagram poet, known as Perseus. Exploring his inspiration and tips on running a successful account.
The Booker Prize 2019 Explained
Kieran Adamson explores the recent Booker Prize, controversially awarded to two authors. He looks into the reasons behind the decision and public responses.
The Paper Ticket
The Paper Ticket is a short story written by English Literature student Michael Raine.
Unpacking What it Means to be a ‘New Writer’ with James Tatam
Rosa Heaton interviews Literature Student James Tatam on Surrey New Writer’s Festival and what it means to be a ‘new writer’
The Right to Write: Who Gets to Write Diversity?
Helia Daryani looks at who should write stories championing diversity, is it right if the author isn’t representative of their focus minority?
Is the Romance Genre Ruining Real Relationships?
Sophie Pike offers a perspective on how real long term relationships are threatened by the portrayal of romance in film, tv and novels.