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
The Struggler
By Jake, Year 9
The content below contains mature content and adult themes. If you have any concerns or if you are below 13 years of age please do not continue reading. If you are...
Wendy the Wheelchair Girl
By Mina, Year 4
One day there was a girl called Wendy in high school. A girl called Tracey was always a bully. She used to call Wendy,”Wendy the wheelchair girl” then Tracey’s friend...
Basketball
Year 6
Introduction Slam! The audience cheer with excitement after the first dunk was done, my body was exhausted after the first round of the basketball game. The referee blowed his whistle...
The Racial Gate
By Merna, Year 9
“We don’t want you here.” “Stay away.” I collapse at the things they say. The school kids live in freedom and run around My youthful imagination plummets to the ground...
Before It’s Too Late
By Mya, Year 10
I live a life of luxury, A roof over my head, Water, Plenty of food A separate room, just for my bed...
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By Maryam
Hi. I am Maryam and I do my teeth every day and I like to do my teeth and my teeth have been white.
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By Marina
On one awesome day, I went to my grandma’s house and I saw my cousin there so we decided to play a game. We started reading so many books.
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By Mirna
Hi. I am Mirna. I do my homework every day and I like to do my homework in my house and if I am finished I will play and I will be happy.
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By Asawer
One time there was a cow and the cow was very sad because her baby was lost in the mountain.
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By Brtila
Every day I sit by myself in my room and practice writing. In the morning after we eat breakfast, me and my sister go to the park and we play together on the slide or sometimes we play soccer.
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By Katrina
Hi, I like to eat apples and strawberries. I like cats and dogs and my teddy bear.
Madmoizelle Alone
By Georgia, Year 6
In the night she sits still as ever, take a picture and it wouldn’t last forever. The world around her filled with trouble, her existence made everyone besides the kids think it was double.
My Life In A Different World
By Natalie, Year 6
He woke up at a unusual place but later when he woke up in an unusual place he wasn't as scared as he thought he would be it was very interesting for him and i thought he want to look around a while and everything he get to like he changes into a different world and after those 7 world he kind of like the hang of it and was alway cures about it and alway had a great time and came back to normal.
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By Sahar
In one day, my parents and I went to the beach to play. We took the ferry and the air was strong. We ate lunch on the island. Then we swim in the sea.