2026 marks 35 years of the Irish Writers Centre, which was founded in 1991. We're delighted to unveil our first batch of new creative writing courses from January onwards, covering a huge range of interests and for writers at every stage of their journey.
Start 2026 with a bang with courses like Declan Burke's 'Murder is Your Business' or June Caldwell's 'Writing a Short Story','Finish Your Novel' with Conor Kostick or learn how to 'Survive as a Writer' with Jan Carson.
We've got something for everyone, spanning literary, YA and historical fiction, poetry, comedy, illustration, science fiction, comedy, video game-writing, spoken word, editing... and that's just for starters.
Whether you're looking to dive deep on a 10-week course or recharge your creative batteries with one-day workshop, we're certain there's something here to inspire you, wherever you are in your writing career.
Join us and make 2026 your most creative year yet!
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