On Saturday, October 13, 2012, I will be running a day-long workshop in Dublin on writing for children. This practical, hands-on workshop will take place at the offices of Children’s Book Ireland at 17 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a maximum of 15 participants to allow… Continue reading »
Sep
02
Autumn Writers’ Retreat 2011
Don’t forget to fill in your booking form and send it in with your deposit for the fantastic Children’s Writers’ Retreat being held during the weekend of 4th – 6th November 2011 in the Emmaus Centre in Swords, a short journey from Dublin airport. Hosted jointly by SCBWI British Isles and SCBWI Ireland, the Writer-in-Residance… Continue reading »
Aug
11
SCBWI-Ireland new website and winter retreat
It’s hard to keep updating a blog during the summer months, especially in August when lots of folks are on their holidays and most activities seemed to be taking a breather until schools re-open in September. Then, with the autumn leaves and the cooler air, come the evening courses, exciting conferences and host of interesting… Continue reading »
Sep
11
An evening with Jane Yolen
Three of us from SCBWI-Ireland shared a meal and a most enjoyable evening yesterday with the engaging Jane Yolen, the very talented and interesting American author. Having already written 300+ books, she currently has 30 works-in-progress circulating with various publishing houses and with her agent, all in different stages of development and completion. 30 projects!… Continue reading »