Courses and Workshops thread [post any course/workshop info here]

olive2 · 19-10-2012 1:12pm

Hey everyone,

We have reduced the price of our six week online beginners creative writing course to €99.00 (from €150) for our 22nd October, 30th October and 7th of November courses.

The course is suitable for complete beginners, or for writers who would like to get back into a creative writing routine.

Details are below and if you have any queries, don't hesitate to contact me at info@creativewriting.ie

Thanks:) Olive

Beginners Creative Writing Online Course
Course Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: €99
Website: http://creativewriting.ie/6-week-beginners-creative-writing-course/
Email: info@creativewriting.ie

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bigsmokewriting · 08-11-2012 5:09pm

Hi all

Just some info on the One-Day workshops that the Big Smoke Writing Factory is running this Winter term. Big Smoke Writing Factory is located on Hatch St. in Dublin city centre & provides classes & workshops for both beginning & developing writers, with an emphasis on improving & sharing work with others. All courses are run by experienced writers, including those on our board of directors, & also guest writers for classes with a more specialist aim.

Intermediate Poetry Writing (1 day)
SATURDAY, November 17th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Writing Science Fiction (half day)
SATURDAY, November 17th 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

Beginning To Write (1 day)
SATURDAY, November 24th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

How To Revise (half day)
SATURDAY, November 24th 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

Self-Promotion for Poets (half day)
SATURDAY, December 1st 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

Feature Journalism: An Introduction (1 day)
SATURDAY, December 1st 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

No previous writing experience is required, though we advise that those applying for some of our more specialised courses (e.g., Intermediate Poetry Writing) to have some writing experience.

More information on all our courses & booking can be found at our website, http://bigsmokewriting factory.com , we also run ongoing courses & offer a critique service, further details of both can also be found on the website.

Any inquiries to be directed to bigsmokewritingfactory@gmail.com

bigsmokewriting · 08-11-2012 5:16pm

Just some info on the weekly courses that the Big Smoke Writing Factory is running this Winter term. Big Smoke Writing Factory is located on Hatch St. in Dublin city centre & provides classes & workshops for both beginning & developing writers, with an emphasis on improving & sharing work with others. All courses are run by experienced writers, including those on our board of directors, & also guest writers for classes with a more specialist aim.

The Art and Craft of Short Stories (6 weeks)
TUESDAYS, starting November 13th 2012, 7pm-9pm, €150

Intermediate Creative Writing (4 weeks)
FRIDAYS, starting November 16th 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm, €100

Classes that are already underway will begin again next January.
We advise that those applying for some of our more specialised courses (e.g., Intermediate Poetry Writing) to have some writing experience.

More information on all our courses & booking can be found at our website, http://bigsmokewriting factory.com , we also run ongoing courses & offer a critique service, further details of both can also be found on the website.

Any inquiries to be directed to bigsmokewritingfactory@gmail.com

helloaliens · 10-12-2012 12:03pm

FREE COMEDY WORKSHOP!!

Ever thought of doing stand-up? Or writing your own sitcom?

Well here's your chance to try out your material with a group of friendly, like-monded souls!!

Everyone is welcome, first timers, absolute beginners and even the faintly interested!
Come along - it's free!!

Sat 15th Dec. - The Exchange, Exchange Street, Temple Bar

crank_1975 · 10-12-2012 4:04pm

I'm writing a screenplay at the moment at thought that it might be worth doing a course in this area where I could polish my script and learn some new techniques etc. I've been looking at the one in Filmbase and was wondering if anyone had done the course and what did thwey think etc?

Details here:

http://www.filmbase.ie/training/script_courses.php

hoppway · 14-12-2012 12:39pm

Best of luck with the workshop. There are some free hints (common sense, really, but easily overlooked) on www.hoppway.com

Irish Writers Centre · 10-01-2013 9:13pm

Spring Courses at
the Irish Writers' Centre

http://www.writerscentre.ie/CoursesSpring2013.pdf …

Weekly

Writing the Novella with Eoin McNamee
Monday 21st January, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 10 weeks, Cost: €280/€260 members.

