Lucy teaches a regular course “Short Stories: Developing Your Craft” with the Faber Academy. The next course is schedule to begin in January 2024. For more details, visit the Faber Academy website.
Testimonials from the Faber Academy
“Not all exceptional writers are also exceptional teachers. Lucy is both. Not only is she keen to forensically break down her own work and the work of other writers into actionable tools, but she also listens to the group. This class served for me as both a fantastic literature class and a fantastic writing class with an exceptional group of writers.”
“Lucy is an exceptional teacher with an amazing mind. She analyses the short story deeply and thoroughly, fostering great leaps in understanding of the form. This is no formulaic how-to course, but rather a deep dive into multitudinous possibilities.”
“Exceptional. Lucy is the finest teacher I have had across any course in any subject. Coupled with her prodigious talent and genuine desire to pay it forward, this is a truly outstanding course. World class!”
“Generous with her advice, brilliant in her lectures, and helpful with her handouts. Sensitive to diversity, different cultures, backgrounds. I found it far better and more intimate than expected. […] It teaches you everything you need to know about writing short stories. Wow.”
“Absolutely outstanding. Lucy is so knowledgeable, so lovely and so inspiring. […] She made huge efforts to get to know us individuals and to help us with our individual journeys. She created a brilliant spirit in the class and selected fascinating readings and guest speakers. Best course I have ever been on.”
“The best writing course I have ever done. […] Lucy’s course surpassed all expectations. She has such verve and enthusiasm and huge wide-ranging knowledge of literature across all forms.”
“She was absolutely amazing. She taught in a way that let me assimilate what I learned into my writing. She was extremely knowledgeable on craft, but also on the heart and pull of a story.”