Ross Turner Academics
Ross works as a creative and critical writer, editor, and private tutor. He is currently completing his practice-led creative writing PhD at York St John University, with a focus on short story cycles.
Previously, he attended the University of Gloucestershire, and achieved his BA (Hons) in Creative Writing, for which he was awarded the Francis Close Hall Creative Writing Prize for the highest dissertation mark, and his MA in Creative and Critical Writing, for which he was awarded a postgraduate bursary from the UoG Annual Fund for Excellence, and the Tutors’ Prize for outstanding academic achievement, achieving the highest aggregate mark on the course.
Ross continues to publish creative, critical, and academic work. He was the founder and editor-in-chief of Superlative – The Literary Journal, which published quality, innovative work by emerging short story writers, in order to promote new, developing authors and the art of the short story to readers worldwide.
He is a professional member of the National Association of Writers in Education (NAWE), where he attends regular writing conferences and has access to the latest writing in education materials. He enjoys educating, guest lectures on creative writing courses at colleges and universities, and has numerous education and training qualifications.
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Poetry - The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes - Interpretation and Analysis
This is an interpretation and analysis of 'The Thought Fox' by Ted Hughes. The summary first offers a breakdown of the top layers of meaning of the poem (what is physically happening), given as an overview and then broken down by stanza. Next, it delves into the poem's deeper layers of meaning, discussing analyses and interpretations of the poem's overall meaning and metaphor, and also breaks each stanza down into its many language and literary devices, offering a wide variety of interpretat...
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This is an interpretation and analysis of 'The Thought Fox' by Ted Hughes. The summary first offers a breakdown of the top layers of meaning of the poem (what is physically happening), given as an overview and then broken down by stanza. Next, it delves into the poem's deeper layers of meaning, discussing analyses and interpretations of the poem's overall meaning and metaphor, and also breaks each stanza down into its many language and literary devices, offering a wide variety of interpretat...
Creative Writing - Story Arc Flashcards
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Creative Writing – Story Arc Summary
This is a brief summary of the different stages of a story arc, including explanations and examples of the initial exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and final resolution. A simple image is also included to help visualisation of the process. This summary can be used to bolster your understanding of story arcs and plot, and improve your own creative story writing – this could apply to flash fiction and short stories, or to longer pieces of writing, including novels.
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This is a brief summary of the different stages of a story arc, including explanations and examples of the initial exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and final resolution. A simple image is also included to help visualisation of the process. This summary can be used to bolster your understanding of story arcs and plot, and improve your own creative story writing – this could apply to flash fiction and short stories, or to longer pieces of writing, including novels.
Poetry - The Thought Fox by Ted Hughes - Interpretation and Analysis
Another excellent, in-depth poetry guide. Clear breakdown really helps develop own understanding and interpretation of the poem and poetry in general. Really useful to build poetry analysis skills and improve work.
Poetry - Hawk Roosting by Ted Hughes - Interpretation and Analysis
Comprehensive poetry analysis. Very useful breakdown and interpretation of the poem, with good specific details, to help develop own understanding and work. Will definitely be using more of these guides.
Essay Writing - The Basics of Writing Introductions
Useful guide that breaks down the process of writing any introduction. Very clear and easy to understand; these tips and examples can be applied to any essay.
Creative Writing - World Building from the Inside Out
Great document, covering world building in depth and it’s importance in creative writing. Really good use and breakdown of a relatable, well-known example: J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter.
English - Proofreading Tips
A really helpful guide for proofreading and improving both essays and creative writing pieces. Lots of useful tips fully explained with clear examples to aid use. Has enabled me to significantly improve my work and will keep using for all of my writing.