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We welcome emerging and aspiring writers who are actively engaged in any form or genre of creative writing. All activities are suitable for those joining us for the first time or those returning to us from previous workshops. 

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Led by two highly experienced creative writing experts, this retreat is particularly responsive to the unique talents, abilities, aims and needs of all participants.

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The schedule will consist of morning and afternoon group activities and discussions, followed by personal writing time, feed-back, support, and one-to-one mentoring.  Participants are welcome to attend on a daily or residential basis. €165 for the two day workshop including lunches. For residential options see the Killeena House apartments here and contact 02821029 or email mail@killeenahouse.ie.

 

Topics explored will include:

Genre and Theme Narrative Structure

 Convincing Characterization Writing Dialogue

Descriptive Writing 

Setting, Mood and Atmosphere     

Symbols, Imagery and Metaphor

 

All participants are asked to bring along a current writing work-in-progress or a detailed outline of a proposed writing project.

We look forward to working with you.

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For further information and to book a place,

or to purchase it as a gift, click here.