The West Cork Literary Festival is a popular event that takes place every year, offering a variety of creative writing workshops, aimed at writers of all levels.
- Polly Atkin will delve into contemporary nature writing, exploring how to bring the natural world into writing in an impactful way.
- Ross Raisin’s workshop will focus on short stories, focusing on writing techniques like character development and structure.
- Sarah Moss will explore the connection between place and narrative, experimenting with language and ideas to bring a sense of place into their writing and how places shape the stories we tell.
- Paul McVeigh’s workshop will cover the essentials of writing a novel, from character creation to plot development.
- Ruth Padel’s poetry workshop will offer a chance to explore the craft of writing poems, with an emphasis on reading and writing exercises.
- Helen Scales’ workshop will explore how to capture the essence of coastal landscapes and marine environments in travel writing.
There are six three-day workshops throughout the festival, with a maximum of just 15 participants per workshop, ensuring an intimate and focused experience for all involved. The festival takes place from July 11th-18th and will be set against the stunning backdrop of West Cork, providing a unique and inspiring environment for writers.
| Polly Atkin | Contemporary Nature Writing | Exploring how to bring the natural world into writing in an impactful way |
| Ross Raisin | Short Story Writing | Focusing on writing techniques like character development and structure |
| Sarah Moss | Place and Narrative | Experimenting with language and ideas to bring a sense of place into their writing and how places shape the stories we tell |
| Paul McVeigh | Novel Writing | Covering the essentials of writing a novel, from character creation to plot development |
| Ruth Padel | Poetry Writing | Offering a chance to explore the craft of writing poems with an emphasis on reading and writing exercises |
| Helen Scales | Travel Writing | Exploring how to capture the essence of coastal landscapes and marine environments in travel writing |
The festival is open to writers of all levels, from beginners to experienced writers. The workshops are designed to be interactive and engaging, with a focus on practical techniques and exercises to help writers improve their craft. In a quoted section,
Polly Atkin said, “I’m really excited to share my knowledge with writers and help them tap into the power of nature writing.”
Some highlights of the festival include:
- The opportunity to work with experienced authors and poets on your writing
- The chance to explore different writing styles and techniques
- The inspiration and motivation to take your writing to the next level
The festival is being held from July 11th-18th, with workshops taking place in various locations across West Cork. Bookings are now open for the workshops, with prices ranging from €230 to €245. To secure your spot, visit the festival’s website or call the festival office at +353 (0)27 52788. Some notable authors participating in the festival include:
- Polly Atkin
- Ross Raisin
- Sarah Moss
- Paul McVeigh
- Ruth Padel
- Helen Scales
The festival promises to be an exciting and inspiring event for writers of all levels, with a range of creative writing workshops and expert guidance from experienced authors and poets.
