Editorial Team

Daisy Newbury

Digital & Print Director

Daisy is a storyteller from the Northeastern United States. Passionate about publishing, Daisy has spent the better part of a decade working on print layout, web design, and content editing at multiple literary publications, such as Sunset Press and Aster Lit. Daisy is fascinated by the power of words and language, which fuels an interest in journalism that accompanies her love of the literary. In addition to her more professional interests, Daisy also enjoys reading and writing short fiction — she is particularly interested in how "magical" storytelling elements can function outside of traditional genre categories. In her free time, she enjoys animating, puppetry, and solving puzzles. She has a not-so-secret soft spot for octopuses and outer space. If she had to pick, her favorite website is Wikipedia, though the Internet Archive is a close second.

Megan Lovell

Assistant Print Director

Going into my second year as a BA English student I knew I wanted to try something new. Exeter’s Literary Journal ENIGMA feels like a space in which literature and the creative arts is not only encouraged but also celebrated. Despite them both being expressive subjects I have always struggled to combine my love of art with my love of writing, however ENIGMA provides that unique multi-genre environment in which myself and others can express themselves freely. One of my favourite authors is Mieko Kawakami, whose new novel Sisters in Yellow I eagerly await to be released. I recently read and enjoyed William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying, spending over two hundred pages with a disastrous, yet painfully realistic, family who move through the messy struggles of grief in 1920s rural South America. A century later after its publication Faulkner manages to connect with audiences, uniting them through the extremities of feeling. It’s my hope - alongside other writers and editors - that something found within ENIGMA can resonate with readers, whether that’s fiction, non-fiction, poetry or script. I cannot wait to see what gets produced this year.

Katherine Emery

Social Media Manager

I’m Katie, and I’m in my first year of BA English. I love reading Victorian gothic fiction and mystery novels. I love acting and plays, particularly Shakespeare because I love the complicated plots and wordplay! A book I would wholeheartedly recommend is Babel by R.F Kuang. I love writing anything fantasy, but I’ve also tried my hand at more reflective writing. I enjoy photography, particularly of nature and landscapes, and I’ve always wanted to try combining the two!

Mimi Heeley

Social Media Manager

I love fantasy and pretty much exclusively read and write in this genre- anything with dragons and I’m hooked! From Tolkien to George R.R. Martin to Sarah J. Maas, I’m interested in how speculative fiction all spiderwebs off each other, each new novel pulling inspiration from its predecessors (or at least, in my opinion). Reading and writing has allowed me to escape the mundanity of the everyday and has, according to my father’s mumbles, made me a romantic at heart with my “head in the clouds”. I’m interested in how we are always evolving and being influenced (or de-influenced) by random things we pick up in our day to day lives. For example, I always have honey in my tea instead of sugar because a girl I met while travelling told me she does it to “keep the bees in business”. It was so trivial and, well, cringe, but it really has stuck with me ever since. We’re all just living tapestries of the little moments we create for ourselves and share with our people; what a privilege it is to carry a slice of those quiet intimacies and joys with us!

Fiction Editors

Poetry Editors

R.M. Wilde

Head of Fiction

Hello, I’m R.M. Wilde (he/him/his) and I’ll be your Head Editor of Fiction for 2025/6! I am in my 3rd and final year of a Liberal Arts B.A. and my major is Classical Studies. I am a native English speaker, but passable in French and Latin. I’ll read absolutely anything, but my niche is literature which is peculiar, bewildering, or slightly upsetting– I love a book which requires multiple read-throughs or excessive dwelling upon to understand. Besides this, I have a soft spot for happy endings and rambling nature descriptions. I’m currently working on a children’s/middle grade picture book and a couple of short stories. I love chatting with people about their work, so feel free to rant about your projects to me!

