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Win a writing course!
Start to Write (fiction)
Saturday 5 November 2016, 10-4pm
Sydney & Melbourne
Learn to write fiction with a pro
On this one-day, hands-on course you’ll be taught to write by award winning novelists Kathryn Heyman (Sydney) or Paddy O’Reilly (Melbourne).
- What are the crucial ingredients of a great story?
- What makes a great opening?
- How do you know what to leave in and what to take out?
You'll be writing inside Allen & Unwin’s publishing house, getting instant responses and experimenting with structure and techniques. Afterwards you’ll be entitled to our alumni discount (15% off all future courses forever!) If you're considering our long fiction course Writing a Novel (3 months), both of these tutors also teach that course so you’ll get to sample their excellent teaching before you book.
‘I could not have had a better tutor. Kathryn was engaging and entertaining and I have learnt so much from her.'
Kim, Sydney 2015'Paddy was a fantastic tutor. I've done a lot of creative workshops and this was one of the best...I wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone who wants to write but doesn't know where to start.'
Samantha, Melbourne, 2014
For a full course description, go to www.faberwritingacademy.com.au.
For your chance to win a free place on this course (worth $150), sign up to our mailing list below by 28 October (and spread the word for a second chance to win):
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Competition closes 23:59 AEDT on 26/10/16 and winners will be notified by 28/10/16.
Upcoming Courses
Upcoming courses:
Sydney
Getting Published as a Writer for Children with Erica Wagner - 12 Nov 2016
This one-day course offers new writers for children an understanding of what goes on inside a publishing house, how publishers make their choices, how to give themselves the best chance of publication and what to expect from the publishing process.
True Stories: Writing memoir and narrative non-fiction with Patti Miller - 3 Feb - 26 May 2017
For writers wanting to concentrate on memoir or narrative non-fiction. A practical course, based on readings, discussion and exercises, it offers the opportunity to develop several chapters under expert guidance.
Writing a Novel - Stage 1 with Kathryn Heyman or James Bradley - 7 Mar - 30 May 2017
For aspiring novelists ready to leap in, this course will guide you through the process of planning and beginning your novel, creating new scenes, playing with ideas, finding a voice and establishing a writing practice.
Writing a Novel - Stage 2 with Kathryn Heyman or James Bradley - 18 Jul - 26 Sep 2017
For writers who have a substantially completed rough or first draft of a novel-in-progress, this course will develop craft and technical skills required to turn it into a work of art.
Melbourne:
Short Order Short Fiction with Carmel Bird - 21 Jan 2017
Have you ever written a story in five hours flat? Join Short Order Short Fiction and see it happen! Discover the pleasure of writing under pressure. Take home a fresh draft of a new story.
Writing for Children with Martine Murray - 1 Mar - 24 May 2017
Discover how to craft a compelling story, memorable characters, authentic dialogue and an evocative setting. Learn about your audience, the themes and language suited to different age groups and how to convince publishers to choose your manuscript.
Writing a Novel - Stage 1 with Toni Jordan and Paddy O'Reilly - 7 Mar - 30 May 2017
For aspiring novelists ready to leap in, this course will guide you through the process of planning and beginning your novel, creating new scenes, playing with ideas, finding a voice and establishing a writing practice.
Writing a Novel - Stage 2 with Toni Jordan and Paddy O'Reilly - 18 Jul - 26 Sep 2017
For writers who have a substantially completed rough or first draft of a novel-in-progress, this course will develop craft and technical skills required to turn it into a work of art.
More information?
For more information on any of our courses, visit our Faber Writing Academy website or give us a call on 02 8425 0171