Building on the foundational skills of writing nonfiction – concept proofing, research and reporting, genre conventions, understanding personal connection to material, structure and form – this tailored program is designed to give you dedicated space to build a compelling and captivating book proposal.

Working with acclaimed nonfiction writer, Rebecca Giggs, you will have time and expert guidance to workshop strong sample chapters and a synopsis with genuine cut through. You will discuss the ‘hook’ of your book – and ensure this is the book that only you can write – and to reflect on what makes your project unique. You will develop a clear understanding of how your manuscript might fit in the marketplace and who its readers will be.

This course will cover foundational topics across two consecutive Saturdays, before moving to intensive workshopping over two consecutive weeks, to shape and finalise your book proposal.

Students who complete this course in 2022 will have the opportunity to be published in The Faber Writing Anthology which is distributed to publishers and agents in Australia and the UK.