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Workshops, Mentoring, Manuscript Consultancy
Fadia Faqir is an accomplished editor, workshop facilitator and mentor to emerging writers. She taught a wide variety of creative writing and fiction courses and workshops in universities and other institutions in the UK and different parts of the world. She was awarded the first Ph.D in Critical and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia, where she studied under Malcolm Bradbury and Angela Carter. She regularly lectures overseas for the British Council.
Recent visits include:
2008: Guest of honour, the 74th Congress of PEN International, Bogota, Colombia
2008: A talk on transcultural writing and a reading, Hay Festival Alhambra, Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain
2005: Lecture Tour of Washington State and residency, Women Writers of the Arab World, Hedgebrook, Seattle, USA
2003: In Transit Bulgarian exchange project. Fadia Faqir, WN Herbert and Mark Robinson visited Bulgaria to take part in a literature festival in the capital city, Sofia. They worked with Bulgarian writers and musicians to create new work for performance at the festival and undertook a series of readings in galleries, clubs and market places
2003: Lecture Tour of Libya with the British author Maggie Gee.
2002: Lecture Tour of Jordan including a position as visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Higher Education, Jordan University.
1995-7: Lecture Tour of Malaysia on “English and Islam: Creative Encounter and “Re-cognising Language, Culture and Identity”, readings of creative work, workshops and meetings with writers.
1993: Lecture Tour of Indonesia on cross-culturalism, Orientalism, women in Islam and Arab women writers
Writing Fellowship
Creative writing class, Durham Castle, 2010 - Murder mystery workshp
Fadia Faqir is a Writing Fellow at St Aidan's College, Durham University. She teaches a course suitable for beginners and those who have some writing experience. University students and members of the local community explore in a supportive environment their abilities and develop their skills.
What students said about the course:
‘For two terms my Wednesdays have been magical. It has been one of the greatest honours of my life to be taught by Fadia.’ Genevieve Lowles
‘I loved this course because it provided me with an environment in which I was motivated to write. All in all a truly enriching experience . . .This course was also a wonderful brief escape from the dry, boring and nerve-wrecking subject that is computer science.’ Matthieu Miossec
‘Definitely enjoyed the workshopping aspects of it. The course was well structured and covered a large number of aspects of creative writing. The availability of food was also a plus.’ Hannah Earnshaw
‘The venue was brilliant. Friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Sharing and bouncing creative ideas off each other. Adding new authors and books to my list of “must-reads” from the suggestions in the class. CREATIVITY!’ Anna Biktimirova
‘Within the group there was a very welcoming and sharing atmosphere, perfect for those not quite sure about what they have written yet still seeking direction. Fadia is a teacher I shan’t forget.’ Lily Peters
‘The course was brilliant’ Dominic Arnold
'I absolutely loved the story material we were given. I thought the assignments were very helpful, especially the longer assignments.’ Philip Dorsett
‘The course is worth it alone for the name checks and suggestions of things to look out for, but really excels in the enthused teaching of what's important when writing. The group feedback and rapport is excellent,’ Alex Mason
‘The Wednesday workshops made me realise how much I loved writing!’ Edu Adodo
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