Info

Date: September 19, 2022

Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Duration: 5 days Mon - Fri

Level: Emerging |

Cost: €138 (€125 Members)

Online/In Person: Online

All Irish Writers Centre remote courses take place on Irish Standard Time (GMT)

Course Summary:

This five-day workshop will cover a wide range of topics, including character development; how to write in pictures; genres; choosing the right language and vocabulary; pagination and word count; creating your storyboard and dummy; visual continuity and the sequential image.


Course Outcomes:

The course will also give answers to questions such as ‘Do I need to find a writer or illustrator for my picture book idea?’ and ‘How do I submit a “stand-out” picture book proposal to publishers?’ Feel free to bring along any work in progress to discuss in class.


Adrienne Geoghegan has a vast range of experience as a writer, artist and illustrator. She has worked with NCAD and DIT, and has published work with Irish and international publishers in many languages.