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Writing a Novel (Evening)
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Richard T. Kelly, Sarah May, Nikesh Shukla, Eimear McBride, Sara Jafari, Jessica Andrews
Writing a Novel (Daytime)
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Shelley Weiner, Sabrina Broadbent, Eimear McBride, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Kate Maxwell
Advanced Poetry
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Rachael Allen, Daljit Nagra
Advanced Poetry
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Maurice Riordan, Richard Scott, Rachel Long, Daljit Nagra, Don Paterson, Denise Riley
Advanced Poetry
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Maurice Riordan, Richard Scott, Rachel Long, Simon Armitage, Denise Riley
An Introduction to Writing a Novel
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Joanna Briscoe, Shelley Weiner, Sabrina Broadbent
An Introduction to Writing a Novel
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Shelley Weiner, Nikesh Shukla, Sarah May
An Introduction to Writing a Novel (Newcastle)
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Richard T. Kelly
An Introduction to Writing a Novel (Newcastle)
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Richard T. Kelly
An Introduction to Writing a Novel (Newcastle)
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Richard T. Kelly, Preti Taneja
Discover more about Writing a Novel.
Writing a Novel is Faber Academy’s flagship course, which has seen alumni such as S J Watson, Saara El-Arifi, Rachel Joyce, Gail Honeyman and Alice Feeney go on to conquer bestseller lists around the world. Designed by the Director of our Fiction Programme, Richard Skinner, it's a six-month deep dive into the art of the novel, with sessions on every aspect you'll need to take you from the bare bones of a draft to a finished novel.
It's also a big commitment and a leap of faith.
In this two-hour session, you’ll meet course tutor Richard T. Kelly and take part in a taster workshop, hear from Writing a Novel in Newcastle alumna, and meet Faber Academy staff – as well as getting to know your potential course-mates.
You’ll leave fully informed about the course and raring to hit send on your application.
Is this right for me?
This introductory workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about Writing a Novel. You should feel confident that you’re ready to dedicate time, space and energy to your novel, but might have questions about the course, if it would suit you as a writer or how to apply.
This second iteration of Writing a Novel in Newcastle will be taught by Richard T. Kelly. Born in Newcastle, Richard has written much about the north-east, in particular his debut novel, Crusaders (Faber, 2008), and has taught Writing a Novel in London since 2017.
Richard will run an introductory workshop, which will give you a taste of what the course will look and feel like, as well as answering any questions you may have about Writing a Novel.
You’ll also meet the Faber Academy team, who will be your day-to-day support throughout your time on the course, meet the alumna who understand the pre-course nerves and excitement, and get advice on how to make your application stand out.
This workshop will take place from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Common Room, Newcastle.
Workshop Programme
Session 1
Tuesday 5 December, 7 – 9 p.m.
7 – 7.20 p.m: Welcome to Faber Aca...
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Rachael Allen
Rachael Allen’s first collection of poems, KINGDOMLAND, is published by Faber & Faber. She is the co-author of a number of collaborative...
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Daljit Nagra
Daljit Nagra has published four poetry collections with Faber & Faber. He has won the Forward Prize for Best Individual Poem...
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Maurice Riordan
Maurice Riordan was born in Co. Cork. His first book, A Word from the Loki (1995), was nominated for the T. S. Eliot Prize...
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Richard Scott
Richard Scott was born in London in 1981. His pamphlet Wound (Rialto) won the Michael Marks Poetry Award 2016 and his poem...
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Rachel Long
Rachel Long’s debut collection, My Darling from the Lions was published by Picador in the UK, in 2020, and by Tin House, in the US, in 2021. It was shortlisted for...
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Joanna Briscoe
Joanna Briscoe is the author of the novels Mothers and Other Lovers, which won the Betty Trask Award; Skin; Sleep With Me, which...
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Shelley Weiner
Shelley Weiner is an acclaimed novelist, short-story writer and journalist who has, over the years, established a reputation...
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Sabrina Broadbent
Sabrina Broadbent's debut novel, Descent, won the WH Smith Raw Talent award. Her other novels are A Boy’s Guide to Track and...
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Nikesh Shukla
Nikesh Shukla is an novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of Coconut Unlimited (shortlisted for the Costa First Novel...
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Sarah May
Sarah May is the highly acclaimed author of seven novels, including The Nudist Colony, (shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award...
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Richard T. Kelly
Richard T. Kelly is the author of the novels Crusaders (2008), The Possessions of Doctor Forrest (2011) and The Knives (2016)...
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Preti Taneja
Preti Taneja is a writer and activist. She has taught writing in prisons, worked with arts practitioners around the world mediating their own...
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Daljit Nagra
Daljit Nagra has published four poetry collections with Faber & Faber. He has won the Forward Prize for Best Individual Poem...
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Don Paterson
Don Paterson is the author of numerous works of poetry and non-fiction; his writing has won many awards, including the Whitbread Poetry Prize, the Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize, the Costa Poetry Award, all three Forward Prizes...
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Denise Riley
Denise Riley’s books are War in the Nursery: Theories of the Child and Mother (1983), ‘Am I That Name?’ Feminism and the Category of 'Women' in History...
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Richard Scott
Richard Scott was born in London in 1981. His pamphlet Wound (Rialto) won the Michael Marks Poetry Award 2016 and his poem...
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Rachel Long
Rachel Long’s debut collection, My Darling from the Lions was published by Picador in the UK, in 2020, and by Tin House, in the US, in 2021. It was shortlisted for...
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Simon Armitage
Simon Armitage was born in West Yorkshire and is Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds...
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The Common Room
Neville Hall
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1SE
About the Common Room
The Common Room is a new charity, formed to lead the restoration of Neville Hall in Newcastle. Their vision is to use their unique heritage to inspire the next generation of innovators and engineers. Through education and engagement activities, they will support the region’s future economic growth and provide a range of public spaces for innovation, collaboration, events, lectures, weddings and more.
We’re delighted to host our Newcastle courses in this historic venue.
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