Poetry Workshop with Alan Jude Moore
Monday 21st January, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 8 weeks, Cost: €220/€200 members.

Writing the Short Story with Mike McCormack
Wednesday 23rd January, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 10 weeks, Cost: €280/€260 members.

Novel Writing with Chris Binchy
Wednesday 23rd January, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 10 weeks, Cost: €280/€260 members.

Beginners’ Creative Writing with John Maher
Thursday 24th January, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 8 weeks, Cost: €220/€200 members.

Writing Great Characters with Mia Gallagher
Thursday 24th January, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 10 weeks, Cost: €280/€260 members.

Writing for Children and Teenagerswith Sarah Webb
Thursday 31st January, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 6 weeks, Cost: €165/€150 members.

Finish Your Novel with Conor Kostick
Monday 4th February, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 12 weeks, Cost: €340/€310 members.

Crime Writing with Declan Burke
Wednesday 6th February, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 8 weeks, Cost: €220/€200 members.

Writing for TV Drama and Feature Films with Ferdia Mac Anna
Thursday 7th February, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 7 weeks, Cost: €200/€180 members.

Freelance Journalismwith Anna Carey
Tuesday 12th February, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 6 weeks, Cost: €165/€150 members.

Writing the Memoir with Ivy Bannister
Tuesday 12th February, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Duration: 6 weeks, Cost: €165/€150 members.

Beginners Creative Writing with Nessa O’Mahony
Wednesday 20th February, 11am–1pm
Duration: 8 weeks, Cost: €220/€200

Weekend

Getting Your Writing Noticed Using Social Media with Laurence O’Bryan
Saturday 26th January, 10.30am–4.30pm
Duration: 1 day, Cost: €80/€70 members.

Telling a Story Through Character with Gerry Stembridge
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th January, 10.30am–4.30pm
Duration: 2 days, Cost: €150/€135 members.

Bunchúrsa Lae i Scríobh agus Saothrú an Ghearrscéil le Ré Ó Laighléis
9 Feabhra: Satharn 10.30rn–4.30in
Fad: 1 lá, Costas: €50/€45 baill.

Memoir and Creative Non-fiction: Your Life in Chapters with Henry McDonald
Saturday 23rd February, 10.30am–4.30pm
Duration: 1 day, Cost: €80/€70 members.

Starting a Novel with Keith Ridgway
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th February, 10.30am–4.30pm
Duration: 2 days, Cost: €150/€135 members.

Writing Fiction with Ian Sansom
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th March, 10.30am–4.30pm
Duration: 2 days, Cost: €150/€135 members.

Playwriting with Jimmy Murphy
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th March, 10.30am–4.30pm
Duration: 2 days, Cost: €150/€135 members.

CrashBandicoot Girl · 12-01-2013 8:43pm

I was wondering if anyone knew some good creative writing lessons/workshops in Dublin? The cheaper the better:p I saw one in IADT myself starting 20th Jan but I don't know if that's for this year (it didn't say) so if anyone has info on that either. Thanks

olive2 · 06-02-2013 3:40pm

Hi everyone,

To view an up-to-date schedule of our online creative writing courses, visit www.creativewriting.ie or email us at info@creativewriting.ie for more information.

Our schedule of distance learning courses includes;

1. Beginners Creative Writing with Olive O'Brien (6 weeks) - €150.00
2. Intermediate Creative Writing with Eileen Casey (6 weeks) - €150.00
3. Advanced Creative Writing with Geraldine Mills (6 weeks) - €150.00
4. Writing for Children with Oisin McGann (6 weeks) - €190.00
5. Lost and Found Poetry Workshop with Eileen Casey (6 weeks) - €150.00
6. Screenwriting with Anne Barrett (6 weeks)- €150.00
7. How to Blog with Niamh Griffin (4 weeks) - €95.00

FreudianSlipOn · 16-02-2013 1:00pm

FreudianSlipOn, B.A. (Hons) Creative Writing

Offering free coaching in the freedom of true expression through philosophy and experimenting with writing style, with expertise in comedy and psychological thriller genres. If interested please PM me.

