Announcing the Dingle Literary Festival Workshops 2024

Announcing the Dingle Literary Festival Workshops 2024

We’re excited to announce the lineup of workshops for the Dingle Literary Festival 2024, offering a rich array of opportunities for writers, readers, and literary enthusiasts of all levels. Set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Dingle Peninsula, our workshops are designed to spark creativity, refine your craft, and build a vibrant community of storytellers.

Workshop Highlights

• Creative Writing with Justine Carbery: Rekindle your passion for writing in this inspiring session. We’ll explore where to find ideas for short stories, essays, and poetry, and how to sharpen your skills to bring those ideas to life on paper.
• Poetry with Molly Twomey: Dive into poems that take surprising twists and use unconventional language or syntax, challenging traditional notions of poetry. Draw inspiration from contemporary poets like Diane Seuss, Chen Chen, and Raymond Antrobus to push the boundaries of your poetic voice.
• Creative Nonfiction with Alice Kinsella: What is creative nonfiction? This genre blurs the lines of traditional nonfiction, incorporating elements of memoir, nature writing, cultural commentary, and hybrid forms. Explore these boundaries and discover new ways to tell your story.
• Ceardlann Scríbhneoireachta Ghaeilge le Colm O’Ceallachain Ní gá go mbeadh saothar foilsithe ag na rannpháirtithe, ach beidh Gaeilge labhartha agus scríofa de chaighdeán réasúnta ard ag teastáil le páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht.
• Novel Structure with Felicity Hayes-McCoy: Explore the fundamental elements of novel structure, including storylining, character development, pacing, and reassessment. Felicity will share practical strategies for overcoming blocks and procrastination, offering tools that approach structure as a path to creative freedom.
• Poetry Workshop with Mary Branley: Designed for poets at all levels, this workshop encourages sharing work in progress, giving and receiving constructive feedback, and building confidence in reading poetry aloud.
• Short Story Writing with Niamh Mulvey: This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in short story writing, from beginners to published authors. Learn the art of crafting compelling short stories with guidance tailored to your experience level.
• Illustration le Donal Bric Ceardlann ag taispeáint samplaí éagsúla mhaisitheoireachta (leabhar pictiúr, cartúin, clúdaigh, léarscáileanna srl.) agus an próiséis phraicticiúil a ghabhann leis ón bhfocal scríofa go dtí an leagan amach ar an leathanach agus ag ullmhú don bhfoilsitheoireacht.

The Dingle Literary Festival workshops provide a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most accomplished writers and poets in a supportive, inspiring environment. Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or looking to expand your skills, there’s a workshop tailored for you.

How to Register

Spaces are limited, so early registration is strongly recommended. To secure your spot in one or more of our workshops, visit [link to workshops page]. Join us in 2024 for a weekend of creativity, learning, and literary celebration in the heart of Dingle.

We can’t wait to welcome you to a transformative experience at the Dingle Literary Festival 2024!