Seth Chamberlin

Creative Writing and the Craft of Fiction; Horror, Gothic Literature, and Cosmic Horror; Worldbuilding in Fantasy and Science Fiction; Character Development and Narrative Structure; Authorial Intention and Reader Interpretation; Literary Adaptation Across Media; Writing for Interactive Narratives and Video Games; Writing and Critical Thinking Across Disciplines; Online Writing Instruction and Digital Pedagogy; Editing, Publishing, and the Independent Author; Professional Writing, Technical Documentation, and Workplace Communication.

I am an adjunct instructor of English at Western Kentucky University, where I teach online sections of ENG 200: Introduction to Literature. I independently developed a course emphasizing poetry, drama, fiction, close reading, literary interpretation, and analytical writing. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing and a graduate certificate in Online Teaching of Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. My teaching experience also includes secondary education in Kentucky and Illinois. Before entering higher education, I worked as a Senior Quality Analyst at Palmetto GBA, where I developed instructional materials, led cross-departmental training initiatives, and trained employees and trainers in technical procedures, quality assurance, and process improvement. My experience spans university instruction, secondary education, professional development, and organizational training.

My approach to teaching and storytelling begins with a simple principle: "Every word is a decision." I am interested in how writers construct meaning, how audiences receive and interpret it, and how creative choices shape the experience of a story. My lectures connect literary theory and practical craft through close reading, recognizable examples, discussion, and real-world applications. As a fiction writer, editor, and university instructor, I enjoy exploring the intersection of creative practice and critical analysis. My style is conversational, engaging, and intellectually challenging without being unnecessarily formal. I encourage students to question assumptions, examine creative decisions, and participate actively in constructing meaning. I am particularly interested in guest lectures that bridge disciplines, including creative writing, literature, game narrative, publishing, and professional communication.