Kind regards,

FreudianSlipOn

bigsmokewriting · 16-04-2013 7:40pm

Hi all.

Just some info on the One-Day workshops that the Big Smoke Writing Factory is running this Autumn/Winter term. Big Smoke Writing Factory is located on Hatch St. in Dublin city centre and provides classes and workshops for both beginning and developing writers, with an emphasis on improving & sharing work with others. All courses are run by experienced writers, including those on our board of directors, and also guest writers for classes with a more specialist aim.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Writing Memoir (1 day)
SATURDAY, April 20th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

Revising Your Work (half day)
SATURDAY, April 20th 2013, 10am-1pm, €40

Bringing Drama To Your Writing (1 day)
SATURDAY, April 27th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

Flash Fiction (1 day)
SATURDAY, May 11th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

Poetry: The Long and Short of It (1 day)
SATURDAY, May 18th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

Getting Published (half day)
MONDAY, May 20th 2013, 6.30pm-9.30pm, €40

Introduction to Personal Journaling and Memoir Writing (1 day)
SATURDAY, May 25th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

Writing Children's and Young Adult Fiction (1 day)
SATURDAY, June 8th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

We are also starting two new Intermediate Creative Writing classes (Tuesday April 23 & Friday April 26)

And have our ongoing Creative Writing (drop in) classes every Monday.

More information on all our courses & booking can be found at our website, http://bigsmokewritingfactory.com.

We also offer a critique service, further details of which can also be found on the website.

Please direct any inquiries you have to bigsmokewritingfactory@gmail.com and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

Happy writing!

olive2 · 23-04-2013 2:24pm

Hi everyone,

We run a series of online creative writing courses including;

1. Beginners Creative Writing with Olive O'Brien (6 weeks) - €99.00
2. Creative Writing Course for Teenagers with Olive O'Brien - €150
3. Intermediate Creative Writing with Eileen Casey (6 weeks) - €150.00
4. Advanced Creative Writing with Geraldine Mills (6 weeks) - €150.00
5. Writing for Children with Oisin McGann (6 weeks) - €190.00
6. Lost and Found Poetry Workshop with Eileen Casey (6 weeks) - €150.00
7. Screenwriting with Anne Barrett (6 weeks)- €150.00
8. How to Blog with Niamh Griffin (4 weeks) - €95.00

To view an up-to-date schedule of our online creative writing courses, visit www.creativewriting.ie or email us at info@creativewriting.ie for more information. Thanks:)

captaindanwaldo · 25-07-2013 1:44pm

Hi There,

I’ve recently relocated to Dublin and am using this forum to gage whether there is interest here to run this workshop I offer.

Details are below, Cheers!

The Short Fiction Intensive

This course is intended for intermediate/advanced students who are beginning the process of sending their work out to literary journals. Students are required submit a piece of writing (between 1000 & 4000 words) two weeks prior to the workshop date and to closely read the submissions of their peers. Each student will receive a 30 minute discussion focusing solely on his or her piece. This workshop will provide students with comprehensive written and oral feedback on their piece of writing. The purpose of the workshop is to identify the flaws or weak points in the writing that may be preventing the piece from being selected for publication.

The workshop will be held on Saturday September 28th and will be approximately 4hrs long. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

The cost is $50 Euro per student, and I would need at least 6 students for the workshop to run.

You can read a review of my book (The Modern World) in Canada’s National Newspaper here: http://arts.nationalpost.com/tag/cassie-beecham/

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for further information: casseliza@gmail.com

bigsmokewriting · 20-08-2013 5:15pm

Hi all - here's our autumn schedule! We're based at 7 Lower Hatch St, Dublin 2, and will have a number of Open Days in September, including on Culture Night (September 20th) if you'd like to drop in for a chat about which course might suit best.

