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  • Novel Writing: Getting Started at Cairde Sligo Arts Festival

    The Yeats Building Hyde Bridge, Abbeyquarter North,, Sligo, Ireland

    Do you have an idea for a novel but don’t know how to get started? Or have you started a novel but become stuck part of the way through? Would you like some guidance from a professional writer on how to continue or how to begin? This workshop, led by Bernie McGill will incorporate practical advice on structuring a novel, developing setting, building characters and refining point of view. Suitable for writers who are beginning or developing a novel. Early booking is advised due to limited spaces (max. 10). Bernie McGill is the author of two novels: The Watch House (nominated for the Ireland European Union Prize for Literature in 2019) and The Butterfly Cabinet (named by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes as his novel of the year in 2012). Her first collection of short stories, Sleepwalkers, was shortlisted for the prestigious Edge Hill Prize in 2014. Her work has been published in the UK, the US and in translation in Italy and the Netherlands. Her short fiction has appeared in anthologies The Black Dreams, Belfast Stories, The Long Gaze Back, The Glass Shore and Female Lines. Her new short story collection, This Train is For, is published in June 2022 by No Alibis Press. Bernie […]

    €20
  • Focus on Short Fiction with Bernie McGill at the John Hewitt International Summer School 2023

    Market Place Theatre, Armagh Market Street, Armagh, Armagh, United Kingdom

    A hands-on, fully participative writing workout that allows you to explore the writing of short fiction, to consider where your strengths as a writer lie and who you’re writing for. Wherever you are on your writing journey, from beginners who are not sure how to proceed, to more experienced writers open to new ways of working, this course will offer exercises and prompts that will help to develop your work in new directions, within a community of fellow writers. Come with an open mind, prepared to write. Bernie McGill is the author of two novels (The Watch House and The Butterfly Cabinet) and two short story collections (This Train is For and Sleepwalkers). Her work has been widely anthologised and has been produced by BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4. She is an Associate Fellow with the Royal Literary Fund. These workshops at the John Hewitt International Summer School in the Market Place Theatre, Armagh, run on Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th & Thursday 27th July 2023 from 2.45pm - 4.45pm. Participants should attend all three workshop sessions. Spaces are limited - advance booking is essential. Book this workshop at the Market Place Theatre Box Office. Full information on events and workshops […]

    £66
  • Short Story Writing Weekend with Bernie McGill at YARN, Ballycastle

    YARN, Ballycastle 24-26 Ann St, Ballycastle, United Kingdom

    When & Where 11th April 2026, 10 am – 4 pm 12th April 2026, 10 am - 2 pm YARN Ballycastle, 24-26 Ann St, Ballycastle, BT54 6AD, UK About Have you always wanted to try writing a short story?  Do you already have an idea?  Do you write in other genres and are interested in the form?  Whether you’re a first-timer looking for guidance and inspiration or a seasoned writer seeking a fresh challenge, this Short Story Writing Weekend is for you.  Join award-winning short story writer Bernie McGill for an enjoyable weekend of participative writing that will help to get your writing on track. Please bring your preferred writing materials (pen/pencil, notebook/laptop, etc.) If you’re already working on a short story, feel free to bring a copy for workshopping. Participants will be encouraged to share their work only if they are comfortable doing so. Saturday 11th April: 10 am – 4 pm What is a short story? How to get started with focus on structure, character and setting.  Participants will be offered prompts and exercises to help develop their work. There will be a lunch break, with lunch provided on the day. Tea/coffee & snacks will also be provided. Sunday […]

    £150