In July 2017, Maria’s debut novel, THE LAST LOST GIRL, was published by Poolbeg Press. The book went on to be shortlisted for the Kate O’Brien Debut Award 2018 and the Annie McHale Debut Award 2018. Maria’s second novel, ON BONE BRIDGE was published in July 2018, also by Poolbeg Press. Her third novel, BAD SWEET THINGS, a Crime Thriller/Police Procedural was published in 2021.
Maria has also published a children’s book, The Little Book of Irish Saints, with Poolbeg Press, and has been teaching creative writing for several years.
Start Date: 17th September, 2024
Duration: Six Weeks
Price: €170
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Welcome to the Intermediate Creative Writing Course: Unleash Your Narrative Potential
Are you prepared to elevate your creative writing abilities? Our online Intermediate Creative Writing Course presents an ideal opportunity for writers with prior experience or those who have successfully completed our Beginner’s Writing Course. It’s the next step to refine and cultivate your craft.
Tailored Guidance from Committed Instructors
Our skilled instructors are eager to provide you with personalised feedback every week. By submitting your work for review, you’ll gain invaluable insights and direction to enhance your writing.
Global Reach & Lifetime Access to Course Materials
Our courses are accessible to aspiring writers worldwide. Furthermore, you’ll retain lifelong access to all course materials once the course concludes, allowing you to revisit lessons whenever you need a refresher.
High Demand & Early Enrolment
Given the high demand for our Intermediate Creative Writing Course, we strongly recommend early enrolment to secure your spot. Seize this opportunity to sharpen your writing skills and unleash your storytelling potential.
Course Overview
This six-week online course offers an engaging and adaptable learning experience designed to accommodate busy schedules. With no fixed class times, you can progress through weekly text-based modules at your own pace, dedicating 2-3 hours each week to nurture your writing expertise.
Each week, you’ll delve into new subjects, exploring more intricate aspects of creative writing. Through interactive exercises, you’ll enhance your fiction writing and expand your storytelling toolkit.
What to Anticipate Week by Week
Lesson 1: Building on Beginner
The first lesson guides the participant through an overview of some basic creative writing tips. It also informs them how to improve their work more generally. There is also a chance to improve a piece of work you have already written.
Lesson 2: Different Perspectives
The second lesson focuses on improving character in creative writing. It guides the participant through writing from multiple perspectives.
Lesson 3: Writing Time
The third lesson guides the participant through non-linear storytelling. We define what this term means, discuss examples, and try writing in this style yourself.
Lesson 4: Writing Symbolically
The fourth lesson guides the participant through creating compelling symbols in their work. We define what a symbol is and look and examples of symbolism in fiction before creating a short story centred around a symbol yourself.
Lesson 5: How to Adapt
The fifth lesson guides the participant through adapting their favourite story. We discuss the adaptation process and have a go at adapting something yourself.
Lesson 6: Flash Fiction
The sixth lesson guides the participant through another challenging form of writing: flash fiction. We define what flash fiction is and try writing it yourself.
Come Along!
Embark on this creative journey and uncover the writer within you. Register now for our Intermediate Creative Writing Course and let your imagination take flight!