Bunny Whitton

Head of Poetry

My name is Bunny and I am completing an English Literary Studies MA, following a Bachelor's in Creative Writing. I am a writer of both poetry and prose, particularly obsessed with surrealism and the intimacies of human relationships. I am drawn towards poetry that engages the senses, as well as poems that pose a question and dwell beautifully on an answer. As the head editor for poetry, I would love to see submissions that subvert expectation: be it through form, imagery or narrative. Some of my favourite poets include Mina Loy, Richard Siken, Ocean Vuong and Mary Oliver. My own poetry has been published in an anthology and magazine, independently on Substack, and, most whimsically, remixed into a techno track. I am ecstatic to be a part of ENIGMA and can’t wait to read some wonderful submissions. 

Mar Arennas

Hello! My name is Mar and I am so excited to be part of the Enigma editorial team this year. I’m a first-year student of English Literature (with study abroad), and creative writing has always been a passion of mine. I love fantasy fiction, particularly anything with dragons in it, such as Eragon and Lord of the Rings. My favourite author of all time would have to be Kazuo Ishiguro, closely followed by Cressida Cowell, the author of the How to Train your Dragon series! As an editor, I love helping people polish up their pieces whilst keeping the writer’s vision intact, and I have a good eye for spotting tiny grammatical mistakes. ENIGMA is an amazing literary journal and I look forward to working with everyone.

Xiola Bagwell

Xiola Bagwell is a journalist, author, and editor pursuing a master’s in publishing at the University of Exeter. Her articles have regularly made top headlines at student and local newspapers, and her 2024 article “Fanfiction Isn’t Cringe” was recognized by the major fanfiction site, Archive of Our Own (AO3). When not watching K-dramas and The Big Bang Theory, she can probably be found reading romance and fantasy, writing character-driven stories, or eating tasty food. She also holds a degree in linguistics from the University at Buffalo. She can be reached via her Instagram, @xmaeb22, or through her website, xiolabagwell.wordpress.com.

Sophie Fisher

Hi, I’m Sophie, a first year English student. I’m an avid reader who loves fantasy and science-fiction novels, as well as fiction in translation (especially Japanese). My favourite authors at the moment are James Islington and R.F. Kuang. Outside the world of literature, I also enjoy photography and playing video games. I’m excited to be an editor of Fiction for ENIGMA this year as I find editing and shaping pieces of writing to be extremely rewarding. Everyone has a story to tell, and I look forward to helping people tell theirs. 

Katie Hackett

Hi, I’m Katie, I’m in my final year studying English and Creative Writing, and I have always been passionate about words. For me, stories are magic. In whatever form they come, I have spent many happy hours devouring them. I aspire to work in publishing one day, where I will get to spend my career sharing the magic of language and creativity with others. Favourite books of mine include Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca and Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, but I love anything with a sense of mystery, thrillers, witty and cheeky narrators, striking titles, and brave, raw writing that doesn’t attempt to cover itself up. I cannot wait to become a part of ENIGMA’s Editorial Team this year, read your wonderful submissions, and celebrate the brilliant and diverse student voices in ENIGMA’s journal at the end of the year!

Rachael Harrison

Hi, I’m Rachael and I’m in my second year of studying BA Classical Studies and English. When I’m not busy playing music or D&D, I love reading a wide range of literature. Recently, I have read a lot of Ursula K Le Guin, cozy fantasy, historical fiction, and motorsport biography. I really enjoy literature that transports me to a different place, and I appreciate a well-honed narrative voice, but ultimately, I value literature that makes me rethink. I’m interested in championing under-represented voices when editing Fiction for ENIGMA. I look forward to reading everybody’s wonderful submissions and am very keen to be involved in the literary community of Exeter!

Elana Pitts

Hi! My name is Elana and I am a first year English with Study Abroad student. I have always loved reading and writing, often looking forward to bedtime stories when I was young! My favourite books to read are those with a sense of mystery, whether it be romance, magic or crime; I love a book that keeps me curious and keeps me guessing. Reading books from around the world is also important to me, having read translations of books originally printed in French, Arabic and Russian. I have always wanted to share my passion for reading and writing with others (something I am also exploring through my TEFL qualification) and therefore, I am so excited to be a part of the ENIGMA editorial team. I am looking forward to the exposure to the publishing world, something I have been keen to explore for a while. I am also interesting to hear and work on a range of stories with the editorial team. This opportunity will fuel my love for reading, and therefore I know it is an experience I will thoroughly enjoy!

