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I'm holding a scriptwriting Workshop in Westport, County Mayo 14th/ 15th /16th May The cost for the three days is €120. Unlike many of these courses I actually have extensive experience in the industry and you can check me out on imdb here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0172016/ Anyone who needs accommodation I will try to…

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#102 04-04-2012 6:26pm

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this seems to be the best thread for funny writing http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=994

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#103 04-04-2012 6:45pm

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For those interested in writing, there is nothing like reading and in Delvin, Co. Westmeath we are hosting our third annual book fair on Sunday 6th of May, hope to see you there as we have over 30,000 books on offer together with readings from special guests, hope to see you there.

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#104 18-04-2012 11:30pm

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We have a number of great writing courses about to start. Check out our website for more details.

Finish Your Novel with Conor Kostick
24th April - 26th June: Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm. €280/260 This is a practical ten-week course is for writers who are already part-way through the writing of a book. It takes place on Tuesday evenings.
For more details and to book your place click here>>>

Tales of the City: Short Fiction with Sean O'Reilly
24th April - 12th June: Tues 6.30-8.30pm. €220/200 members Interested in short fiction about life in the city? How can we write stories set in a contemporary urban environment? This eight-week course aims to stimulate writing about how we live, providing writers with the chance to develop their craft and present their work for detailed discussion by the group.
For more details and to book your place click here>>>

Crime Writing with Arlene Hunt 25th April - 30th May: Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30pm. €165/150 members This six-week course will look at issues such as how to develop characters, plot and atmosphere. Hone your criminally-minded skills and create scenes of murder, revenge and ask whodunnit and why?
For more details and to book your place click here>>>

Intermediate Creative Writing with Nessa O'Mahony 25th April - 30th May: Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30pm. €165/150 members You’ve taken your first steps into creative writing; this six-week course will provide you with the skills and confidence to develop your own voice and experiment with a variety of forms and genres.
For more details and to book your place click here>>>>

Journalism and New Media with Henry McDonald 26th April to 14th June: Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm. €220/200 members This eight-week course delivers a comprehensive series of classes on various aspects of writing in the digital world. The emphasis will be very much on practical training and hands-on drills.
For more details and to book your place click here>>>

Beginners' Creative Writing with Emer Martin 26th April - 31st May: Thursdays 6.30pm to 8.30pm.€165 / €150 (members) This evening workshop - over six weeks - is designed to prod the imagination and get you writing. Using tried-and-trusted methods to inspire and generate new ideas, you will discover your own unique voice and ways to strengthen that voice.
For more details and to book your place click here>>>>

How to Write a Novel with Juliet Bressan 1st May to 5th June: Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm. €165/150 members If you've just started a novel, or if you're just at the dreaming and plotting stage of novel-writing, this six-week course will provide you with the support and insight into professional writing that you need.
For more details and to book your place click here>>>

Poetry Workshop with Paul Perry 3rd May to 21st June: Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm. This eight-week poetry workshop is suitable for poets who wish to focus on the creation of new work and the revision of work-in-progress.

For more details and to book your place click here>>>

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#105 28-04-2012 12:22pm

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Just a quick post about one-day and half-day courses we have running next month - our autumn/winter schedule will be available shortly. We also have a six-week Intermediate Creative Writing workshop starting on Tuesday May 1st.

Getting Published (with Vanessa O'Loughlin) - ideal for anyone with a book ready to go out to agents or publishers
TUESDAY, May 1st 2012, 6pm-9pm, €40

Angst & Adventure: Workshop in Children's and Young Adult Fiction (with Claire Hennessy) - everything from picture books to YA
SATURDAY, May 5th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Beginners' Poetry Writing: Fundamentals and Beyond (with Kimberly Campanello)
SATURDAY, May 12th 2012, 10am-1pm, €35

Introduction to Fiction (with Claire Hennessy)
SATURDAY, May 12th 2012, 10am-1pm, €35

Writing Fantasy (with Sarah Rees Brennan) - world-building and making fantasy tropes your own
SATURDAY, May 12th 2012, 10am-1pm, €35

Novel Workshop (with Claire Hennessy) - for anyone working on a book and in need of feedback
SUNDAY, May 13th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

'Act The Maggot' drama workshop (with Amy Redmond)
SATURDAY, May 19th 2012, 10am-1pm, €35

Beginning To Write (half day/evening)
THURSDAY, May 24th 2012, 6pm-9pm, €35

Beginning To Write (full day)
SATURDAY, May 26th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Write the Play - A Playwriting Course for Beginners (half day) (with Jessica Traynor) - the DOs and DON'Ts of writing and pitching a play script
SATURDAY, May 26th 2012, 10am-1pm, €35

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#106 01-05-2012 3:26pm

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Anybody else taking the poetry course, starting on Thursday in the writers centre?

