The next Kiltumper Writing Workshop will take place in The Old Ground Hotel Ennis County Clare on Friday November 14th to Monday November 17th.
BOOKINGS OPEN 5PM FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 2025
The three-day workshop begins with a Meet & Greet on Friday evening and the first session starts on Saturday at 9:30 and finishes on Monday at 4 pm.
Each session is devoted to a different aspect of the craft of fiction, Character, Setting, Plot, Dialogue, Point-of-View, and Style, and divided into three parts. In the first part of each session, Niall gives a directed talk on the chosen topic, using examples from classic literature, and outlining his understanding of how this aspect of fiction works, and why. In the second part, he assigns a writing exercise, tightly focused on the topic, and gives participants to 30 mins to complete it. In the third part, some participants are asked to read their exercise assignment, and Niall gives directed feedback.
Places for the weekend will be on a first-come basis, as places are limited to 20 writers. Payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of €200 will be required to secure your place. The total cost of the workshop is €495.
BOOKINGS OPEN AT 5PM, FRIDAY 22 AUGUST