Kristina Olsson, Course Director for the inaugural Writing a Novel program in Brisbane, told us what she’s looking for.

Joey Connolly, Head of Faber Academy in the UK, on the beginnings of the Academy, writing communities and what comes next for Faber in the UK.

Faber Writing Academy is thrilled to announce the recipients of our scholarships in Writing for Children and Writing Young Adult Fiction.

We asked Kathryn Heyman and Margo Lanagan what they’re hoping to discover when they read applications for ‘Writing a Novel’. 

My experiences at Faber taught me that there are three things a writer needs: patience, dedication and support.

Writing a Novel tutors Sophie Cunningham and Emily Bitto told us there are three main factors that make a great application for Writing a Novel…

The Faber Writing Academy is delighted to announce the 2021 Faber Writing a Novel scholarship winners and to introduce them to you.

We asked tutor Gretchen Shirm to tell us more about her experience of getting started as a writer of fiction and the events of 2020 have affected her writing.

2020 scholarship winner Sanaz Fotouhi reflects on her experience of Writing a Novel and blending motherhood and writing career.

Gabriella Marie Kelly-Davies, 2020 Writing True Stories scholarship winner on finding her voice and a course that pushed her into a new writing experience.

2020 Writing for Children scholarship winner Arty J. Owens started their course in a time of change and turmoil.

Annie de Monchaux, the first person to complete our Author to Author mentoring program, enjoyed a nurturing, inspiring and instructive experience.

We asked Angela Meyer why it is so important to be able to edit your own work and how you can improve your editorial skills and understanding.

After more than 20 years in the book industry, Jacinta di Mase started her own literary agency in 2004. We asked her to tell us what happened next. 

Towards the latter part of your publishing journey you will be introduced to your Publicist. Be prepared to tell the story of your story.

Rebecca Kaiser, Editorial Director at Allen & Unwin tells us about the editor’s job, their skills and what it takes to make the best book possible.

How to avoid “becoming lost, tangled in razor-sharp vines, bogged down in treacherous swamps, or overrun by wild animals.” 

Does this sound like you? Curious, stubborn, humble and willing to learn. Then perhaps you have what it takes to be a novelist.

We asked R.W.R. McDonald to tell us more about the new online course Crime Fiction Lab he has developed with Katherine Kovacic.