Start Writing: Workshop with Nicole Rourke and The Big Smoke Writing Factory
Have an idea for a story but don’t know where to start? Nicole Rourke from The Big Smoke Writing Factory will show you exactly how to develop your idea and how to get it down on paper, giving you the tools to start your story whether it is a novel, memoir or short story.
Duration: 3 hours
Saturday March 24th, 10am, Greyfriars.

Events can be booked here, via Garter Lane.

Writing Memoir: Workshop with Martina Devlin
Whether you want to write your memoir with a view to publication, or purely for your family, award winning writer Martina Devlin will explain how to approach memoir writing, how to decide where to start and what makes a good read. Understanding how to structure your story and what to leave in and what to take out are all essential to success. Submit your memory stories to www.writing.ie for publication online and to be included in the National Folklore Archive.
Duration: 3 hours
Saturday March 24th, 10am, Granville Hotel.

Events can be booked here, via Garter Lane.

Writing Crime:  Workshop with Arlene Hunt
The author of seven best sellers, Arlene Hunt will explain essential crime writing technique - from that opening hook, to writing great character, to plotting and planning. Find out how to keep the pace up and keep your reader turning the pages.
Duration: 3 hours
Saturday March 24th, 2pm, Central Library.

Events can be booked here, via Garter Lane.

Writing Commercial Fiction: Workshop with Monica McInerney
Women’s fiction is one of the largest sectors of the publishing market. Find out how to hook your reader, how important character is to your story, and how what you read will shape what you write. International best seller Monica McInerney will reveal some essential techniques for getting your work to a standard that will grab a publisher’s attention.
Duration: 3 hours
Saturday March 24th, 2pm, Greyfriars.

Events can be booked here, via Garter Lane.

Writing Winning Short Fiction:  Workshop with Nuala Ni Chonchúir
Award winning short story writer Nuala Ni Chonchúir will explain the essential elements of the short story, and how to make every word count. With tips for entering and winning competitions, find out how to develop your ideas, the importance of character, point of view and just where to start your story.
Duration: 3 hours
Saturday March 24th, 2pm, Granville Hotel.

Events can be booked here, via Garter Lane.

Writing for Young Adults: Workshop with Claire Hennessy of The Big Smoke Writing Factory
With the explosion in popularity of books like Harry Potter and Twilight, Young Adult is a growing market sector in publishing. Find out what this age group is looking for in a good book, how to develop character and how important the age of your target reader is to your story.
Duration: 3 hours
Saturday March 24th, 2pm, Chamber of Commerce.

Events can be booked here, via Garter Lane.

Getting Published: Workshop with Publishing Consultant and Literary Scout Vanessa O’Loughlin
Find out what publishers are looking for, how and what to submit and how to increase your chances of attracting an editor’s eye. Find out what the role of an agent is, and if you need one. Vanessa will discuss author profile and how this is vital in today’s market. As a literary scout Vanessa O’Loughlin is always looking for new talent and has already successfully placed one of last years workshop participants with an agent and an international publisher.
Duration: 3 hours
Sunday March 25th, 10am, Granville Hotel.

Events can be booked here, via Garter Lane.