Lucy Turner

Hi, I'm Lucy, and I'm currently a second-year English student. Over the last year of English at Exeter, I have had the opportunity and privilege to rediscover my love of writing, and I'm thrilled to be able to branch out into editing other people's creative works this year. One of my favourite books of all time is Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro as I really love pieces written about the human experience, however expansive or focused. As an editor, I am really looking forward to being able to see the world through each authors' perspective and can't wait to be part of the process of sharing new imaginative writing with the world.

Catherine Wakefield

I am a final year Classical Studies student, and this is my first year being part of ENIGMA! I particularly love feminist, naturalistic fiction with hard-hitting sociopolitical undertones (and, of course, a romance) - this was truly ignited when I first read A Streetcar Named Desire and The Colour Purple. Currently, I am reading Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattan Ali, and would like to delve more into Russian literature (particularly Dostoevsky). I strive to one day write a book of my own, emulating the writing styles of Anais Nin and Lawrence Durrell. I can't wait to get started in this editorial role, being inspired by my peers and working towards a career in publishing.

Megan White

My name is Megan and I am a third year English Student. To resonate with me, I find that literary fiction should feel, to some extent, confronting. There is a little cavern in my brain which consumes everyday wonder, and so now I naturally look for it in everything I read. Recreationally, I have been currently dipping in and out of Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado, Bluets by Maggie Nelson, and I am consistently rereading all of Max Porter’s works. I think I frequently approach fiction like hunger. I recognise the flavour profiles of what I like, but to only ever eat what you know you like would be unseasonably boring so I try something new whenever I can. It is in this editing position that I selfishly yearn for it all. For that which I know I like, for that I don’t, and everything that exists in the liminal state between. 

Reece Wetherick

Hey, my name is Reece and I’m in my second year studying English here at Exeter. I’m really excited to be part of the editorial team for fiction this year. To me, one of the most vital aspects of the editorial process is making sure that a writer’s voice is both recognised and preserved. Voice makes fiction distinct and diverse, but it can easily be lost if it isn’t given the sensitivity I believe it deserves. I am eager to apply this when working with writers from all walks of life here on campus. As a reader, my favourite authors are J.R.R. Tolkien and Mary Shelley. I most enjoy fantasy and gothic fiction, and it is always intriguing when the two overlap. That being said, I’m open to anything and look forward to getting started!

Sarah Bick

The world is heavy at the moment, and my favourite poets are people who can make me laugh profusely or who can make me cry in two lines. That may sound like a slight contradiction, but I think authenticity is at the heart of the best writing. Growing up I loved historical fiction, particularly Rosemary Sutcliffe’s The Queen Elizabeth Story which has beautiful, detailed descriptions and has had a strong impact on my prose writing. However, when it comes to poetry, I love poems that can do a lot in only a few words. I’m drawn to comical or satirical poetry particularly poems that express a dark humour. Comedy is incredibly disarming and when a poet is able to use the reader’s vulnerability effectively it can produce the biggest gut punch when that humour is ripped away, and a deeper or more tragic meaning is revealed. Creating that feeling has motivated my own poetry and songwriting. Through my degree, I’ve really valued the opportunity to be part of a creative community and the process of giving and receiving feedback. I’m excited to be joining ENIGMA’s editorial team to continue reading even more students’ wonderful work! 

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Bio

Daniel Every

Daniel is taking a break from research on theories of technology, humanity, and ecology to study postgraduate Creative Writing at Exeter. He can often be found trying to corral an overwhelming aesthetic vision onto the page with rueful futility. He is interested in how the sensed world intersects with modern forms of disquiet and anxiety, remembering and forgetting, and the way that texts and images can suggest literal and figurative thresholds. Mostly a short-form prose and poetry writer, he is keenly experimenting with interactive fictions here at Exeter. Daniel brings editorial experience from the international Education sector and writes with the Plymouth Writers Group.

