The Irish Writers’ Centre has long been regarded as the leading provider of creative writing courses in Ireland. Alongside an extensive programme of novel writing, short story, and poetry courses, the centre is also innovating in new directions, offering both new and experienced writers workshops in a diverse range of genres, such as Writing a Radio Play, Feature Writing and Historical Fiction.
Whether you have never before put pen to paper, or just need that extra nudge to finish your masterpiece, the Irish Writers’ Centre has a course for you. We provide evening, weekend and week-day courses in a range of lengths. To book, please call the Centre on 01 8721302 or email courses@writerscentre.ie.
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| 11.09.10 |
Writing Short Fiction with Nuala Ni Chonchuir |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
This two-day workshop will be a structured guide to short fiction writing; topics covered will include character, style, dialogue, 'show don’t tell', setting and language use. This course is designed for people who are interested in developing their writing further.
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| €140 |
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| 12.09.10 |
Fantasy Fiction with Celine Kiernan |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
This intensive two-day course will be ideal for aspiring and already practising fantasy fiction writers.
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| €140 |
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| 18.09.10 |
Write & Tell with Brendan Nolan |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
More details coming soon. |
| €140 |
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Travel Writing Workshop with Charlie Connelly |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
This two-day course would give those attending a firm grounding in what makes good travel writing. Combining tutorial, discussion and a couple of short writing assignments, attendees would leave the course with a better understanding of the mechanics of travel writing and where and how to place articles and books.
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| 09.10.10 |
The Novel with Kevin Power |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
This two-day workshop is aimed at people who have already completed some work on the first draft of a novel. It will emphasize the techniques of novel-writing, such as structure, voice, tone, and style.
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| €140 |
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| 06.11.10 |
Novel Writing with Emer Martin |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
Details coming soon. |
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| 06.11.10 |
Playwriting with Billy Roche |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
Details coming soon. |
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| 13.11.10 |
Poetry Workshop with Enda Wyley |
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10.30am-
4.30pm |
This is a practical two day intensive poetry workshop which aims to inspire and encourage those who have either just begun to write poems or those who feel they might benefit from feedback on poetry they have been working on for a while. The workshop will include time to write new poetry, respond to participants' work and to enjoy the poetry of established writers. Participants are encouraged to forward 5 of their poems to the Irish Writers Centre in advance of the workshop.
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