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Writing Workshops 2026

Literary Festival Workshops

Explore your creativity and enhance your skills through the welcoming writing workshops, seminars, and open-mic events at the West Cork Literary Festival.

The festival’s author-led workshops and industry-led professional development opportunities give writers of all ages and levels the chance to refine their craft, gain fresh perspectives, and draw inspiration from the Wild Atlantic Way.

10 – 17 July 2026

 

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14 events
Writers Block Networking Session

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Writers Block Networking Session

10/07/2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Writers Block is an ambitious new creative writing initiative that will bring communities across the county together through the written word. The writers appointed...
Free
Ma Murphy’s
Workshop: Poetry with Jessica Traynor

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Workshop: Poetry with Jessica Traynor

13/07/2026 - 15/07/2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

This poetry workshop with Jessica Traynor will run from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 July, from 9.30am to 2.30pm each day with two breaks...
3 days | Multiple days
€245 for 3 days
The Maritime Hotel
Claire Adam

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Workshop: Novel writing with Claire Adam

14/07/2026 - 16/07/2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

This novel-writing workshop will run from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 July, from 9.30am to 2.30pm each day with two breaks built into the...
3 days | Multiple days
€245 for 3 days
Bantry Courthouse
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Workshop: Creative Non Fiction with Katie Goh

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Workshop: Creative Non-Fiction with Katie Goh

15/07/2026 - 17/07/2026 | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

This workshop will run from Wednesday 15 to Friday 17 July, from 9.30am to 2.30pm each day with two breaks built into the day.  Join author and...
3 days | Multiple days
€245 for 3 days
Christian Fellowship Church
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