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BEGINNING TO WRITE CLASSES (weekly)

Beginning To Write (10 weeks)
TUESDAYS, starting October 8th 2013, 7pm-9pm, €240
WEDNESDAYS, starting September 25th 2013, 7pm-9pm, €240
THURSDAYS, starting September 26th 2013, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €240
SATURDAYS, starting October 5th 2013, 2pm-4pm, €240

Beginning To Write Fiction (6 weeks)
MONDAYS, starting September 23rd 2013, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €150
FRIDAYS, starting September 27th 2013, 10.30am-12.30pm, €150

Beginning To Write Children's Fiction (6 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, starting September 25th 2013, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €150

Write The Play - Playwriting for Beginners (8 weeks)
THURSDAYS, starting October 3rd 2013, 7pm-9pm, €200

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SPECIALIST COURSES AND WORKSHOPS (weekly)

Intermediate Creative Writing (8 weeks)
TUESDAYS, starting September 24th 2013, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €200

Advanced Creative Writing (8 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, starting September 25th 2013, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €200
FRIDAYS, starting September 27th 2013, 10.30am-12.30pm, €200

Dublin Young Authors (6 weeks) For teenagers
SATURDAYS, starting October 5th 2013, 11am-1pm, €150

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DROP-IN CLASSES

Creative Writing (drop in)
MONDAYS (from late September onwards), 6.30pm-7.30pm, €15 per class (payable on the night)

olive2 · 27-08-2013 3:52pm

Hi all,

To view a schedule of our online creative writing courses, visit www.creativewriting.ie or email us at info@creativewriting.ie for more information.

Our schedule of courses includes;

1. Beginners Creative Writing with Olive O'Brien (6 weeks) - €150.00
2. Intermediate Creative Writing with Eileen Casey (6 weeks) - €150.00
3. Advanced Creative Writing with Geraldine Mills (6 weeks) - €150.00
4. Writing for Children with Oisin McGann (6 weeks) - €190.00
5. Lost and Found Poetry Workshop with Eileen Casey (6 weeks) - €150.00
6. Screenwriting with Anne Barrett (6 weeks)- €150.00
7. How to Blog with Niamh Griffin (4 weeks) - €95.00

Thanks!

Olive:)

ThePinkCage · 11-09-2013 2:07pm

Here are some details of creative writing classes that I offer in Waterford and Clonmel. They're aimed at people who have a story lurking inside their heads and want to bring it in the light of day. They're ideal for people who have never written before, or who have just started to write and are stuck.

Waterford
One-Day Creative Writing Workshop
Saturday 19th October, Southpaw Writing Studio, Waterford, 10am-4pm.
Price: €50

Clonmel
Eight-Week Creative Writing Course
Thursday nights, starting 10th October
St Mary's Pastoral Centre, Clonmel, 7.30-9.30pm.
Price: €80

To book either of these, give me a call on 087 695 9799 or 051 386 250

I also offer online creative writing courses, if you're not in the area, but would like to do a course.

Best wishes,

Derbhile

bdo · 12-09-2013 1:56pm

On Sept 28th 2013, we are launching our very first free live online writing workshop ... from Dublin to the world.

Finding the Magic: Writing for Children and Young Adults will teach you how to conjure stories that children and teenagers will love.

Watch a video on YouTube about it or learn more at www.writerswebtv.com.

Led by our chief instructor Vanessa O’Loughlin, you'll hear from Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick and Michael Emberley, multi-award winning picture book authors and illustrators; Meg Rosoff, the American-born, London-based multi-award winning writer; Oisín McGann, the bestselling Irish author and illustrator who writes science fiction and fantasy for children; Polly Nolan, a leading literary agent when it comes to children's books; and Emmy award-winning director Norton Virgien from Brown Bag Films.

