Irish Writers Centre Membership
Join our growing community of writers across the island of Ireland and enjoy networking opportunities, course discounts, and much more.
Membership
Become a Member of the Irish Writers Centre
Founded in 1991, the Irish Writers Centre is Ireland’s leading resource and development organisation for writers. Our vision is to support the life of the writer as they illuminate our lives with their ideas and words.
Our creative writing Academy delivers a year round programme of 150+ creative writing courses, masterclasses and other supports, online and in person. Each year, we run up to 20 free programmes to support writers’ development, including mentoring, residencies, competitions and bursaries across the island of Ireland.
The Irish Writers Centre invite writers, readers and supporters of Irish writing to join our growing community of members across the island of Ireland. Benefit from discounts to our courses, masterclasses and events, as well as discounts with selected Irish bookstores. Also, avail of exclusive member networking events or simply enjoy writing time in our beautiful building in Parnell Square, Dublin.
Membership Options
Individuals Membership: €65
Concession*: €40 (Students, Seniors, Unwaged)
*Please note, the Concession rate is only available when purchasing Single-Year Subscription.
Join NowAnyone can become a Member
All writers; beginners, emerging or professional. All genres and forms.
Writers and readers who enjoy literary events, festivals, artist talks.
People wishing to support the work of Irish writers and want to help promote Irish writing.
People wishing to support the work of Irish Writers Centre as a national resource and development organisation for writers.
Membership Benefits
10% Discount on all Academy courses, masterclasses, seminars
10% Discount on all Irish Writers Centre literary events
10% Discount at selected Irish bookstores including Chapters in Dublin, Kenny’s in Galway, O’Mahony’s in Limerick, Little Acorns in Derry, Roe River Books in Louth.
20% Discount off Irish Writers Handbook, described by John Banville as an ‘essential tool for writers’
10% Discount on submission fee to Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair competition
Free access to writing rooms in our building in Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Writing rooms are open Mon – Thurs, 10.0am – 5.00pm and Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm (excluding public holidays). May be a shared space, advance booking required.
Invitation to four annual Members’ networking opportunities; Events held on Saturdays in four locations around the island of Ireland, and includes guest speaker.
For Professional Writers, on request we will produce a certificate for membership for official or application purposes. The Irish Writers Centre criteria to be considered a professional writer, will be available soon.
Book a Workspace
Schedule a time to write in our building
We are always delighted to welcome our Members to our beautiful Georgian building in Parnell Square. There are several ways that you can avail of this service. To secure a work space in advance, please fill in this form or call us on 01 872 1302. Alternatively you can email us on info@irishwriterscentre.ie or feel free to drop in. Our opening hours for Members are Monday to Thursday, 10.30am – 3.30pm.