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#107 02-05-2012 10:05am

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Hey everyone,

To view an up-to-date schedule of our online and correspondence 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 Adam Wyeth (8 weeks) - €195.00
3. Beginners/Intermediate Creative Writing with Adam Wyeth (10 weeks) - €250.00
3. Advanced Creative Writing with Geraldine Mills (6 weeks) -€150.00
4. Writing for Children with Oisin McGann (6 weeks) - €190.00
5. Beginners Poetry with Afric McGlinchey (6 weeks) - €150.00
6. Intermediate Poetry with Afric McGlinchey (6 weeks) - €150.00
7. Advanced Poetry with Afric McGlinchey (6 weeks)- €150.00
8. Poetry with Leanne O'Sullivan (6 weeks)- €150.00
8. Screenwriting with Anne Barrett (6 weeks)- €150.00
9. How to Blog with Niamh Griffin (4 weeks) - €95.00

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#108 22-05-2012 2:12pm

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Hi all,

Our 6 week online beginners creative writing course is now on special offer for €99.99 (€150 value). The offer is valid for our 6th of June course.

You can choose to do the course online or by postal correspondence. To book, visit, http://creativewriting.ie/6-week-beginners-creative-writing-course/

Thanks:)
Olive
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#109 31-05-2012 3:05pm

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Hi everyone,

We have added more dates to our summer creative writing course offer.
Our 6 week Online Beginners Creative Writing Course usually costs €150 however this has been reduced to €99 for all of our June and July courses. You can also purchase a gift voucher for friends, family, Father's Day...!

It's suitable for complete beginners or for someone who hasn't written anything for a while and who would like to get back into a writing routine. Full details are below and we are more than happy to accommodate "holiday breaks" of up to three weeks.

Creative Writing Course
Where: Online
Start Dates: 6th June 2012
25th June 2012
10th July 2012
18th July 2012
Course Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: €99 (reduced from €150 for the summer)
Website: http://www.creativewriting.ie
Email: info@creativewriting.ie

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#110 11-06-2012 1:33pm

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This six week Summer Writing course is a great way for both beginners and slightly more experienced writers to keep their creative juices flowing over the Summer. Class will take place Wednesday evenings, 6.30pm - 8.30pm starting June 20th.

For more information and online booking visit our website.

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#111 12-07-2012 4:58pm

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The summer sale on our 6 week Online Beginners Creative Writing Course is ongoing for the month of July and August! Please note that the usual course price will resume this September.

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

It usually costs €150/£126/$204 however this has been reduced to €99 (or £80/$126USD) for the following course start dates;

16th July 2012
23rd July 2012
6th August 2012
14th August 2012

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

Beginners Creative Writing Online Course
Course Duration: 6 weeks

Cost: €99/£80/$126 (reduced from €150/£126/$204 for the summer)

Website: http://creativewriting.ie/6-week-beginners-creative-writing-course/

Email: info@creativewriting.ie

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#112 19-07-2012 8:05pm

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Hi all,

At Writer IT we are moving from residential courses to online courses. We have just launched the first online course: Format For Submission.

This is a 6-week online course guiding you through the steps you need to take to format your MS professionally. It's designed specially for writers. It's aimed mostly at writers who aren't very comfortable with computers, or who have a niggling feeling that there are quicker ways to get things done.

If it's too simple for you, it could be just right for the Luddite in your life!

It will be priced at €120 but it's available for €30 until the end of July.

You can start the course any time. The first lesson is free online and you can complete your first simple worksheet straight away.

Here's a link to the course:
http://www.writerit.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=6&Itemid=62

Please feel free to email us at info@writerit.com if you have any questions, or any suggestions for future Writer IT-related courses. And watch this space.