The authors will be joined in studio by a brave panel of aspiring writers who will work on writing exercises throughout the day. If you are based in ireladn and want to take part, let us know at info@writerswebtv.com.

Online viewers can participate online, watch the discussions and chat with us during the day over Facebook and Twitter.

bigsmokewriting · 22-09-2013 7:49pm

Online workshops we have running autumn/winter 2013:

For beginners:

Beginning To Write (6 modules)

For beginners or for newcomers to a particular form (or for those looking to revisit some of the basics):

Starting A Novel (4 modules)
Introduction to Writing Children's Fiction (4 modules)
Beginning To Write Poetry (4 modules)
Write The Play (6 modules)

For writers with a little bit of experience:

Developing Your Fiction Project (4 modules)

For writers with some experience:

Revising and Editing (5 modules)

bigsmokewriting · 08-10-2013 5:51pm

Hi all,

The Big Smoke Writing Factory have a number of courses and one day workshops happening over the coming weeks. Click into our website for more information on any of these courses: http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/index.php

Courses and Workshops

Write The Play - Playwriting for Beginners (8 weeks)
THURSDAYS, starting October 17th 2013, 7pm-9pm, €200

Beginning To Write Fiction (6 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, starting November 6th 2013, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €150

Creative Writing (drop in)
MONDAYS (from late September onwards), 6.30pm-7.30pm, €15 per class (payable on the night)

Introduction to Screenwriting (1 day)
SATURDAY, October 19th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

Intermediate/Advanced Poetry Workshop (half day)
SATURDAY, November 16th 2013, 10am-12.30pm, €40

Revising Your Work (half day)
SATURDAY, November 23rd 2013, 10am-1pm, €40

Writing Children's and Young Adult Fiction (1 day)
SATURDAY, November 23rd 2013, 10am-4pm, €75

Getting Published (half day)
SATURDAY, December 7th 2013, 10am-1pm, €40

The Big Smoke Team

There's no fire without smoke...
... ignite your creative spark with a Big Smoke writing workshop.

Big Smoke Writing Factory
7 Lower Hatch St, Dublin 2
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com
bigsmokewritingfactory@gmail.com / 087-976-6253

For all our latest news...
Newsletter: http://archive.aweber.com/bigsmoke
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/writingfactory
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigsmokewriting

bigsmokewriting · 10-10-2013 4:46pm

Hi all,

Just a quick update on the courses still open in the Big Smoke Writing Factory:

BEGINNING TO WRITE CLASSES (weekly)
(Spring 2014 dates will be available in November)

Beginning To Write Fiction (6 weeks)
WEDNESDAYS, starting November 6th 2013, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €150
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses_btwfiction.php

SPECIALIST COURSES AND WORKSHOPS (weekly)
(Spring 2014 dates will be available in November)

DROP-IN CLASSES
Creative Writing (drop in)
MONDAYS (from late September onwards), 6.30pm-7.30pm, €15 per class (payable on the night)
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses_dropin.php

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Introduction to Screenwriting (1 day)
SATURDAY, October 19th 2013, 10am-4pm, €75
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses_screen1.php

Intermediate/Advanced Poetry Workshop (half day)
SATURDAY, November 16th 2013, 10am-12.30pm, €40
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses_poetryKC.php

Revising Your Work (half day)
SATURDAY, November 23rd 2013, 10am-1pm, €40
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses_Revise.php

Writing Children's and Young Adult Fiction (1 day)
SATURDAY, November 23rd 2013, 10am-4pm, €75
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses_Angst.php

Getting Published (half day)
SATURDAY, December 7th 2013, 10am-1pm, €40
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses_introductionpublishing.php

More one-day workshops for autumn/winter 2013 to be announced.

OTHER COURSES
You might also be interested in our online courses, or our critique service for writers looking for feedback on particular projects.
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/OnlineCourses.php
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/OtherServices.php

The Big Smoke Team

There's no fire without smoke...
... ignite your creative spark with a Big Smoke writing workshop.

