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Courses - Melbourne
Current Courses
Writing for Children and Young Adults
SOLD OUT - join the waitlist
with Martine Murray and guests includeing Sally Rippin
27 Feb - 5 June 2019
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$1,950 / $1,655 alumni
The perfect three-month course for people who wish to write for children and young adults.
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Writing a Novel Stage 1
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with Toni Jordan and Paddy O'Reilly + guests including leading industry agents/publishers
5 March - 28 May 2019 (3 months)
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$3,250 / $2,760 alumni
$2,760 for those who sign up to Writing a Novel: Stage 2 at the same time
Learn to write with the best.
This comprehensive, three-month course for aspiring novelists provides the structure and support you need to head towards the first draft of your novel.
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NEW COURSE: Electric Words
with Laura Jean McKay
Saturday 16 March 2019, 10am - 4pm
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$ 295 / $250 alumni
Rip up that blank page and write on the scraps! This experimental writing course will take your writing out of its comfort zone and into a place of excitement, interest and pleasure. This must attend course will help make your sentences come to life by looking at non-traditional ways of approaching the style and the structure of your manuscript.
The Secret Life of Getting Published
with Sue Hines
Saturday 11 May 2019, 10am - 4pm
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$ 295 / $250 alumni
A one-day course offering aspiring and emerging writers the opportunity to discover what really goes on inside a publishing house, how experienced publishers make their decisions and how to improve the chances of your manuscript being considered for publication.
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Creative Nonfiction Bootcamp
with Dr Tom Doig
Saturday 1 June 2019, 10am - 4pm
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$ 295 / $250 alumni
In this one-day course, you will learn the essentials for writing engaging and authentic nonfiction. Whether you’re planning to write first-person memoir or researched reportage, this course will help you find the best way to present your facts. Learn from someone who has successfully written in both modes.
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The Agent Engagement: A one-on-one meeting with a leading literary agent
with Jacinta di Mase
Saturday 15 June 2019
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$250 / $210
One-on-one feedback on your work with an agent.
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Writing a Novel Stage 2
with Toni Jordan and Paddy O'Reilly + guests including leading industry agents/publishers
16 July - 24 September 2019 (3 months)
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$3,250 / $2,760 alumni
Learn to write with the best.
A comprehensive, three-month course for writers who have completed Writing a Novel Stage 1 or who have a substantially completed rough or first draft of a novel-in-progress.
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Getting Published as a Writer for Children
with Jane Godwin and guest Davina Bell
Saturday 27 July 2019
Allen & Unwin - Melbourne
406 Albert Street
East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Course fee:
$ 295 / $250 alumni
Are you a new writer for children? This one-day course offers an understanding of what goes on inside a publishing house, how publishers make their choices, how to give yourself the best chance of publication and what to expect from the publishing process. Learn more about the industry, explore different ways to build a strong story and become aware of common pitfalls.
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Previous Courses
Please note that some of our previous courses may not be scheduled in the future. Check the website for updated details or subscribe for updates here. For more information or to register your interest, please contact the Faber Writing Academy on (02) 8425 0171 or email: faberwritingacademy@allenandunwin.com
