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Dear IWC Friend and Supporter,
As we embrace the dark autumn mornings of November, we welcome some exciting announcements and events for this month! Take a look at what we have to offer for the coming weeks.
For writers from Northern Ireland, there's still time to apply for Roaming Writer-in-Residence. This is a fabulous opportunity to explore your creative writing on our railway lines and facilitate workshops for university students. Get all the details here. Deadline is Thursday 15 November at 5pm.
In Belfast this Saturday 10 November at the Crescent Arts Centre, we also have award-winning author Catherine Dunne's course, Beginner's Fiction. This would be a fun way to spend your Saturday afternoon with a friend if you're new to writing or looking to sharpen your tools. Sign up here.
Then, we have one spot left on Andrew Steeds's course, Rewriting and Substantive Editing on Thursday 8 November. This is a very popular course which combines practical exercises with group discussion to help improve texts efficiently and effectively. Don't miss out: Grab the last spot here!
Finally, we'd like to highlight an upcoming offer on Lisa Harding's course Voice, Character, and Dramatic Action. Those attending Lisa's course will receive free admission to the Irish Times Book Club on Thursday 15 November at 7pm, where Lisa will be discussing her book Harvesting with Laura Slattery.
As always, check out our social media channels for news, course updates, and reminders of what's on at the Centre, or just stop by and say hello!
Until next time,
The team at the Irish Writers Centre
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Writing and Substantive Editing: Join Andrew Steeds for this one day workshop to help take your work to the next level. One spot left!
Starts: Thurs 8 Nov (one day)
Northern Ireland: Beginner's Fiction: Catherine Dunne's intensive course will focus on elements of fiction such as character, dialogue, plot, pacing and style.
Starts: Sat 10 Nov (one day)
Voice, Character, and Dramatic Action: This two day intensive with Lisa Harding for all writing levels is aimed at those who are seeking to write characters that live fully on the page.
Starts: Sat 10 Nov (two weeks)
Writing Political Comedy: In this workshop with Kate Smurthwaite students will be introduced to techniques for writing political comedy in a fun and collaborative environment.
Starts: Sat 17 Nov (one day)
Building Fictional Worlds: Join Danny Denton for this one day workshop that explores how you go about building the ‘where’ of your story or book.
Starts: Sat 24 Nov (one day)
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XBorders: Transition Seminar with Rory O'Neill (a.k.a Panti Bliss)
Sat 10 Nov | 1pm
Join us to hear the inside store from Rory O'Neill of how he became the leading voice for the LGBTQ+ community.
We're delighted that the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan T.D. will be launching the XBorders: Transition programme at this event.
This event is sold out but you can sign up for the waiting list here.
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Takin' the Mic at Dublin Book Festival
Fri 16 Nov | 7pm
Join host Sarah Maria Griffin with a guest performance from Clara Rose Thornton at Smock Alley Theatre.
Get more details here.
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Dublin Book Festival: The Other Irish Tradition
Sat 17 Nov | 2pm
Don’t miss editor Rob Doyle in conversation with contributors John Holten and June Caldwell discussing this refreshing and provocative collection of Irish writing.
Read more about this event and book here.
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Oíche i gcuimhne ar Aodh Ó Domhnaill
Dé Luain 26 Samhain | 7 i.n.
Léireofar an dráma 'An Caifé Ar Ais' agus cuirfear i láthair agallamh beirte, filíocht agus amhráin ó pheann Aoidh.
Eagraithe ag Aontas na Scríbhneoirí Gaeilge.
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Are you struggling to complete your novel or could you use a trained eye to help you finish your book of poetry? Have you got a film script underway that needs a professional point of view, or perhaps you’re working to complete a collection of short fiction? The Irish Writers Centre has developed a panel of mentors, published authors and industry professionals to help you make your writing as good as it can be.
Read more about One-to-One Mentoring >>>
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Whether you're taking a writing course, attending literary events, looking for a quiet space to work on your writing or demonstrating your support for the Centre's work and the literary arts in Ireland, we have a membership option for you. Our tiered membership structure offers great value with Standard, Professional, Organisation & Friends memberships to choose from.
For more information see our Membership page and find the option that's right for you.
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