Amelia Faure Walker

Hi, my name’s Amelia. I’m a third year studying English Literature and Philosophy and am currently in Amsterdam on my study abroad year. I’ve always been enthusiastic about creative writing – whether reading, writing or even speaking it at open mic nights – and I’m excited to be part of a community united by this shared interest. Having been on the editorial team of my school’s creative writing publication, I know how fulfilling it is to work with others, sharing ideas to make a vision a reality.

I hope to support writers through approaching each piece with genuine care and providing constructive feedback. I think looking for potential is important when going through submissions, as I know from my own writing just how different final forms can be compared to earlier drafts. I really believe in the power of editing and I look forward to reading a wide range of submissions.

Eloise Fiddes Payne

Hi! I’m Eloise, and I’m a second-year English student with a particular interest in literature that blurs the boundary between the rational and the irrational. I’m drawn to works that question consciousness, morality, and perception, especially existential and psychologically complex writing. I admire how existentialist authors destabilise the familiar and probe the darker or more ambiguous corners of human experience which in turn continually inspires my own thinking about literature. My favourite authors range from Jack Kerouac’s restless, improvisational energy to Clarice Lispector’s philosophical interiority and fragmented lyricism.

My interest in poetry is shaped by writers like Frank O’Hara, whose conversational tone and diaristic intimacy create a unique closeness between the poet and reader. I admire poetry that plays with voice, immediacy, and scale - work that can be both personal and expansive, grounded and experimental. I am passionate about editorial work because poetry requires remarkable precision; every line break, rhythm, and tonal shift carries deliberate meaning. As an editor, I love engaging with these choices and supporting writers in refining and strengthening their pieces while preserving their individual voices. Being part of a collaborative editorial community allows me to celebrate creative expression and contribute, even in a small way, to the shaping of new and emerging writing.

Zoe Fry

Hi! I’m Zoe, and I am a second-year English and Creative writing student. Due to the nature of my course, I am obviously very passionate about literature, notably the works of Alexandre Dumas, Toni Morrison, Jane Austen and Homer. But I am guilty of indulging in the fantasy romance genre when I need a break from the classics. I have always read diversely, whether that be in genre or in form. Therefore, alongside prose, I love to engage with poetry and write some of my own as well. This art form has been at the heart of both my academic and personal literary journey for as long as I can remember. It’s always exciting to discover new writers, new movements and new poetry to analyse and dissect in my spare time.

Kaylee Moore

As an English and Creative Writing student there is very little in my brain that is not completely occupied with storytelling. Primarily a poet, but recently experimenting with fiction more so, my major source of inspiration comes from the world of fairytale, and it is what I most love to consume. The oral tradition of literature and the way words feel in speaking them is greatly important to me. Poetry which appeals to the senses and has no fear of playing with language is therefore something I like to see. Some of my favourite writers are Angela Carter, Richard Siken, Charles Dickens and Savannah Brown. A large percentage of the writing process is editing, especially true for poetry being such a precise form, which is why I am so thrilled to help fine tune some excellent pieces. After all, no authorial process should be entirely solitary, collaboration is key.

Amelia Ockwell

Hello! I’m Amelia, a first-year English student. I am particularly interested in poetry which stands out as being somewhat unconventional whether in form or content. I enjoy this challenge when developing my own writing, of which I mainly specialise in love poems. Some of my favourite poets include John Donne and Amanda Lovelace, particularly her collection The Princess Saves Herself in this One. I think a well-written poem can reveal so much about a person, which is why I enjoy editorial work. I can’t wait to be a part of this creative process!

Imogen Scott

Hi! My name is Imogen and I am a poetry editor. I am a second year English student and love to read and write all kinds of poetry. I am currently reading Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne and some of my favourite literary genres are gothic, historical, fantasy and any type of lyrical writing. Some of my favourite poets are A. A. Milne, Lewis Caroll, Christina Rossetti, Charles Baudelaire, Emily Dickinson and Edgar Allan Poe. I love discovering new voices and exploring new poetic forms and I am very excited to read and edit some poetry submissions!

