Grainne Lyons

Supportive staff

Studying the MA in Creative & Life Writing at Goldsmiths gave me both confidence and support. I particularly enjoyed the guest tutors whose one-on-one support helped my writing to develop and grow.

A diverse cohort

There was a mix of ages and backgrounds on the course that I found encouraging and it felt like a supportive environment. I also really enjoyed the wider cultural life on campus and meeting international students.

The course impacted me in terms of confidence as it made me believe that I was a writer and that I had talent.

Life after Goldsmiths

I am a published non-fiction author and a television producer, developing and making documentaries.

Doing the course helped me to work on story and writing as part of my TV career and I enjoy both working in teams and that my work is seen by a wide audience.

I am in discussion with an agent about writing another book.

Advice for future students

Fully engage in the cultural life of the university and of London. It can be expensive but the friendships that I made at Goldsmiths remain in my mind many years later.

Studying in New Cross

I enjoyed living in New Cross and exploring Greenwich and Peckham, parts of London that I didn't know.