Irish Writers Centre Spring Open Day

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Irish Writers Centre, Saturday 28th January

Save the date! Everyone is welcome to join us for free writing workshops, writing group sessions and lots of information on who we are and what we do! Here is just some of what we’ll have on offer:

• Free creative writing classes
• Professional Development Information Session
• Novel Fair Information Session
• Join in with the Inkslingers and New Irish Communities, the open creative writing groups that meet on Saturdays at the Irish Writers Centre
• Free teas, coffees and biscuits

Timetable:

  • From 10.30 – 11.00: Welcome! Tea, coffee and biscuits plus an informal chat about the work of the Irish Writers Centre
  • 11.00 – 11.45: New Irish Communities with Jean O’Brien Register Here
    Get a taster of this open creative writing group for non-native English speakers who come together every Saturday during seasonal terms. No need to sign up in advance – the group welcomes walk-ins.
  • 11.00 – 11.45: Writing Taster with Stephen Walsh Register Here
  • 11.45 – 12.45: Novel Fair Information Session and Q & A with Betty Stenson Register Here
    This information session will give you all the tools you need to confidently submit your own entry to this renowned writing competition.
  • 13.00 – 14.00: Presentation on Professional Development for Writers with Valerie Bistany Register Here
    Find out all of the many and varied options available at the Centre to further your career as a writer.
  • 13.30 – 15.00: Inkslingers Open Writing Group
    The Inkslingers welcome newcomers interested in what happens at a writing group. No need to sign up in advance – the group welcomes walk-ins.
  • 14.15 – 15.00: Fiction Writing Taster with Michéle Forbes Register Here

Date:
Saturday 28th January
Time:
10.30am
Price:
Free - Registration required
Address:
Irish Writers Centre, Parnell Square North, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland

Google Map of Irish Writers Centre, Parnell Square North, Rotunda, Dublin 1, Ireland

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