Prakhar Sharma

Prakhar is a poet and editor with a background in classical forms and a keen interest in modern poetry. His writing experience includes crafting sonnets, exploring iambic pentameter, and experimenting with contemporary styles such as free verse and linguistic blending. Prakhar’s work has appeared in student magazines and digital publications, and he has taken part in poetry readings and competitions. Alongside his creative pursuits, Prakhar has gained meaningful experience editing for literary platforms and offering feedback to fellow writers. He values clarity, emotional impact, and effective imagery, aiming to help contributors refine their own voices while maintaining consistently high editorial standards. His approach is practical and well-organized, supporting writers at all stages through constructive suggestions and attention to detail. Prakhar also enjoys mentoring, organizing workshops, and engaging in collaborative editorial discussions. He is committed to building a welcoming and supportive environment for poets, balancing rigor with empathy in every decision. Versatility in both theme and technique marks his style, whether the focus is nature, personal reflection, or social issues. As Editor of Poetry for ENIGMA, Prakhar looks forward to encouraging thoughtful submissions, celebrating new talent, and fostering a vibrant and innovative section where creativity and quality go hand in hand.

Fayth Simmons

I am currently pursuing my MA in Philosophy here at Exeter; while much of my writing figures around philosophy as an academic discipline (and I very much enjoy this, in and of itself!) – I am a poet at heart, and find so much value in recognizing that lyric has the potential to extend beyond the aesthetic into something quite inherently relational. I think that words are beautiful, and not limited by this beauty, but instrumental because of it. Some of my published works can be found with Canthius, Quotidian, and the Holon Project, amongst other publications. In addition to these publications, I have served as a literary reviewer with Cloud Lake Literary, and have supplied literary criticism on a select freelance basis. I am very much looking forward to engaging with Exeter’s literary community through my role as one of ENIGMA’s Poetry Editors.

Laura Van Soest

I’m Lara, a second year English student here at Exeter. I love all things creative, especially creative writing! I’m joining ENIGMA because I want to get more involved in the process of publishing literature. I’ve written for ENIGMA previously, so this year I thought I’d extend my involvement to editing. I also want to use this to develop my own writing, deepening my understanding of poetry and the writing process by working with other writers. I can’t wait to read the submissions that come in! I’m from a small town on the coast of South West Wales and because of this, I love literature that is concerned with nature. My favourite genres to read are dystopia and Greek mythology. One of my favourite books is 1984 by George Orwell, but I’ll read almost anything! My passions outside of poetry and literature include music, yoga, swimming, film, art, journalism and hiking. I also enjoy writing articles and my own fiction pieces, my goal in life is to someday become a published writer. I hope that working with ENIGMA can help me develop the right skills to get there!

Non-fiction Editors

Script Editors

Lauren Hennessey

Head of Non-Fiction

I'm a strong believer in the difference we can make through our words and the connections they enable us to form with others. My own writing and non-fiction reading list has often been based around feminist pieces, but I have recently been enjoying challenging myself with various other genres through my work for the Exposé paper and an external lifestyle magazine. You'll often find me with my nose buried in a book, my current favourite being Mary Beard's Women & Power, but am always on the search for an impactful next read. I am very much looking forward to working with the ENIGMA team this year to read and learn from everyone's submissions.

Ella Marston

Head of Script

Hi, I’m Ella and I am currently studying MA Creative Writing. I am so excited to be joining the ENIGMA team again this academic year as Head Editor of Script! Last year, I had the pleasure of working on the Fiction team, which was an amazing experience. I really enjoyed getting to read everyone’s fantastic work and being able to offer advice on how to make the pieces the best they could be. I have previously studied BA English and Creative Writing at Exeter, during which I took the Writing the Short Film module. I feel that the advice I drew from this module, alongside my experience working on a television production and my passion for classic and contemporary films will help me to lead this year’s Script Team with positivity and confidence. I am looking forward to reading everyone’s submissions!

