Factory Feedback
Young writers (aged 7-17)
Get Your Start as a Professional Writer
Story Factory is seeking young writers (aged 7-17) who love writing and have something to say to submit their writing for publication for our newest program – Factory Feedback.
This program is designed to support, champion and amplify the voices of the brilliant young people of Australia.
We will work with you to edit and develop your writing (both fiction and non-fiction) and then publish successful submissions on our website, as well as pay a small honorarium for your work.
We’re looking for shorter pieces suitable for publishing online on our website. We’d love to read your three-volume novel but it’s a bit tricky to publish online so we may suggest publishing an extract of longer work submitted. Up to 1000 words is a good fit, as a guideline.
We’ll ask for your name, age, address and school to check your eligibility for this program as part of the application process.
Factory Feedback is our vote of confidence in the voices of young people.
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Come and visit our Prescription Poetry booth at the @sydwritersfest at @carriageworks this weekend 27-28 May! Our Story Factory Poetry Doctors will be on hand to dispense prescriptions to cure all manner of modern ailments. 😷❤️🩹 These bottles of joy contain rays of sunshine and pearls of wisdom from our creative writing students…100% made with love at the Story Factory, all packed and ready to be shared with the world. 🫶
Entry is free. No appointment required! Bring your friends and family. Share snaps of your scripts 📸 @sydneystoryfactory
📸 Richard Short & Aph D.
#SydneyWritersFestival #PrescriptionPoetry #StoryFactory
Witnessed the incredible talent of @zeadalamusic at Story Factory`s Parramatta Creative Circle last Friday! 🙌🏽🎤🎶 This singer-songwriter, rapper, and poet from South West Sydney blew us away with her mesmerising performance. Thank you Z for coming to Story Factory Parramatta to connect with and inspire our community of young creators.
The Creative Circle is a series of events run by @storyfactorypublishing bringing together experienced artists with early career writers to inspire young creators (aged 15-25). Events will run on selected Friday evenings at Story Factory Parramatta from April to September 2023. DM @storyfactorypublishing to learn more.
#Zeadala #ParramattaCreativeCircle #StoryFactory #SouthWestSydney #SingerSongwriter #Rapper #Poet #LivePerformance #CreativeProgram #FridayNightFun
We had a blast hosting a special black out poetry event with our volunteers. To say thank you, we gave out special badges to our Community Heroes and World Changers! 🙌 We`re so grateful to our community of dedicated volunteers. Thank you for all the work you do! 🫶
Interested in volunteering with Story Factory? Sign up here: https://www.storyfactory.org.au/volunteer/
#NVM2023 #TheChangeMakers #storyfactory #volunteer #westernsydney
Photo: Thuy Giang
Are you a parent or teacher of a young writer? ✍️ Have you ever wanted to see their work published in a real book? 📕
Story Factory is offering FREE creative writing workshops for students to help them write and publish stories on their own. Our after-school workshops are facilitated by experienced educators who are passionate about helping young people improve their literacy and storytelling skills. We`ll also give them access to resources and support from professional writers to empower their creativity. 📝 📚
It`s FREE and easy to sign up. Visit: https://www.storyfactory.org.au/programs/after-school-holiday-programs/
We hope to see you soon!
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WE’RE HIRING! We’re looking for an Aboriginal Engagement Manager to develop strong partnerships and understanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Story Factory, to help improve outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in our programs.
If you’re passionate about improving writing skills and educational opportunities for Indigenous young people or know someone who would be perfect for this role, head to our website to learn more: https://www.storyfactory.org.au/about/work-with-us/
Artwork by Danielle Mate.
#sydneystoryfactory #nowhiring #jobopportunity #indigenousjobs #westernsydney
Stories from this Program
My Birthday
By Jaymi, Year 6
I sit at the table, as it was my birthday, What a day to be happy, hip hip hooray. I see the beautiful cake, I could not wait to take...
Surviving
By Tamilla, Year 8
Memories History Traditions The screams The cries The hurt of the past No matter the attempts to erase us and silence us into fear, Our culture still lives on Our...
Narrabeen Man
By Larissa, Year 7
The Narrabeen man was discovered in 2005. His bones were found by contractors in the suburb of Narrabeen, Sydney. These were the remains of a 4000 year old aboriginal man....
The Good Day
By Ryan, Year 3
I was jogging down the road of Happy street. I came around the corner and saw two angry, stray dogs fighting over a piece of bread. I tried to calm...
100 Days of Minecraft: Day 2
By Felix, Year 6
I woke to hear grunting noises in the background. I jumped to find no more than fifteen villagers staring at me. I prepared myself for the fight, but none attacked...
Promise
By Amerita, Year 10
i made it, and so i will keep it you don’t have to doubt or regret as i will be there in the end to show you close your eyes...
Why doesn’t he notice me?
By Kittana, Year 9
He never seems to notice me. He never notices the way I look at him or the way I smile when he’s around. He never notices how I get distant...
Friends
By Kittana, Year 9
We all live in a society where friends are important. They help you create memories, they can help you through your darkest times however my friends don’t. They don’t understand...
Keltis’s Story and the Free Spirits
By Lusiane, Year 8
The content below contains mature content. If you have any concerns or if you are below 13 years of age please do not continue reading. If you are above 13 years of...
The amazingly funny true story of a glass jar named Pedro
By Tahlia, Year 5
One bright and sunny day there was a new shop and that shop was called Josh’s glass jar factory. Josh’s factory was making a lot of money because the jars...
Being Perfect
By Shaba, Year 6
Queen Hanako and King Takeo had 3 daughters Yumi (22), Hideko (18) and Etsuko (16). But one of them has turned against their whole family. Leaving the Youngest to blame...
Trying to make it to the party
By Asha, Year 6
Chapter 1 I woke up in bed with a big smile on my face, hoping that today is going to be a good day. Until I heard a fart from...
Global Warming
By Dennis, Year 8
In the Summer, Crack Bang Sizzle The fire is burning around me The fire burns and burns my favourite tree I then wonder why Why does everyone have to die...
My Tongan Holiday
By Dennis, Year 8
Beep beep beep my heart is on a race track as my alarm goes off at 6 am in the morning. Bright and early this is the day that I...