Writing for Children Course
Born in Dublin in 1973, Oisín McGann works full time as an author and illustrator. He has written and illustrated numerous books for young children, including the Mad Grandad series, The Forbidden Files series, and two short retellings of Irish legends. He has also produced eight novels -The Gods And Their Machines, The Harvest Tide Project, Under Fragile Stone, Small-Minded Giants, Ancient Appetites, Strangled Silence and The Wisdom of Dead Men. His most recent novel is Merciless Reason.
Our Writing for Children course will cover the basics of storytelling and the specific aspects of writing for children and young adults. Areas that will be looked at include: how to generate ideas; how to use observation; description of both character and setting; using dialogue and ensuring a good pace and plot, as well as how to tailor your writing for different age groups. There will be short practical exercises at each stage of the course. Oisin will also be giving tips on how to get published, and how to market your books once you get published. Places are strictly limited to 12 – early booking advisable.
“I really enjoyed Oisín’s course. I found that Oisín had very practical advice and his insights into the business side of publishing were very interesting. My favourite part of the course was doing the exercises and getting the feedback. I loved having deadlines! I really found that Oisín’s feedback was very helpful and my writing benefitted as a result.” Brenda, Cork
“I thought the writing for children course was fantastic. It was structured well and the exercises were interesting and challenging. I feel I really got a lot out of the feedback and the hints and tips were extremely helpful, and I’m putting some into practice as we speak!” Nigel, Co
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POST: You can send a cheque, bank draft or postal order made payable to “Olive O’Brien t/a Creative Writing Ink” to us at Creative Writing Ink, Suite 103, Commerce House, 14, Washington Street West, Cork, Ireland. Please also include your name, address, telephone number and email address. When you are sending payment, please email us at info@creativewriting.ie to confirm, so that we can reserve a place for you on the next available course, pending receipt of payment.
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| Course Length | Start Date | Tutor | Fee | |
| 6 weeks | 23rd April 2012 – Places strictly limited to 12 | Oisin McGann | €190 |
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