Craig Snelgrove is a writer from Manchester and PhD in Creative Writing.

Author of the short story cycle Young Mancunians, Craig is also the founder of Cooper Lee Press - a publishing house established in November 2025.

Since becoming a PhD, Craig has specialised in editorial services, assisting people from a variety of backgrounds in writing fiction and non-fiction, ranging from memoir to therapy, full length books to professional papers.

Cooper is a five-year-old Sprocker Spaniel from Stoke. Born on a farm, Cooper has lived with Craig and his partner, Jess, since he was six months old. He is a homely fellow, accompanying Craig in his work, though is often found sleeping on the job.