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!
#storyfactory #creativewriting #freeworkshop #publishing #westernsydney
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
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By Mina
One day there was a monster called Jacob. He was so kind to all of the people. He used to not have any friends.
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By Maron
There is a big blue robot and he is very tall. He fights bad people in Sydney. The night at the Opera House, a good person who is 38 years old was just walking.
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By Awsam
Hi. I am Awsam. I go to the park. It was a big park and I play and play with my bike and with my sister and I play with my dad and mum too. And play running and run with my bike too.
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By Fidel
In the park, I play soccer with my dad. The park is big; it’s like huge. It has somewhere to play slides, swings and more fun things to play with. The park is in Smithfield. It’s near my school.
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By Violet
I go to St Gertrude Primary School. My favourite thing to do is to play with my friends. We play fun games. My favourite game is the floor is lava. Sometimes me and my friends tell funny stories.
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By Anela
One day, I was playing on my iPad, but then someone sends me a message and the message said, “Can you help me please?”.
Ghost Boy
By Georgia, Year 6
Pierce was a rather quiet, mysterious boy, he was pale with gorgeous olive eyes, his long brown hair covered them though. Yet, he disappeared and reappeared in the flash of an eye...
What Matters?
By Lauren, Year 10
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Ice-cream: Frozen Explosion
By Lauren, Year 10
My eyes glistened under the typical scorching sun, on a typical summer’s day, amongst a typical family. Although my insatiable crave for the ‘Frozen Explosion’ was certainly, uncontrollable.
Freedom?
By Lauren, Year 10
The fleeting thought of eternal freedom never failed to disrupt the crooked women, trapped in a cage built by herself. Restrained by the laws of marriage and societal norms with her 60 year old husband, she lays paralysed on her own bed, only watching the hours tick by before her husband comes home.
Are We Here Yet?
By Lauren, Year 10
The serenity of such an atmosphere continued to play a soft melody, soothing the two into an unworldly state of consciousness. The vast endless ocean of harmonious oranges, reds and pinks swirled together to unveil new land.
Bubble Tea
By Lauren, Year 10
I slowly transition my youthful eyes to the long line of customers, leading up to my second house, my one and only place, my home.
Students Should Not Wear School Uniforms
By John, Year 5
Would you make students wear uncomfortable, annoying school uniforms? Well let me tell you that in my opinion students should never wear school uniforms! I have listed 3 things that list why you should not wear school uniforms.
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By Susan
One day, there was a prince walking in the forest. Suddenly he met a poor girl. Her name was Lala. He asked her to come with him to work like maids. Lala went with the prince.
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By Mirna
One day, I was sitting in the park. I just got bored and thought that I could have a little bit of walking. So I went somewhere so weird. I found a really interesting door. So I went through it. I was so shocked.