Faber Writing Academy at Allen and Unwin

Faber Writing Academy at @AllenAndUnwin is the writing school in Australia's leading independent publisher. Courses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and online

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We are pleased to announce a new merit award for graduates of our 2023 – 2025 Writing a Novel, Stay the Course, Edit & Submit Your Novel, and Advanced Novel Workshop programs: the FWA ALUMNI AWARD. Entries for the first round close on 31 March. Apply now: https://t.co/4BW4gcbHku

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Starting Monday, only 1 spot left!
Don't miss out on Patti Miller's only ongoing course in Australia this year!

Join Patti Miller, Australia’s most experienced memoir teacher and award-winning writer, in this intimate 8-week course.

Book now:
https://t.co/thiOAZvcoL

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ICYMI...
This month we spoke to Kate Ryan, Writing for Kids tutor, about the joy of working with an illustrator, what makes a work of children’s fiction stand out, and the importance of workshopping.
Read the full Q & A with Kate: https://t.co/WvLzJkluu6

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Welcome to our 2025 New Year Sale! 🎉 Save 15% on these courses!

Take advantage of our sale rates and set yourself new writing goals for 2025!

SALE ENDS 31 JANUARY. GET IN QUICK!

Book now: https://t.co/dcwaPfWjrJ

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Missed out on applying for a scholarship to study Writing a Novel with Faber Writing Academy at Allen & Unwin? We're still accepting applications for paid places in our Writing a Novel courses in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and online.

Apply now: https://t.co/S7slN2Ni6J

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Have you always wanted to write nonfiction?

In this FREE information session, join the tutors behind our nonfiction courses as they discuss their approach to teaching nonfiction and what to expect from their respective courses in 2025.
Book your spot now: https://t.co/JdDC9tyBUU

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Brisbane & QLD locals: have you always wanted to
write fiction? Join acclaimed novelists Kristina Olsson and Emily O'Grady for this one-day program that will help you Start to Write! Book now: https://t.co/RhWvYqlldt

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Explore the communal act of short story writing in this six-week course with award-winning author Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu), learning how to deepen your connection to craft and each other and find new ways to approach short fiction writing. Book now:
https://t.co/0ZuzgX16WY

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Did you catch Faber Writing Academy Manager Pip Smith on 2SER Breakfast this morning? Pip joined host Daniel Chifley to discuss the Writing a Novel scholarship and how being a recipient helped in her path to publication. Catch up now: https://t.co/XOQQynRobv

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‘I wanted to talk to you. About the game.’

"The Game” is a story from Emma Hislop’s debut collection, Ruin and Other Stories. Full story here: https://t.co/4kWnLwLcQ8

Emma will be teaching "Short Stories: Disrupting the Process" starting on October 24, 2024.

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Are you struggling to get your first words on the page? Or have you finished a draft but aren't happy with the beginning? If so, our online 8-week course with Pip Smith begins 17 October 2024 and provides the supportive environment you need to get you going.

Enroll today!

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We are excited to welcome Arnold Zable back as the tutor of our popular Writing a Life course this October! In our interview with him, he talks about the art of listening, and writing as a form of expression. Our full interview with him is linked below!

https://t.co/D8bGdsJh8t

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Do you want to study for free? Applications are now open for the @FaberWriting Writing a Novel scholarships. Anyone can apply! Applications close Sunday 20 October 2024.

More info here: https://t.co/kcc5xpJJKM

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What is the best way to write about a life? How do you make your recollections and family history research come alive? If you're interested, then 'Writing a Life' with Arnold Zable is for you!

Starts 1 October, 2024. Enroll today!

Learn more here 📷 https://t.co/U5UKO9IfyJ

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Congratulations to Thomas Vowles whose novel The End of Everything was acquired by UQP and will be published in July 2025!

Thomas completed Writing a Novel in Melbourne in 2022.

https://t.co/OYet22MPOY

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We are excited to welcome Robyn Cadwallader back as a guest speaker for our Writing Historical Fiction course this August! In our interview with her, she talks about writing for the sake of the work. Our full interview with her is linked below!

https://t.co/gGkjApH5J8

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Our students in 2023 really enjoyed 'Writing Historical Fiction' with Lauren Chater. Check out what they had to say below! #HistoricalFiction

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If you're interested in exploring the past and uncovering the why beyond the facts through creative writing, then our 'Writing Historical Fiction' course is perfect for you!

There are still spaces available so enroll today!

https://t.co/NJkbhXp3JB

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Just a couple of places are still available for Melbourne writers who are working on nonfiction manuscripts. Don't wait too long to apply - this is coming up soon!
https://t.co/vuYPuCJpXK

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We are delighted to welcome Lauren Chater back to Faber Writing Academy. Her fantastic course 'Writing Historical Fiction' returns in early August.

https://t.co/NJkbhXp3JB