
Richard Skinner
Richard Skinner is a novelist, poet and critic. His most recent book, The Mirror, was described as ‘beautifully written . . . immersive . . . captivating’ by the Guardian. As Director of the Fiction Programme at Faber Academy, he created the flagship ‘Writing a Novel’ six-month course in 2009 and since then has helped hundreds of writers find their voice.-
Masterclass: Setting (Online)
One day26th - 26th April 2021Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: The Idea of Pace (Online)
One day24th - 24th May 2021Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: Coming at Character from All Angles (Online)
One day21st - 21st June 2021Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: Triangles and Squares in Fiction (Online)
One day27th - 27th September 2021Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: The Idea of Conflict (Online)
One day25th - 25th October 2021Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: Plotting (Online)
One day29th - 29th November 2021Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: The Whole Writing Process in One Go (Online)
One day13th - 13th December 2021Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: Editing (Online)
One day31st - 31st January 2022Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: Synopses (Online)
One day28th - 28th February 2022Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Masterclass: Planning and Writing The Mirror (Online)
One day28th - 28th March 2022Richard SkinnerOnlineOne of a series of ten intensive, impactful masterclasses from Faber Academy's Director of Fiction. -
Writing A Novel (Evening)
Six months28th January 2020 - 30th June 2020Richard T. Kelly, Richard Skinner, Sarah MayLondonA comprehensive six-month writing course for the serious writer, with access to some of the biggest names in publishing. If you're thinking about a creative writing MA, consider this practical alternative.The application deadline for this course is 31 December 2019.