Writing from the edges - creative nonfiction, poetry and performance

Hello, I’m Ysella, a writer, poet and performer based near Exeter in Devon.

My work is mostly about connection, to each other and the natural world, often exploring identity and belonging.

You’ll find my creative nonfiction in journals like Caught by the River and Little Toller’s The Clearing, and my poetry in journals like Spelt, Ink Sweat & Tears, Brittle Star, and Iamb. You can catch me reading out loud from time to time across the glorious South West. I also facilitate creative groups and deliver workshops in the Exeter area, and love helping people find their stories.

Over the last year, with Arts Council England funding, I’ve been developing a book project exploring migration, ecology, land and belonging. You can read an essay connected to this in The Clearing.

Alongside my writing, I work with organisations and communities on communications, websites and creative projects, from planning and project management through to creating warm and compelling copy. Get in touch if you or your organisation wants help to communicate clearly and creatively.