Inkwell Pure Fiction Writers' Weekend

 
INKwell have organised several extremely successful residential writers weekends at Kippure Lodge which offers offering quality accommodation privately set in a peaceful valley in the Wicklow Mountains, the "Garden of Ireland", amidst 240 acres of mature woodland and rolling farm pastures. All rooms are single occupancy (although they are doubles – so plenty of space if you want to share with a friend), and have adjacent or ensuite bathrooms.

Each Pure Fiction Weekend is tailor made for the participants and designed to suit both new and accomplished writers, inspiring creativity and offering solid tips to improve their writing.

2010 facilitators are Noelle Harrison and Editorial Consultant Alison Walsh.

Noelle will be focusing in the lifeblood of good fiction – character, from development to dialogue to detail, and will also cover tips on how to get your reader hooked in the first chapter, and keeping them reading. Represented by Marianne Gunn O’Connor, Noelle’s work is often dark with a rich use of language and imagery to convey theme. She is a skilled facilitator who has worked for Inkwell on several occasions.

Alison Walsh worked previously with Gill and MacMillan as an editor and will bring her considerable expertise to show participants how to edit their work effectively as well as offering invaluable insight into the publishing industry and the role of an editor. She is also a talented and entertaining facilitator.

Arrive from 1700 hours for a BBQ at 1900 hours with our first facilitating author Noelle Harrison and Vanessa.

This is an opportunity to meet your fellow workshop participants and to discuss your writing experiences and aspirations.

9.30: Class commences with Noelle Harrison
        Nuts & Bolts of good writing
1.00: Light lunch with Noelle and Vanessa for informal chat
2.00: Character and Dialogue
4.30: Finish time, to allow time to relax, chat, or write before dinner
7.00: Dinner with Alison Walsh and Vanessa - an opportunity to relax, discuss the 
        day and meet your second facilitator

9.30: Class commences with Alison Walsh
        Role of an editor, copy editor and proof reader - how it all works
        Self editing
1.00: Light lunch with Alison and Vanessa for informal chat
2.00: Exercises to get you editing!
        Questions & Answers
4.30: Finish time