Novelist. Writing Mentor. Teacher.
About Fiona
Fiona Melrose is a novelist whose debut novel, Midwinter, was long-listed by the Women’s Prize and her second, Johannesburg was short-listed for the RSL Encore Award. Fiona Melrose is Irish but was born in Johannesburg where she grew up.
Books
Fiona is the author of four novels. Her debut, Midwinter was a Bailey’s Prize listed novel and was short-listed for the New Angle Prize. In South Africa, it was Long-listed for the Sunday Times Novel award.
Scarabocchio Newsletter
Scarabocchio is a catch-all Italian world for blots, scribbles and doodles. This monthly letter offers writing advice, book recommendations as well as something to inspire and fill your creative well. It includes too a short list of upcoming events and courses.
Melrose Writing Rooms
The Writing Rooms are a place for writers of all levels to develop their practice and work towards their writing goals. Through courses, ongoing writing groups and retreats we develop practical skills, healthy and sustainable writing habits and a deeper enquiry into the role of the writer. We promise career long skills for deepening your craft and producing novels and stories of value.
Writer’s Retreat - Italy
The Writing Rooms’ Italian Programme is offered twice a year in Italy. A supported, encouraging environment in glorious locations. Based primary in Florence and Tuscany these week-long programmes offer writers of all levels the time to deepen on their craft.