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Marcel Theroux

Marcel Theroux is the author of four novels, Far North, A Blow to the Heart, A Stranger in the Earth, and The Paperchase, winner of the 2002 Somerset Maugham Award. His most recent novel, Far North, has been shortlisted for the prestigious National Book Award in America. He lives in London and teaches Faber Academy's popular 'Write a Short Story in a Weekend' and the three-month 'Writing Short Stories' writing courses.

Past courses

Write A Short Story in a Weekend

Whether you're an established writer of short fiction or are just starting out, this three-day practical course promises a creative kick-start.

Courses that might interest you...

Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction

Three-month course with Keith Ridgway in London
Begins 1 October

This three-month course is designed for new and apprentice fiction writers seeking inspiration and guidance. Playful, serious and fun, it proposes to query what writing is and why we do it. The course's aim is to encourage a writerly atmosphere and cultivate engagement with ideas and words.

Writing A Novel

Six-month course with Richard Skinner, Joanna Briscoe in London
Begins 2 October

The comprehensive six-month novel-writing course for the serious writer – perhaps the sort of student who might consider an MA in creative writing but is unable to give up full-time work or family commitments to attend a university.

Writing A Novel

Six-month course with Esther Freud, Tim Lott in London
Begins 7 October

Marcel Theroux

Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction

Writing A Novel

Writing A Novel

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