I'm Amanda White, a writer and creative practitioner based in Cornwall with a long track record in publishing, film, and education. I founded The Daily Haiku, an online writing community with thousands of members worldwide, and I edit Panorama Journal while developing collaborations across literature, film, and learning. I'm passionate about turning ideas into voices that readers and communities can feel and share, from school workshops to regional film initiatives like AMPLIFY.…

Amanda White

I'm Amanda White, a writer and creative practitioner based in Cornwall with a long track record in publishing, film, and education. I founded The Daily Haiku, an online writing community with thousands of members worldwide, and I edit Panorama Journal while developing collaborations across literature, film, and learning. I'm passionate about turning ideas into voices that readers and communities can feel and share, from school workshops to regional film initiatives like AMPLIFY.…

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I’m Amanda White, a writer and creative practitioner based in Cornwall with a long track record in publishing, film, and education. I founded The Daily Haiku, an online writing community with thousands of members worldwide, and I edit Panorama Journal while developing collaborations across literature, film, and learning.

I’m passionate about turning ideas into voices that readers and communities can feel and share, from school workshops to regional film initiatives like AMPLIFY.

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Skills

Experience Level

Copywriting
Expert
Script
Expert
Short Film
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Literary Agent at Serafina Clarke Literary Agency
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2007
Negotiated and wrote publishing contracts, multimedia and film/TV options; helped develop formats/ideas and assisted with editing; worked closely with other agents.
Founder at THE DAILY HAIKU
March 1, 2020 - Present
Founder of an online writing community with 20,000+ members globally; launched LEAF Journal of THE DAILY HAIKU (June 2023).
Trustee at Cornwall Film Festival (now Mor Media)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Trusted board member contributing to the festival’s education programme; involved in AMPLIFY online festival collaboration.
Advisory Panel Member – Education Programme at Cornwall Film Festival / Mor Media
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Advisory panel work within their education programme.
Collaborator at AMPLIFY online regional film festival collaboration
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Contributor to the AMPLIFY online festival (2020).
Writer-in-Residence at Tintagel Regeneration Scheme
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Writer-in-residence; produced Wall of Words and The Tintagel Giant; radio piece nominated for Prix Europa.
Literary Agent at Serafina Clarke Literary Agency, London
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 2007
Represented fiction and non-fiction clients; negotiated and drafted publishing contracts; explored multimedia and film/TV options; helped develop formats/ideas and assisted with editing; collaborated with agents including Pippa Dyson.
Trustee / Advisory Panel Member at Cornwall Film Festival (Mor Media)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Served as a trustee and education advisor; contributed to education programming and strategic directions; involved in AMPLIFY online regional film festival collaboration in 2020.
Writer-in-Residence at Tintagel Regeneration Scheme (Arts Council, English Heritage, Creative Partnerships)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Wrote the Wall of Words poem carved into Delabole slate for Trevena Square; created a circular trail with touchstone sculptures; produced school work at Tintagel Primary to develop a new legend, The Tintagel Giant.
Writer/Program Developer & Creative Writing Educator at Mor Media / Cornwall Film Festival
January 1, 2018 - Present
Wrote and delivered an OCN Accredited Creative Writing programme across multiple genres; led New Wave Jury workshops; ongoing involvement from 2018 to present.
Trustee / Advisory Panel Member at Cornwall Film Festival (now Mor Media)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Worked on the education programme and governance; involved in regional festival collaborations including AMPLIFY.
Contributor at AMPLIFY online regional film festival
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Part of the AMPLIFY online regional film festival collaboration in 2020.
Teacher / Workshop Facilitator at Various Schools / Mor Media
January 1, 2005 - Present
Primary & Secondary School Workshops & Teaching: creative writing projects across multiple schools since 2005; leader in workshops and education programmes.

Education

BA (Hons) Humanities: English, Film/TV, Philosophy at College of St Mark & St John, University of Exeter
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Postgraduate Diploma in Communications: Creative Writing & Film/TV at Goldsmiths’, University of London
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
TEFL Certificate; Level 3 Award in Education and Training at Truro College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
BA (Hons) Humanities: English, Film/TV, Philosophy at College of St Mark St John, University of Exeter
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Postgraduate Diploma Communications: Creative Writing & Film/TV at Goldsmiths’, University of London
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
TEFL Certificate: Teaching English as a Foreign Language & Level 3 Award Education and Training at Truro College
January 1, 2018 - February 9, 2026
BA (Hons) Humanities: English, Film/TV, Philosophy at College of St Mark St John, University of Exeter
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1991
Postgraduate Diploma Communications: Creative Writing & Film/TV at Goldsmiths’, University of London
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992
TEFL Certificate: Teaching English as a Foreign Language & Level 3 Award Education and Training at Truro College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

TEFL Certificate: Teaching English as a Foreign Language
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Poetry collection: Appearing Soon
January 1, 2005 - February 9, 2026
Poetry collection: Stepping on the Cracks
October 1, 1999 - February 9, 2026
Prix Europa nomination for The Tintagel Giant (Radio)
March 1, 2006 - February 9, 2026
TEFL Certificate: Teaching English as a Foreign Language & Level 3 Award Education and Training
January 1, 2018 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    paper https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001K8C1IA

    Book publications
    APPEARING SOON and STEPPING ON THE CRACKS full length poetry collections FLAMBARD Press
    SAND SISTER and RIP AND RAP childrens books published by Barefoot Books in UK, US and Korea

    paper Time Out Guides

    Travel writer for guides that include S W Guide, Andalucia and Weekend Breaks

    paper https://thegreatmargin.org/conversations/

    A year’s worth of blog posts for THE GREAT MARGIN about creativity, wellbeing and haiku for paper nations through Bath Spa University and part of a wider academic research project

    paper www.thedenialfilms.com

    Writer of 3 award winning comedy shorts I DIDN’T DO ANYTHING, IT WASN’T ME and IT’S NOT MY FAULTwith actor Bruce McKinnon directed by Andrew Gillman

    paper www.thepoetryfilms.com

    3 poetry films written around the theme of water and 2 poetry films about identity and loss