Inkwell Pure Fiction Writers Weekend
28th- 30th May 2010
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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.
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The weekend will run as follows:
| FRIDAY |
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.
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| SATURDAY |
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
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| SUNDAY |
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
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The Inkwell Pure Fiction weekend is €450 per person fully inclusive of all meals and accommodation ( plus lots
of tea and coffee and chocolate biscuits!). Alcohol (wine, beer and spirits) may be purchased from the bar. A
deposit of €200 is required to secure your place. Numbers are limited to 12 so early booking is advised.
For more information contact Vanessa@inkwellwriters.ie.
To book a place on the course, please
Click Here
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