FAQs

• Provide information on events and competitions online and through our weekly newsletter. Sign up via the form at the bottom of the website.
• Provide you with an ideal space for your book launch or event. More information at our venue page.
• Offer you a wide range of creative writing courses. A list of upcoming courses can be viewed here.
• For Members we can provide a quiet space with WiFi for you to write in our beautiful Georgian building.
• A space for you to join or set-up a writing group.
• Basic information on publishing, copyright, competitions in our resources page here.

• Information for professional writers through meetings, seminars and courses.
• Opportunities to work as a facilitator or mentor emerging writers. More information can be found here.
• Further opportunities such as bursaries and participating in panels are available as well.

All you need to know about membership is here.

We offer a wide variety of creative writing and professional development workshops and seminars. Check out our upcoming courses here.

This largely depends on the course in question. It is uncommon that you will need to submit any materials prior to the start of your course. The higher level courses will sometimes require samples of your work to be submitted to the facilitator in advance of the course. If this is the case you will be notified shortly after you make your booking.

We do offer workshops aimed at teens and young adults, but they are infrequent. Have a look at our upcoming courses here to see if there are any on at the moment.

Should a participant need to cancel 3 weeks or more prior to a course or event, they will receive a refund minus the booking fee of 10% or receive credit to be used within 12 months of the date of the initial payment.

Should a participant need to cancel between 3 weeks to 1 week prior to the start of a course or event, they may transfer to another course or event of equal value or receive credit to be used within 12 months of the date of the initial payment.

Cancellation or transfer requests made 1 week prior or less to a course or event will not receive a refund, but may receive credit or the option to transfer to another course if booking numbers for the course from which they are transferring is currently over 6 participants. If the request is made due to illness, in advance of beginning the course, the participant will need to present a doctor’s note and will be given the option to transfer to another course or event at a later date.

Yes, full venue information can be found here.

Of course, you can perform or just listen and hang out at our regular open mic night Takin’ the Mic. See What’s on at the Centre here.

Payment varies depending on the scale and length of the event. You can take a look at the various rates here.

This sounds like a problem for the Irish Writers Union. We do have the same postal address but they do not have a physical location. You can email them at info@irishwritersunion.org or visit their website here.

We do offer playwriting courses here at the centre so make sure to have a look at our course catalogue at the start of every new program. You may also like to check out the annual Scripts Ireland Playwriting Festival or the Abbey Theatre.

We do offer the occasional screenwriting course. However, you may want to check out script.ie for more information concerning playwriting and screenwriting.

We do not promote the work of any writer in particular, however, if you have an event like a book launch or talk we may be able to give you a boost on social media. We have compiled an information sheet with other tips about promoting you and your work. You can find it here.

There are some opportunities for funding which have various application requirements and deadlines. Please have a look at our Bursaries & Funding page to see if you may be eligible to apply.

Great, we host lots of writing groups at the Centre, find out how to join one here.

There are a few different way to get feedback, all incur different costs:

• Ask a trusted and honest friend who is a good reader.
• Join a Writing Group. They’ll tend to be a bit more honest with you and you’ll get to learn from other writers mistakes. It’s €5 per meeting at the IWC.
• Join a Creative Writing Workshop. Upcoming courses and workshops can be found here. In most workshops, the professional tutor will give you feedback on your work in a group setting and guide you in the right direction. You’ll also be surrounded by writers interested in the same form who can also give honest feedback. Read the course outlines carefully to find the right course for you. If you’re unsure, email info@writerscentre or call us at 01 8721302.
• One-to-one Mentoring. This is expensive as you’re paying for the time and attention of a professional writer with a proven track record but it can be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile experience. Mentors can also provide great industry or professional development advice. It’s not recommended for beginners, who would benefit more from a workshop or joining a writing group.

Yes, we keep a list of competitions, bursaries and other opportunities for writers here.

Yes, take a look here.

Yes, take a look here.

Yes, we can provide gift vouchers for any amount. Find out more about them here.

Yes, we have a library for use by members. It’s not a lending library but members can drop in any time to peruse the shelves. It hosts a good collection of Irish writers in translation.

Find out what we do here.