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Down and nearly out? That’s when magic happens

Careers Service Career Stories, Changing direction, Creative writing, Looking for ideas 16/06/202316/06/2023 0 Comment

From a promising legal career to screenwriting, Robert Porter describes how a period of significant mental ill health led him to take up writing which, to his surprise, became something that ultimately ‘saved’ him

Riding the waves: Helena Fox on how pursuing arts doesn’t have to feel like treading water

Careers Service Arts, Arts & Heritage, Creative writing, Finalist, Graduate/Alumni stories, Media 24/06/202102/07/2021 0 Comment

Helena Fox graduated from Sidney Sussex in 2020 when the pandemic first started. She shares her own journey of constructing a working week that fulfils her creative needs and her advice for students about to graduate

Finding richness in variety: the secret to a stimulating career

Careers Service Consultancy, Creative writing, Start-ups, Teaching 06/05/202119/05/2021 0 Comment

Niluka Kavanagh shares why keeping her work varied has provided more enjoyment and stimulation, and how multiple career streams can actually compliment each other

Creative Writing Panel 2020 – top takeaways

Careers Service Creative writing, Publishing, Using your degree 25/03/202003/11/2020 0 Comment

Five published authors from a variety of literary backgrounds shared their experiences and passion for writing at our Creative Writing Panel. Here are some of the top takeaways from the afternoon

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