Online Creative Writing courses in Ireland

Would you like high-level personalised attention to your writing journey? Meet Martin or Associate each week for a 60 minute 1-1 session in Zoom or In-Person at a mutually convenient time and discuss your progress, your weekly submission and your options in publish or producing. Includes weekly written feedback, a final project submission of 5,000…

This QQI Level 5 Creative Writing course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing. It aims to give students an understanding of the process of writing, key aspects of writing fiction, as well as the possibility of getting work published. Course documentation for this journalism course is detailed, comprehensive…

This QQI Level 5 Creative Writing course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing. It aims to give students an understanding of the process of writing, key aspects of writing fiction, as well as the possibility of getting work published. Course documentation for this journalism course is detailed, comprehensive…

Creative Writing: Commercial Novels This specialist course covers all genre novels that fit into a commercial category. It is designed to help writers who are writing for a wide audience. We will look at the differences between a draft and a polished commercial novel. We will explore the vital elements that convince agents and publishers that your manuscript is…

Creative Writing: Complete is a complete creative writing course. It is designed for both the new writer and those with some experience. Alumni from previous MKCW courses are also very welcome. All Participants attend a weekly seminar from April to March where their writing is read and discussed regularly (This course runs adjacent to ‘Creative…

12.00-1.00pm every Thursday   Would you like to transport reader or viewers into the past? Do you like the idea of writing within a famous period in history? With this specialist course, you can learn powerful research techniques and explore drafting a creative project within a rigid framework of events. Opens to historical fiction writers and also those compiling…

Creative Writing: Introduction — MULLINGAR with Martin / Associate Lecturer If you have ever wanted to write, you will enjoy this new course starting in Mullingar. In the course, we will cover starting to write, editing, publishing your writing. We will also explore various genres including Realism, Crime, Scifi, Horror and Relationships. Participants in the course will…

For FREE course brochure please visit www.kilroyscollege.ie/free_brochure This course has been specially developed to awaken the imaginative powers of young people between the ages of eight and fourteen. It improves the writing skills and helps raise the standards of a child’s composition. Course Contents Unit 1: Words Unit 2: Writing Unit 3: The Short Story…

Creative Writing: MONDAY MEMOIR 10-11 every Monday Morning Start writing your memoir in this specialist class. We will explore different types of memoir and also touch into areas of biography, autobiography and fictional memoir. What is the power of memory? How do we work with real people, places and things, how do we treat our…

Creative Writing: MONDAY MEMOIR 10-11 every Monday Morning Start writing your memoir in this specialist class. We will explore different types of memoir and also touch into areas of biography, autobiography and fictional memoir. What is the power of memory? How do we work with real people, places and things, how do we treat our…

Creative Writing – Online Course Have you a story you’ve always wanted to tell? Have you experiences from  which you want to get down on paper? Do you want to further progress your writing or take it in new directions? Then these are the courses for you! These courses will help you develop the writing…

Creative Writing: POETRY & PROSE-POETRY 8-10pm on Fridays Start writing poems and prose-poetry in this specialist class. We begin with language and proceed through aspects of rhythm and form, look at prose-poetry and styles, leading to various types of poetry including abstract and realist. We will also look at the process of publishing your poetry.…

Creative Writing: POETRY Join Manchester poet and scholar Dr Lauren McLean for this fantastic new course for poets at all levels. Enjoy a highly rewarding  series of lectures & creative workshops  which will develop and nurture poets who are new to poetry and also provide key supports to those composing a first or subsequent collection.…

Creative Writing: Portfolio is an exciting new one-year course which provides writers an opportunity to develop, progress and ultimately gain specialised evaluation of a portfolio of writing/long form manuscript or novel and synopsis up to 50,000 words. Other forms are welcome including poetry, film and television, stage plays and many other creative writing proposals. Participants…

Creative Writing: Single Project This Creative Writing course is designed for those writers who wish to spend a sustained period of time working on a single project of any length. Writers should have a formed idea to bring to the course which indicates its proposed overall structure and content. Part of the project might be…

