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Writing Course Providers
Here is a list of Writing Course Providers both in Ireland and abroad that we have gathered.
- Ireland
The BIG SMOKE WRITING FACTORY offers creative writing resources, classes and workshops at our premises at 7 Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. BIG SMOKE members are experienced creative writing teachers and practising writers bringing these twin skills to students and participants of all ages and levels of experience.
- Ireland
Regular courses including courses dealing with aspects of writing are available from the Castlebar Lifelong Learning Centre, a part of the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology. Find out more at their website www.gmit.ie/castlebar/lifelonglearning/index.html.
- Ireland
The Galway Arts Centre manages two buildings in Galway City Centre and provide regular writing courses and workshops. Visit their site at www.galwayartscentre.ie for more details.
- Online
Gothan Writers' Workshop provides introductory and advanced online classes in the writing of science fiction.
- Ireland
The Irish Writers’ Centre has long been a hub of literary activity in Dublin, supporting established and aspiring writers throughout Ireland from its base at the heart of Dublin's cultural quarter. It is a non-profit organisation, aimed at promoting the literature and writers in Ireland.
- Ireland
Regular Limerick based Writing Courses. Contact limerickwriterscentre@gmail.com for further details or visit limerickwriterscentre.wordpress.com for details of upcoming courses.
- Ireland
Cork based weekly poetry event Ó Bhéal regularly features guest posts and an open-mic. They are also recently spreading out into workshop and courses. Visit them online at www.obheal.ie for more details.
- USA
The Seton Hill University MA in Writing Popular Fiction is described as "one of the only programs in the country that teaches writers to create - and market - the fiction that sells" in "popular genres like mystery, romance, science fiction, horror, and fantasy." The university is situated in Greenburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Ireland
The Centre for Creative Practices is based in Dublin and provides regular workshops and courses across all creative disciplines including writing. Find out more about upcoming courses at their website www.cfcp.ie.
- USA
The Stonecoast MFA in Creative Writing, hosted by the University of Southern Maine, is one of the USA's leading low-residency MFA (i.e. Masters in Fine Arts) programs. It's science fiction friendly and runs each year.
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Clarion Writers' Workshop - for Fantasy and Science Fiction
USA
The Clarion Writers' Workshop was founded in 1968 by Robin Scott Wilson at Clarion State College in Pennsylvania, with such illustrious teachers as Damon Knight and Kate Wilhelm in early attendance.
Some Blind Alleys
Ireland
Some Blind Alleys offers unique and challenging courses in Fiction, Narrative Journalism and Non-Fiction/Personal Essay.
The Writers Academy
Global
Study writing courses in Starting to Write, Short Story Writing, Freelance Article Writing, Writing Your Life Story and Creative Writing from the comfort of your own home with The Writer’s Academy.
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy - Online Course
Online
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy is an access anytime course for aspiring young writers of all ages, focusing on science fiction and fantasy, and designed by SF author Jeffrey A. Carver.
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