Chiara Bella
Chiara Bella Fankhauser is a writer and committee member at PEN Melbourne.
About
Chiara Bella Fankhauser is a writer and committee member at PEN Melbourne. She holds a Bachelor of Arts: Creative Writing (Distinction) from RMIT and is currently undertaking a Masters of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing at the University of Melbourne. She works across fiction and cultural commentary, focusing on power, censorship, and silenced narratives. Her writing explores displacement, identity, and state control, shaped in part by her own cultural heritage and its relationship to language and belonging. Her work has been published in the likes of Australian Catholics Magazine, Bowen Street Press, and The Swanston Gazette.
- 6 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- ItalianIntermediate
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Other
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Work experience· 5 roles
Supported strategic planning across events, budgets, and outreach, strengthening editorial project management. Contributed to annual publications: selecting writers, drafting proposals, and shaping design direction. Liaised with universities (e.g. RMIT) to enrich creative writing programs and foster industry partnerships. Assisted in social media and community outreach, applying creative communication and brand storytelling. Promoted diverse literary voices and ethical storytelling through global collaboration. Co-coordinator for Writers in Prison sector.
Provided writing services, delivering diverse content through various modes. Collaborated with editors and project managers to develop content strategies and meet project deadlines. Conducted thorough research and adapted to tone and style to fit project needs and audience. Published works: 2 & A Half Sugars, The Terrace.
Delivered high-level client communication, developing strong narrative awareness and audience sensitivity. Led and delegated across a busy team, fostering collaboration, time management, and creative problem-solving. Designed seasonal menus, integrating user experience principles and visuals to storytelling. Coordinated and promoted events, applying project management, copywriting, and brand promotions skills. Maintained a cohesive venue identity, sharpening tone, atmosphere, and emotional impact.
Education
Minor in Literary Studies
Certifications and awards
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