Rebecca Aparicio Vega

Hi everyone! My name is Rebecca Aparicio Vega and I’m a Non-fiction editor for ENIGMA. I am currently a second-year undergraduate studying English BA, so my passion for literature continues to grow as I explore a variety of books within my modules. I am incredibly inspired by the work that this role provides me with since I’ve been pursuing journalism as a career ever since I was a young girl, and I am particularly hoping to go into foreign correspondence. My main figure of inspiration is Joan Didion, who mastered the art of blending non-fictional, political writing with fictional experimentation within the eclectic setting of the 60s. I am thrilled to continue building on my journalistic aspirations and learning about the world of editing and publishing through this role! 

Kitty Burnett

My name is Kitty Burnett, and I am doing an MA in Creative Writing. I have loved all things literature for as long as I can remember, and I am so excited to develop my editing skills with ENIGMA for non-fiction. My writing spans a range of genres and styles, but non-fiction holds a very special place in my heart for its ability to articulate lived experience and its potential to create change. Writing non-fiction has always made me feel empowered, and I can't wait to work on editing what I consider to be the most powerful form of literature. I’m excited to join the team, gain more experience, and read all of your amazing submissions.

Abigail Conklin

Abigail Rionn Conklin is an international student from the U.S., studying English and Creative Writing for the year. In the U.S. she attends Kenyon College as an English major with an emphasis in Creative Writing and a concentration in Neuroscience. At Exeter, Conklin can be found working as a non-fiction editor for ENIGMA, dancing with the Exeter Dance Society, and exploring the woods. Conklin’s writing career began three years ago; her work can be found at the Interlochen Review (2022) and the Hoskins-Frame Summer Science Writing Anthology (2025). In 2023, her writing was recognized in the U.S. with a national silver award for portfolio from the Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards. In both her reading and writing, Conklin is currently most interested in three subjects: how science intersects and benefits/is benefited by personal narrative, how monsters act as metaphors for both fear and desire, and, finally, how language acts as the foundation for crafting beautiful stories. Conklin looks forward to editing at ENIGMA, reading interesting narratives, and finding new voices.

Anna Smith

I’m Anna, a third-year English student at the University of Exeter and I’m so excited to be one of ENIGMA’s new Non-Fiction Editors! This year, I discovered a newfound love of non-fiction thanks to John Green’s Everything Is Tuberculosis, and since then I’ve gone down a full-blown non-fiction rabbit hole. From essays and memoirs to hybrid forms that bend the rules, I’ve been captivated by writing that’s funny, sharp, messy, or just a little unexpected. Non-fiction has a way of being intimate and playful at the same time, and I’m thrilled to finally have the chance to explore it more deeply and put all this new enthusiasm to the test in ENIGMA.

I’m drawn to life writing, memoirs, and experimental forms that bring a fresh perspective. In this role, I’m excited to help shape a non-fiction section that’s thoughtful, engaging, and full of personality. When I’m not thinking about non-fiction, I’m usually losing the long-running battle with my ever-growing TBR, rearranging my bookshelves for no reason, or procrastinating starting a book I’ve been “about to read” for months. 

I can’t wait to get started, discover new voices, and help make ENIGMA’s non-fiction section a space for bold, honest, and distinctive writing.

Florence Turner

Hello, I’m Floss, a third-year student studying BA English Literature. I would say the moment I realised I wanted to study English was after reading Khaled Hosseini’s A Thousand Splendid Suns. It made me recognise that reading literature from other cultures and perspectives is a great vehicle for building connections! I think the works of Toni Morrison and Ralph Ellison are other great examples of this. Whilst at University, I have tailored my degree to pursue critical theory, especially post-structuralism and critical race studies. Last year my favourite assignment involved using Deleuze and Guattari’s theory of rhizomatic thinking to unpack Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance. This year I am undertaking a dissertation on how the American Gothic is reclaimed and reimagined through Black periodical journals from 1900-1930. And next year I will hopefully be pursuing a masters in comparative literature!

Ella Vujic

I’m Ella - A third year English student passionate about the endless possibilities of storytelling and the transformative power of editing. I’m committed to ensuring that every piece of writing, whether fictional, informative or playful, leaves a lasting impression on its reader and perfectly showcases the talent of each writer at ENIGMA. As someone who takes great care in details and loves analysing literature, I’m eager to learn from the writers and to explore all their non-fiction submissions.

