29 April, 2025
New Masterclasses: Book Now
In 2025, we launched a new masterclass series delivered by a range of experienced and critically acclaimed writers. Taking place on Saturdays, either in-person in the Irish Writers Centre (Dublin) or online, these masterclasses are ideal for writers looking to acquire the tools and confidence to take their practice to the next level. Past masterclass facilitators include Martina Devlin, Caelainn Hogan, Sheila O’Flanagan and Mia Gallagher.
Find details of our May and June masterclasses below.
From Inspiration to Pitch: Masterclass in Creating Factual and Documentary Ideas
with Hilary Fennell
Saturday 10 May, 2025 | 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
Cost: €115 (€103 Members)
Location: Irish Writers Centre
Where do great factual and documentary programme ideas come from and what are the key steps in developing, writing them and getting them made? This masterclass looks at the creative process involved and is designed to give participants the tools to create a finished pitch for their idea.
Travel Writing Masterclass with Madeleine Keane
Saturday 17 May, 2025 | 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
Cost: €115 (€103 Members)
Location: Irish Writers Centre
Join award-winning journalist Madeleine Keane on an exciting journey around the rewarding world of travel writing. The technical aspects of the craft will be examined – from research and fact-checking to creating rich, vivid prose. Learn how to identify your market, how to pitch to editors, and how to repurpose your work. The day-long master class will also delve into the digital world of online media and blogging.
Masterclass: Character, Body and Voice with Elske Rahill
Saturday 19 July, 2025 | 10.30 am – 4.30 pm
Cost: €115 (€103 Members)
Location: Online
This one-day Masterclass focusses on developing the voice of your character, with a specific emphasis on writing from the character’s perspective. Through a series of exercises and discussions, participants will explore how their character experiences their physicality and how this feeds into their perception and voice.