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#113 28-07-2012 4:31pm

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Greetings all,

The second online course is up at Writer IT. It's called Getting the Most from your Word Processor. It's a ten-lesson course that can be completed at your own speed.

This course will cost €160, but it's available at €40 until July 14th.

Please drop us a mail at info@writerit.com if you have any comments or suggestions.

Regards,

Ita

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#114 20-08-2012 4:28pm

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Course in Cork (well Kinsale actually)

I was looking to do a course in Narrative Journalism this year (as you do) but the only course I could find was Some Blind Alleys in Dublin and they weren’t that keen to start one in Cork. So I decided to organise one myself.

I approached Rachel Andrews and she is close to agreeing to give the course. For those who don’t yet know Rachel check her out here http://www.rachelandrews.org/about-rachel-andrews/ or here http://themammothjournal.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/selected-rachel-andrews-on-the-maze-prison/ .

If I can provide a venue and a class fairly quickly I think I can persuade her to do it. The venue is sorted (here in Kinsale) and the plan is to run for 10 weeks from late September / start of October. The cost will be around €200.

Message me here if you are interested or email me at donalhayes@gmail.com

Thanks

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#115 15-09-2012 7:07pm

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Hi all - our autumn term starts Monday September 24th and we've an Open Day next Tuesday (18th September), 5.30-8pm, for anyone wanting to drop in and have a chat about which course might suit best.

Our full course list is available at http://www.bigsmokewritingfactory.com/Courses.php, but here's what's starting in September (weekly classes) and running in October (one-day courses):

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BEGINNERS CLASSES (weekly)

Beginning To Write (10 weeks) / WEDNESDAYS, starting September 26th 2012, 7pm-9pm, €240
or THURSDAYS, starting September 27th 2012, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €240
or FRIDAYS, starting September 28th 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm, €240

Write The Play (Playwriting for Beginners) (6 weeks) / MONDAYS, starting September 24th 2012, 7pm-9pm, €150

Beginning To Write Fiction (6 weeks) / TUESDAYS, starting September 25th 2012, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €150

Beginning To Write Children's Fiction (6 weeks) / WEDNESDAYS, starting September 26th 2012, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €150

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SPECIALIST WORKSHOPS (weekly)

Novel In Progress (10 weeks) / MONDAYS, starting September 24th 2012, 6.30pm-8.30pm, €250

Intermediate Creative Writing / TUESDAYS, starting September 25th 2012, 7pm-9pm, €200 (8 weeks)
or FRIDAYS, starting September 28th 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm, €150 (6 weeks)

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ONE-DAY OR WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

How To Revise (half day) / SATURDAY, October 6th 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

Introduction to Comedy (1 day) / SATURDAY, October 6th 2012, 10am-1pm, €75

Feature Journalism: An Introduction (1 day) / SATURDAY, October 13th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Beginning To Write Poetry (1 day) / SATURDAY, October 13th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Getting Published (half day) / SATURDAY, October 20th 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

Drop us a line at bigsmokewritingfactory at gmail dot com if you've any queries.

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#116 17-09-2012 11:42am

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Hey 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 courses include;

1. Beginners Creative Writing with Olive O'Brien (6 weeks) - €150.00 - Next available date: 25th September 2012

2. Advanced Creative Writing with Geraldine Mills (6 weeks) - €150.00 - September 24th 2012

3. Writing for Children with Oisin McGann (6 weeks) - €190.00 - 21st January 2013

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#117 17-09-2012 3:36pm

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Last chance to sign up for one of our wonderful Autumn courses!

We want to spread the word of all the great stuff we have going on in the Irish Writers' Centre so as to encourage aspiring, budding and experienced writers to take advantage of us.

We have a number of really wonderful weekend and weekly courses starting next week:

There's everything from Beginners Creative Writing to Finishing Your Novel as well as classes about writing for your preferred audience, be it Writing Desire or Writing for Kids. You can have a look through our courses here: http://www.writerscentre.ie/html/courses/weeklyindex.html

Here's a taster of what's going on:

24.09.12: Beginners' Creative Writing with Nessa O'Mahony

We all have a book in us, don’t we? Do you want to find out if you do? If you’ve always had that yen to pick up a pen and try writing something – a story, a poem, a memoir– why not come along to the Irish Writers Centre and sign up for the eight week long Beginners’ Creative Writing course with tutor Nessa O’Mahony?