Big Smoke Writing Factory
7 Lower Hatch St, Dublin 2
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com
bigsmokewritingfactory@gmail.com / 087-976-6253

For all our latest news...
Newsletter: http://archive.aweber.com/bigsmoke
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/writingfactory
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bigsmokewriting

bdo · 05-11-2013 6:51pm

Our free live online workshop on the topic of Getting Published is on this Saturday November 9th.

We have 2 agents, a digital publisher and a self-publisher to chat with and learn from in our unique, interactive web TV show.

Just log onto www.writerswebtv.com from 10am until 4pm Irish time.

bigsmokewriting · 17-11-2013 9:14pm

Hi all,

A quick update on a new online course we're starting in January designed specifically for teeanagers.

Creative Writing - for Teenagers (ONLINE)

http://bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Online_CWTeens.php

This online workshop is designed for teenagers (13-18) who are looking to develop their creative writing skills. Each week an assignment will be given and a discussion topic posted, encouraging students to get writing but also reflect on their learning experience.

The writing assignments are designed to be fun but challenging, inviting students to try new things and to begin to identify their strengths and interests as writers.

This course begins the week of Jan 20th and will run for thirteen weeks with no breaks. It will be conducted via Edmodo, and log-in details et al will be provided to students the week before.

Note: This course is designed to satisfy the criteria for students working towards Gaisce, the President's Award (Bronze; Personal Skills). Please note that students taking the course for this purpose absolutely must log-in every single week and complete assignments on time in order to receive certification that they have completed one hour each week over thirteen weeks. Students need not be taking the course for this purpose, and prospective participants should be aware of Gaisce's own requirements re: age, time etc.

Length: 13 weeks
Fee: €200
Tutor: Claire Hennessy

Spring 2014

Monday 20th January 2014 - Sunday 20th April 2014 (students to check in once a week but can do so anytime during that week)

The Big Smoke Team

There's no fire without smoke...
... ignite your creative spark with a Big Smoke writing workshop.

Big Smoke Writing Factory
7 Lower Hatch St, Dublin 2
http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com
bigsmokewritingfactory@gmail.com / 087-976-6253

For all our latest news...
Newsletter: http://archive.aweber.com/bigsmoke
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olive2 · 18-12-2013 4:20pm

Hi everyone,

Our January creative writing courses will start on the 13th and 20th of January 2014. There's an early bird rate until December 29th on some of our courses if you book/pay by this date. (€95 instead of €150).

You'll find course listings and dates over at http://creativewriting.ie/online-writing-courses/

Thanks:)

Olive

bigsmokewriting · 22-12-2013 7:41pm

Our Spring 2014 course list is available now. Classes held at Dollard House, 2-5 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

BEGINNING TO WRITE CLASSES (weekly)

Beginning To Write (10 weeks - €240)
TUESDAYS, starting 21st January 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm
THURSDAYS, starting 30th January 2014, 7pm-9pm

Beginning To Write [weekends] (6 weeks - €150)
SATURDAYS, starting 25th January 2014, 2pm-4pm

Beginning To Write Fiction (6 weeks - €150)
MONDAYS, starting 20th January 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Beginning To Write Children's Fiction (6 weeks - €150)
SATURDAYS, starting 25th January 2014, 11am-1pm

Beginning To Write Poetry (6 weeks - €150)
MONDAYS, starting 20th January 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Write The Play - Fundamentals (8 weeks - €200)
THURSDAYS, starting 23rd January 2014, 7pm-9pm

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SPECIALIST COURSES AND WORKSHOPS (weekly)
Get Writing (6 weeks - €150)
WEDNESDAYS, starting 22nd January 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Intermediate Creative Writing (8 weeks - €200)
THURSDAYS, starting 23rd January 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Intermediate Creative Writing [weekends] (6 weeks - €150)
SATURDAYS, starting 25th January 2014, 2pm-4pm

Advanced Creative Writing (8 weeks - €200)
WEDNESDAYS, starting 22nd January 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

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DROP-IN CLASSES

Creative Writing [drop in] (€15 per class)
MONDAYS, starting 20th January 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Dave! · 22-12-2013 10:59pm

Woohoo, a poetry class

I'll be registering for that!

