Karen Whiteson has had poetry published in numerous magazines and anthologies. She has written libretti for chamber operas and her radio play was broadcast on Radio 3. For now she is focused on short stories. Some of these have been published in the Edinburgh Review as well as in anthologies published by Penguin, Aurora Metro and Unthank Books.
Karen Whiteson has taught Creative Writing in Community Arts Centres such as Lauderdale House, The Drill Hall, Centreprise Community Centre and the Oak Studio. She has also taught at Central Saint Martins, the Royal College of Art and The Poetry School.