Shelley Weiner - acclaimed novelist, writer and journalist

Writing A Novel – six-month daytime courses with the Faber Academy

The Faber Academy‘s six-month ‘Writing a Novel’ courses have never been more sought after or heavily oversubscribed. Think now about applying for October 2023, when the next series of selective courses begins. Shelley’s daytime courses run each Tuesday and Thursday, offering a chance for committed and ambitious new novelists to: Benefit from the structure of regular…
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The Faber Academy Five Day Short Story

‘I still can’t believe what we achieved in a week,’ said Louise – one of the participants in last summer’s FIVE DAY SHORT STORY course. In five stimulating days you’ll have hands-on experience at turning theory into practical effect. Learn from the greats – from Chekhov, Hemingway, Munro and others – while being nurtured and…
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Gold Dust Mentoring for Writers

Training and Mentoring

A limited number of spaces are available for dedicated writers, serious about their fiction, to experience the individual attention, advice and inspiration provided by Shelley under the auspices of the prestigious Gold Dust Mentoring Scheme. An invaluable resource for new and emerging novelists and authors of non-fiction, Gold Dust offers eight hours of face-to-face meetings with…
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Testimonials

"I feel truly privileged to have had my life-changing writing mentorship with Shelley Weiner. What makes her exceptional mentor is her sensitive yet thought-provoking style, and her generous and empowering ability to unleash potential.”
Julieta Timane, Gold Dust

"Under Shelley’s perceptive, sharp eye I wrote, dismantled and rebuilt my story. As a mentor she instilled confidence in myself and in my abilities. She was a quiet, calm force and her constructive criticism allowed the creative process to develop. Now the mentoring has ended, I want to start with Shelley all over again. She is amazing — a star."
Sarah Jhirad, Gold Dust,

"I am hugely grateful to Shelley for believing in me and in my story. Her mentoring of me helped me shape my memoir. When I faltered and lost confidence she helped me get back on track. As a result I have a way forward, a theme, a structure and can now write dialogue which I had never done before! I highly recommend Shelley as a mentor to guide, challenge and support you in your writing."
Anni Townend, Gold Dust