Join experienced and award-winning writers, Sheena Wilkinson and E.R. Murray, for a week-long residential course that will guide you through the art and craft of writing for young people.
Join experienced and award winning writers, Sheena Wilkinson and E.R. Murray, for a week-long residential course that will guide you through the art and craft of writing for young people. Through relevant writing exercises, group discussion and one-to-one sessions, you will gain practical knowledge that you can apply to your own work in progress.
Patricia Forde, author and vice-chair of Children’s Books Ireland, will join the group midweek as guest writer, with readings and more conversations about writing and the world of publishing. This course is aimed at anyone interested in writing fiction for young people and is limited to 12 participants. From the art of re-drafting to navigating the contemporary publishing world, we will help you to develop as a writer in this exciting genre.
Course outline:
Among the areas to be covered are:
One-to-one sessions will also be held to focus on your work in progress.
Date: Mon Feb 20th - Sat Feb 25th 2017 Tutors: Sheena Wilkinson and E.R. Murray Mid Week Guest: Patricia Forde
Fee: €700 This includes:
For bookings please visit http://www.thestoryhouseireland.org/writing-for-young-people-feb-2017
events@lisnavagh.com+353 59 9161473Lisnavagh, Rathvilly,
Co. Carlow, Ireland
