Professional Development

Can you make a living as a writer? How do you make a living as a writer? From novels to newspapers, residencies, festivals and literary magazines, writers and editors discuss the hows, the whys, and the realities of making a living in the world of books. Inaugural IPUT Writer in Residence Naoise Dolan, author and […]

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Join multi-award-winning spoken word poet (and All-Ireland Slam Champion) Cormac Mac Gearailt for a workshop on how to write and perform spoken word poetry. Suited to those at a beginner and intermediate level (as well as anyone at any level who wants to get more comfortable reading and performing their work), this workshop will be […]

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Calling all children’s writers and illustrators! If you would like to talk about your own work for young audiences with fellow children’s writers and illustrators, swap experiences and ideas, or simply have a social coffee with other Irish based creatives, please do come along. All welcome. The aim of Discover Irish Children’s Books is to […]

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Join author Dearhaile O’Hare for an engaging workshop exploring how writing can support wellbeing. Whether facing a recent cancer diagnosis, in treatment, in recovery, or supporting a loved one, the process of writing can offer a space to reflect, find expression, and reconnect with ourselves and others. This is an interactive workshop. Questions are encouraged […]

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This event, which encourages participation and discussion, is for professionals creating literature events at festivals, venues, libraries, or any organisations, to gather information and share experiences. This year’s event, in partnership with Safe to Create, will be an information session followed by open discussion around embedding dignity and respect in the workplace, ensuring inclusivity and […]

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The Next Step: Information and Advice for Newly Contracted or Recently Published Children’s Writers and Illustrators Chair: Sarah Webb Speakers: Bruce Stanley (Accountant), Aoife Murray (Children’s Books Ireland), Oisín McGann (Author), Helen Carr (Editor, The O’Brien Press), Matthew Parkinson-Bennett (Publisher, Little Island Books) Congratulations! Your children’s book has been accepted by a traditional publishing house. […]

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Raising Voices is a programme run by Children’s Books Ireland, Dublin Book Festival, Publishing Ireland, Illustrators Ireland, and the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. It aims to develop and support aspiring artists, making work for children and young adults, whose voices have been underrepresented in literature; breaking down barriers to publication, progression and inclusion, and increasing diversity […]

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Walk and explore the deeply historic and artistically inspiring grounds of IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, with poet and playwright Colm Keegan. Using the environs as muse alongside a series of prompts to stimulate the creation of new work, this workshop is suitable for poets or anyone with an interest in ways to kickstart […]

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In this two-hour workshop with author Juliana Adelman you will explore world-building, character and narrative voice in historical fiction using examples from novels and short stories. You will also generate story and character ideas through a series of prompts from historical sources. You’ll consider how to ground the reader in specifics without overburdening your text […]

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Join photographer and author Carsten Krieger on a guided photowalk through the grounds of IMMA at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. Starting at the courtyard, you will move on through the formal gardens to the meadow, finishing up at Bully’s Acre and St. John’s Priory. Along the way, you will tackle a variety of photographic topics […]

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