5.30-6.30pm every Friday Submitting writing is an incredibly long and arduous process for all writers.  Would you be interested in a weekly submissions clinic session? You will definitely submit more work! Clinic content: Creating your personal list Sending effective correspondence Use of specific platforms Effective responses to requests Maintaining a regular submissions practice Magazine customs Journal customs…

Get prepared for all writing opportunities in the New Year with the specialist course. With Joshua Smith Through the sessions, Joshua will provide clear guidelines on writing, editing and publishing a short story. Suitable for all levels of writer.  Delivered via interactive online class. Includes weekly video, slides and support readings for Weeks 1-8. If you would…

8-10pm every Thursday   Do you want to strike fear in to readers? Have you considered a career as a horror writer? Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of this exciting area at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the goals of any horror project and look to achieve a…

3-4 pm every Tuesday   Do you want to build a career as a professional writer? One of the best places to do that is writing thriller and crime novels. Start your journey in this specialist course where we look at various forms of the genre, including detective novels, action thrillers and spy dramas. What is it that that wills secure…

8-10pm every Tuesday   Do you want to build a career as a professional writer? One of the best places to do that is writing thriller and crime novels. Start your journey in this specialist course where we look at various forms of the genre, including detective novels, action thrillers and spy dramas. What is…

10-11 every Wednesday Morning   Think you can entice readers into another world or even universe? Have you the imagination to drive viewers wild with wonder?  Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of sci-fi and fantasy at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the…

8-10pm every Wednesday   Think you can entice readers into another world or even universe? Have you the imagination to drive viewers wild with wonder?  Start here with this specialist course which explores the parameters of sci-fi and fantasy at a really effective, practical level. We look at the key elements that achieve the goals…

8.00-10.00pm every Wednesday Creative Writing: Writing for Children Do you want to build a career as a writer of children’s literature? Now you can attend a really high-quality course that specifically brings you through each stage of writing for children, engaging with all age groups and provide high level attention to your writing project.  The course caters for those simply…

8.00-10.00pm every Thursday Creative Writing: Writing for Children Do you want to build a career as a writer of children’s literature? Now you can attend a really high-quality course that specifically brings you through each stage of writing for children, engaging with all age groups and provide high level attention to your writing project.  The course caters for those simply…

MKCW are delighted to announce our Guest Lecture Autumn Series 2023. Enjoy a wide range of expertise from our Associates within a fascinating Autumn programme. All sessions via Zoom. Don’t miss this rare opportunity!   Monday 28th August  at 8pm  POETRY  with    Dr Lauren McLean Book here Wednesday 30th August at 8pm  HISTORICAL FICTION with…

Commit yourself to one year of expert tuition and a wide range of classes and workshops with this new unique opportunity at MKCW. Provides everything on most accredited Masters courses plus an additional semester of beyond uni-level tuition. Enjoy your course through our exciting new University level learning suite. Aspects 3 Semesters of 1-1 Sessions (x36) (Interactive video…

MKCW – MORE24 Would you like to write MORE in 24? Join MCKW this November for some key presentations on getting your story, poems, film, plays and novels written, revised and published/produced in 2024.  Guest speakers have published stories & novels and seen work staged and filmed. Learn how to write, edit and publish  poems, stories, films, plays…

  MKCW – SEASON OF SHADOWS Interested in the Genre where the more awful the story — the better?   Join MCKW this November for some spooky sessions on Zoom with  a series of guest speakers. Please check out the sinister list below — if you dare.   Learn how to write, edit and publish horrific …

This online class Taught by Lucille Redmond. Introductory hobby course teaching the basics of the craft of writing. Students can submit their own work and critique others (not compulsory!). This is an enjoyable and fun course and through writing exercises, students expand repertoire and skills in creative writing. The course will cover certain aspects of…

In this course, we will explore the ways creative writing can enhance well-being. We will look at how the regular practice of writing enhances time & space management, appreciation of artistic achievement,  productivity  and leads to the development of  rewarding creative  projects both in the home and in the workplace. We will  learn how this…