The University Library is pleased to welcome Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Fellow Brian Conaghan for the 2026-27 academic year.

Brian is an award-winning, published author of Young Adult fiction who will be based in the Library for two days each week during semester time. As an RLF Fellow, he offers free, independent one-to-one writing support to students and staff across the University.

Whether you are working on an assignment, responding to feedback, developing your academic writing skills, or simply looking to discuss the writing process, Brian can provide expert advice and guidance.

If you would like support from Brian, you can email him directly to arrange an online or in-person appointment.

About the service

• Open to students at all levels of study and to staff
• Free of charge
• Independent and confidential
• One-to-one sessions lasting 50 minutes
• Suitable for both confident writers and those looking to build confidence
• Support available at any stage of the writing process, including after receiving feedback on an assignment

Read Brian's published work

Several of Brian's novels are available to borrow from the University Library:

• The Bombs That Brought Us Together
• The M Word
• Treacle Town
• Swimming on the Moon