24.09.12: Finish Your Novel with Conor Kostick
This is a practical course for writers who are already part-way through the writing of a book. Over the ten weeks the participants will work together to further the progress of their books, as well as engage in exercises designed to assist in strengthening the quality of writing

24.09.12: Poetry Taster Menu: Workshop Series
This ten-week course will be taught by a different poet each week. The theme and style of the workshop will change from writer to writer giving participants a taste of various types of poetry and approached to writing

25.09.12: Beginning a Novel with Karen Gillece
This eight-week course for those with an idea for a novel they wish to write, or who have already embarked on writing a first draft of a novel. The course will cover various aspects of novel-writing including openings and endings, voice and perspective, character, dialogue and plot development.

25.09.12: Writing Desire: Flesh Made Word with Sean O'Reilly & Kimberly Campanello
How can we write about sex? Irish writing seems to shy away from any attempt to represent the reality and complexity of our erotic lives. Sex is a secret. Desire is merely a plot-device. This 10-week course looks at the history of the genre of erotic writing, looking at some classic texts in both prose and poetry, and concentrating on student’s writing in this field.

26.09.12: Crime Writing with Declan Burke
Taking place over eight weeks, the Crime Writing Course will explore the essential elements of the crime novel: plot, character, setting and form. It will also consider the importance of pace and tension, dialogue, the various types of the crime and mystery narrative, and authorial voice.

27.09.12: The Second Draft: the art of rewriting with Mia Gallagher
So you’ve put the time in, done your research, worked through your blocks and now have a first draft of your short story, novel or play. Congratulations! But is your work really finished? In this ten-week course, Mia Gallagher will take participants through the techniques and stages associated with rewriting – bringing a first draft to second draft.

27.09.12: Feature Writing with Henry McDonald
On this ten-week course Henry will examine a number of subsets of the feature writing genre. These include news features, Focus-style investigations, writing Obituarie, sport features, travel articles, cultural and critical essays/reviews.

03.10.12: Writing for TV Drama and Feature Films with Ferdia MacAnna
Have you ever wanted to write a script for a Television Drama? Perhaps you yearn to write a screenplay for a movie? Or perhaps you would like to try your hand at penning a Rom Com like 'Four Weddings and a Funeral', 'Bridget Jones', or 'The Hangover'? This seven-week course will explore the basics of the difficult skill of script and screen writing for TV drama and Film.

03.10.12: Writing the Short Story with Mike McCormack
Through reading and writing exercises this eight-week course will explore several aspects of the short story; structure, pacing, dialogue and endings will all be examined. It will also explore some experimental compositional techniques which can be used to spark new work and ideas.

11.10.12: Intermediate Creative Writing with Cláir Ní Aonghusa
If you have started to write, but are unsure of what comes next, this eight-week workshop course will provide you with a structured and safe environment in which to develop your ideas and improve your technique.

Looking forward to seeing you at The Irish Writers' Centre!

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#118 19-09-2012 4:28pm

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The Novel Fair is a new initiative by the Irish Writers’ Centre launched first in 2011. It aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents, giving novelists the opportunity to bypass the slush pile, pitch their ideas and place their synopsis and sample chapters directly into the hands of publishers and agents.

Last year Twenty writers were selected for the Fair. Of those that attended many of them have signed with agents, a few of the books are under consideration with publishing houses and three of the attendees have sold their books. Niamh Boyce, signed with Ger Nichol and sold her book ‘The Heralist’ to Penguin Ireland, Janet Cameron sold her book ‘Cinnamon Toast and the End of the World to Hachette Ireland’, having signed with Jonathan Williams and Kevin Curran sold his book ‘Beatsploitation’ to Liberties Press. The deadline for the competition this year is October 17th and the Novel Fair itself will take place on February 16th, 2013. The Novel Fair Competition costs €40 to enter (€35 for members of the Irish Writers’ Centre).

This year a judging panel will be asked to select a shortlist of ten successful entries, presented to them anonymously. There is no limitation on style, genre, or target market, the only requirement being that the writer has not published a novel before. Publishers and agents will be invited to come along on the day to the Irish Writers’ Centre and meet the ten selected writers in person. Each writer in attendance will have a stand at the Fair with copies of the synopsis of their novel, the finished novel itself and biographical material.