ThePinkCage · 08-01-2014 3:26pm

Have you decided this is the year you’ll see your name in print, on the cover of a novel or in the form of a memoir, short story or essay? Writer Derbhile Dromey is offering creative writing classes that will help you put a shape to your story and give you the building blocks to fulfil your dreams. The classes will be held at St Mary’s Pastoral Centre in Clonmel on Thursday nights, starting on January 16th, and will run from 7.30-9.30pm each night. The classes run for eight weeks and the price is €80. To book, contact Derbhile on 087 695 9799 or 051 386 250.

bigsmokewriting · 08-01-2014 5:21pm

And an update - we're holding an Open Day from 5.30-8pm on Thursday 16th January if anyone wishes to drop in for a chat about any of the courses!

bigsmokewriting · 15-02-2014 1:05pm

Our updated Spring 2014 course list is available now. Classes held at Dollard House, 2-5 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2.

Beginning to Write Fiction (6 weeks - €150)
MONDAYS, starting 3rd March 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

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SPECIALIST COURSES AND WORKSHOPS (weekly)

Get Writing (6 weeks - €150)
WEDNESDAYS, starting 19th February 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

Advanced Creative Writing (8 weeks - €200)
THURSDAYS, starting 3rd April 2014, 6.30pm-8.30pm

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DROP-IN CLASSES

Creative Writing [drop in] (€15 per class)
MONDAYS (ongoing), 6.30pm-7.30pm

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ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Flash Fiction (Half day - €35)
TUESDAY, 25th February 2014, 6.30pm-9pm

Writing A Book (Half day - €40)
SATURDAY, 1st March 2014, 10am-1pm

How Publishing Works (Half day - €40)
SATURDAY, 1st March 2014, 10am-1pm

Perfecting Your Submission Package (Half day - €40)
SATURDAY, 1st March 2014, 2pm-5pm

Creative Non-Fiction (Half day - €35)
TUESDAY, 11th March 2014, 6.30pm-9pm

How To Be A Writer - a workshop for teen writers (Half day - €45)
SATURDAY, 22nd March 2014, 11am-3pm

Preparing A Manuscript (Half day - €35)
TUESDAY, 25th March 2014, 6.30pm-9pm

Introduction to Personal Journaling and Memoir Writing (1 day - €75)
SATURDAY, 29th March 2014, 10am-4pm

Finding Inspiration (Half day - €35)
TUESDAY, 8th April 2014, 6.30pm-9pm

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OTHER COURSES
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olive2 · 19-02-2014 4:07pm

Hi everyone,

To view an up-to-date schedule of our online creative writing courses, visit www.creativewriting.ie or email us at info@creativewriting.ie for more information.

We are also running an offer on our beginners creative writing course and writing courses for younger writers (teenagers and 8-12 age group). These courses have been reduced from €150 to €99 for our February and March start dates.

Our online courses include;

1. Beginners Creative Writing (6 weeks) - €99 (special offer)
2. Intermediate Creative Writing (6 weeks) - €150.00
3. Advanced Creative Writing (6 weeks) - €150.00
4. Writing for Children (6 weeks) - €190.00
5. Lost and Found Poetry Workshop (6 weeks) - €150.00
6. Screenwriting (6 weeks)- €150.00
7. How to Blog (4 weeks) - €95.00
8. Writing Radio Drama (6 weeks) - €150
9. Writing for Teenagers (6 weeks) €99
10. Writing for Children (8-12) (6 weeks) - €99

Courses and Workshops thread [post any course/workshop info here]

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