Hello, I'm Dr Michael Hollows. I'm a hard-working and passionate writer, researcher and lecturer with experience producing prose fiction and delivering effective content for students across platforms. Despite living with CFS/ME and ADHD, I have published novels and articles, earned a PhD and additional qualifications. I pride myself on professionalism, communication, and a compassionate teaching style, and I enjoy helping learners grow as academics and professionals.

Dr Michael John Hollows

Hello, I'm Dr Michael Hollows. I'm a hard-working and passionate writer, researcher and lecturer with experience producing prose fiction and delivering effective content for students across platforms. Despite living with CFS/ME and ADHD, I have published novels and articles, earned a PhD and additional qualifications. I pride myself on professionalism, communication, and a compassionate teaching style, and I enjoy helping learners grow as academics and professionals.

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Hello, I’m Dr Michael Hollows. I’m a hard-working and passionate writer, researcher and lecturer with experience producing prose fiction and delivering effective content for students across platforms.

Despite living with CFS/ME and ADHD, I have published novels and articles, earned a PhD and additional qualifications. I pride myself on professionalism, communication, and a compassionate teaching style, and I enjoy helping learners grow as academics and professionals.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Tutor/Moderator at Professional Writing Academy
January 1, 2024 - Present
Engaged as part of the tutoring and moderating staff, principally teaching Fiction Foundations and Jumpstart Your Novel courses in collaboration with New Writing North.
Panel Tutor at University of Cambridge
March 1, 2023 - Present
Panel tutor on the MSt in Crime and Thriller Writing; involved in marking, teaching and facilitating workshops, and supervising dissertation students. More recently, marker on the MSt Creative Writing Course.
Guest Lecturer / Sessional Tutor / Teaching Assistant / Research Assistant at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
During the PhD, acted as a teaching assistant on modules such as Approaching Your Novel and Digital Writing; delivered guest lectures, facilitated workshops, marked assessments, and helped redesign modules for online and blended learning.
Visiting Lecturer at University of Chester
November 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Led Music Technology modules at Level 4 and Level 5, including module preparation, delivery and assessment marking.
Freelance Audio Lecturer at SAE Institute Liverpool
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
Continued teaching modules after leaving contracted position as module leader on Level 5 and Level 6 modules including Live Sound and Research Methods; supervised dissertations.
Audio Programme Lecturer at SAE Institute Liverpool
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2017
Taught across degree modules from Level 4 to Level 6; led Live Sound and Research Methods modules; supervised dissertations and contributed to Open Days and applicant events.
Audio Supervisor at SAE Institute Liverpool
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
One-to-one tutoring, practical lectures, practical assessments, and preparation for laboratory activities.

Education

MSc Psychology in Education at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
PhD at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 2016 - April 1, 2024
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing at Institute of Continuing Education, University of Cambridge
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
MA in Writing at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015

Qualifications

AFHEA and SEDA
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Level 2 Counselling Skills
January 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026
Neuroscience and Creative Arts Summit
January 1, 2025 - February 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services