Follow this link for more information, application forms and terms and conditons: http://writerscentre.ie/novelfair/

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#119 28-09-2012 5:19pm

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Just a quick note about upcoming one-day courses in October. Courses must be booked in advance.

How To Revise (half day)
SATURDAY, October 6th 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

Introduction to Comedy (1 day)
SATURDAY, October 6th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Feature Journalism: An Introduction (1 day)
SATURDAY, October 13th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Beginning To Write Poetry (1 day)
SATURDAY, October 13th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Getting Published (half day)
SATURDAY, October 20th 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

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#120 04-10-2012 6:57pm
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On Saturday, October 13, 2012, Jane Mitchell, award-winning author and Regional Advisor for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (Ireland Chapter), will present a day-long, practical, hands-on workshop in Dublin on writing for children. There will be a maximum of 12 to 15 participants to allow time for reading work aloud and feedback from Jane.

Date: October 13, 2012 (Saturday) from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Books Ireland office, 17 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1
Cost: €65 for SCBWI members / €75 for non-members.

Please note that lunch is not included, but there are local shops and cafés nearby.

Make your cheque payable to “SCBWI Ireland” and send by post to Jane Mitchell, CRC, Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3, on or before October 10th.

Register: Email scbwiireland@gmail.com to let us know you're coming, but payment must be received by October 10th if at all possible to guarantee your place.

Possible topics include:
Beginnings and endings

Plot and structure

Character development

Dialogue

Keeping things moving

Editing and Reviewing

Please specify your first three choices in order of preference when you register. Jane will focus the workshop based on the feedback received.

Bio of Jane Mitchell

Jane Mitchell has published six books (one in Irish) including the award-winning Chalkline and When Stars Stop Spinning, plus two short stories, and has written articles and reviews for various publications, such as Children’s Books Ireland’s INIS magazine. Three of Jane’s books have won awards and several have been published in other languages, such as Dutch and German. Jane recently taught two Writing for Children courses at the Irish Writers’ Centre in Dublin. For more information about Jane, visit http://www.janemitchell.ie/ .

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#121 04-10-2012 8:27pm

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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 & 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.

Feature Journalism: An Introduction (1 day)
SATURDAY, October 13th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Beginning To Write Poetry (1 day)
SATURDAY, October 13th 2012, 10am-4pm, €75

Getting Published (half day)
SATURDAY, October 20th 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

Independent Publishing (half day)
SATURDAY, November 3rd 2012, 10am-1pm, €40

The Language of Seduction: Writing Erotic Fiction (half day)
SATURDAY, November 3rd 2012, 2pm-5pm, €40

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

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

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

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

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#122 19-10-2012 1:12pm

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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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#124 08-11-2012 5:09pm

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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

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#125 08-11-2012 5:16pm

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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

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#126 10-12-2012 12:03pm

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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

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#127 10-12-2012 4:04pm

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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

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#128 14-12-2012 12:39pm

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

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#129 10-01-2013 9:13pm

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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.

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#130 12-01-2013 8:43pm

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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

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#131 06-02-2013 3:40pm

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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

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#132 16-02-2013 1:00pm

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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

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#133 16-04-2013 7:40pm

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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!

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#134 23-04-2013 2:24pm

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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:)

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#135 25-07-2013 1:44pm

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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

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#136 20-08-2013 5:15pm

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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)

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#137 27-08-2013 3:52pm

olive2

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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:)

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#138 11-09-2013 2:07pm

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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

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#139 12-09-2013 1:56pm

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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.

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#140 22-09-2013 7:49pm

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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)

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#141 08-10-2013 5:51pm

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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

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#142 10-10-2013 4:46pm

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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

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#143 05-11-2013 6:51pm

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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.

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#144 17-11-2013 9:14pm

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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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#145 18-12-2013 4:20pm

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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

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#146 22-12-2013 7:41pm

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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

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#147 22-12-2013 10:59pm

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Woohoo, a poetry class I'll be registering for that!

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#148 08-01-2014 3:26pm

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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.

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#149 08-01-2014 5:21pm

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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!

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#150 15-02-2014 1:05pm

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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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#151 19-02-2014 4:07pm

olive2

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Join Date: July 2009

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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

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