I can’t wait to collaborate with the diverse voices that make up ENIGMA, and most importantly, learn from the work being created around me and support each writer in producing their strongest, most expressive work. I’m excited to be a part of such an important community which truly appreciates and values the art of writing.

Mia Evans

My name is Mia Evans, and I’m a final-year English student at Exeter University with a developing portfolio in journalism and editorial work. I’ve written for several student publications, including Razz Magazine and The Tab, covering culture, student life, and social issues. These experiences have helped me craft a clear, engaging voice and a sharp instinct for compelling storytelling. For the past two years, I’ve also worked as an English teacher in Switzerland, creating and delivering lessons for primary and secondary students. Teaching in a multilingual environment strengthened my communication skills and deepened my understanding of how language shapes connection, confidence, and community. I have also recently enjoyed my position as the Publicity and Welfare Secretary for Exeter’s German Society, where I manage our online presence and help foster an inclusive, vibrant student community.

Beyond my academic and professional life, I’m passionate about creative writing and regularly write short stories exploring character, voice, and emotion. When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me listening to true-crime podcasts and analysing narrative structure, investigative storytelling, and ethical responsibility in media. As your script editor, I’m excited to combine my love of language, narrative craft, and culture to bring fresh, thoughtful, and engaging stories to our student body.

Christopher Lyndsay

As an English and Film student, I naturally have a passion for all things film and literature – particularly scripts. And within scripts, particularly screenplays. While its realisation is certainly still far away, I aspire to be a screenwriter, and for now I am very happy to help others on their own journey as future writers, with working as a script editor at ENIGMA being the perfect opportunity to do so. Though I enjoy writing them, I love reading them even more. The crackling tension of Damien Chazelle’s Whiplash, Coralie Fargeat’s sickening The Substance, and the genius of Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad are all personal favourites that I would highly recommend reading, especially if you have yet to see them on a screen. I understand that there is nothing more important than good feedback; not “good” as in simply positive, but the good constructive feedback that truly helps you progress and improve as a writer. I will carry this ethos over to all my editing, and I hope that my feedback will enable you to improve as much as others have helped me to do so with my own writing. It will be a pleasure to read your submissions!

Harriet Pearson

BHi, my name is Harriet and I’m a second year English and French student, with a particular love for my creative writing modules. Whilst I have experimented and enjoyed working with poetry and prose, I have found my passion lies within script and screenwriting, as I like to imagine how scenes can be realised practically and visually. I have a particular interest in film, so I enjoy brainstorming how I would personally direct certain scenes. I have always enjoyed being asked to read and edit my peers’ work, as I like finding ways to help them improve and refine it, whilst also improving my own creative work.

My favourite literary genres include fantasy and the gothic, as I love experimentation with the supernatural and love some good tension building. As for scripts, I am happy to read almost anything that keeps me engaged – bonus points if it sparks my own creativity. I especially love intriguing characters who have a little mystery around them, hence my enjoyment of scripts: it is far harder to tell what a character is actually thinking, which makes the story so much more interesting. Ultimately, however, if I can see that a writer has enjoyed writing their piece, I will enjoy reading it.

Jasmine Perkins

My name’s Jasmine, and I’m a third-year English and Creative Writing student, particularly interested in speculative fiction, magical realism, and ecocriticism. As a script editor, I hope to draw on my playwriting and editing experience to help fellow student scriptwriters reach their full potential. Last year, one of my plays was produced and performed for Theatre with Teeth’s Jawbreaker Festival. This was a rewarding experience that taught me lots about the playwriting process, and I’m excited to build upon these skills in the editorial role. I am also a cinema fiend and am always searching for inspiration within the screenplays of my favourite films and shows. Alice Rohrwacher, Tony Kushner, and Jesse Armstrong are just a few of my favourite scriptwriters. It’s a real honour to be trusted with exciting new work, and I can’t wait to get started!