Academy

An annual programme of over 150 creative writing courses, masterclasses and webinars facilitated by experienced writers and industry professionals. Writers can also avail of private tuition and mentoring.

About our Academy

Are you looking to hone your writing skills? Maybe it’s time for you to experiment with that short story, or get a first draft down of the novel you’ve been meaning to tackle? At the Irish Writers Centre we’re here to help nurture that ambition.

From craft and process, technique and structure, we provide a range of courses, masterclasses and other supports, across all writing forms, in-person and online.

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In-Person |

Morning Sessions with Roisín O’Donnell

Level: Intermediate | Beginner |

Date: April 29, 2025

Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Duration: 6 weeks
In-Person |

An Introduction to Writing Comics with Paul Carroll

Level: Intermediate |

Date: April 30, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Duration: 6 weeks
In-Person |

Deep Dive into the Short Story with Liz McSkeane

Level: Intermediate |

Date: May 6, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Duration: 8 weeks
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Online |

Telling Your Own Story: The Art of Memoir with Kathy Donaghy

Level: Beginner |

Date: May 7, 2025

Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm

Duration: 6 weeks
Online |

Backbone and Heart: Writing a Short Story with Órfhlaith Foyle

Level: Beginner |

Date: May 8, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Duration: 6 weeks
In-Person |

From Inspiration to Pitch: Masterclass in Creating Factual and Documentary Ideas with Hilary Fennell

Level: Intermediate |

Date: May 10, 2025

Time: 10.30 am – 4.30 pm

Duration: 1 day
In-Person |

Identify and Achieve Your Writing Goals with Rebecca Ivory

Level: Beginner |

Date: May 13, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Duration: 6 weeks
Online |

Kickstarting Your Nonfiction Book – Creating an Author Roadmap with Geraldine Walsh

Level: Intermediate |

Date: May 14, 2025

Time: 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Duration: 6 weeks
Online |

Writing Romance and Women’s Fiction with Tara Loder

Level: Beginner |

Date: May 14, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Duration: 8 weeks
In-Person |

Travel Writing Masterclass with Madeleine Keane

Level: Intermediate |

Date: May 17, 2025

Time: 10.30 am – 4.30 pm

Duration: 1 day
Online |

Life Writing: On Food & Drink with Rosie Schaap

Level: Beginner |

Date: May 20, 2025

Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm

Duration: 6 weeks
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In-Person |

The Art of the Short Story with Cathy Sweeney

Level: Intermediate |

Date: May 20, 2025

Time: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm

Duration: 6 weeks