Category: Writing

  • Creative Writing at Garter Lane Arts Centre

    Creative Writing at Garter Lane Arts Centre

    I’m looking forward to bringing Creative Writing to Garter Lane Arts Centre, with my workshop: ‘Start Write’, taking place on November 23rd.

  • Editing, Character Sketching & Workshop News

    I’m in the middle of editing two pieces of work that I feel have a lot of potential. The first piece is a short story, set against a flourishing landscape. I falteringly call it a love story, but it’s primarily about self discovery and challenge.

  • Tree Sisters – Nature Poem for National Poetry Day

    Happy National Poetry Day, everyone! I’m celebrating with the release of my nature poem: Tree Sisters. It’s the first time the poem has appeared online, although it has been published in my third poetry collection: ‘Landscapes and Hearts’.

  • Creative Writing Workshops in Clonmel

    Creative Writing Workshops in Clonmel

    I just wanted to remind everyone that I will be leading two Creative Writing Workshops in Clonmel, over the next couple of months. ‘Story Wise’ will take place on Saturday, October 19th, and ‘Start Write’ will take place on Saturday, November 30th.

  • Sunshine and Swallows after Editing #Writetip

    Sunshine and Swallows after Editing #Writetip

    Editing can be a tricky process. In fact, I feel I’ve only grasped the concept of editing over the last couple of years. Before that, I used to pick, delicately at my writing. These days, I’m more of a hacker.

  • Micropoetry Inspired by Nature

    Micropoetry Inspired by Nature

    I’ve been sharing this micropoetry on Twitter and Facebook over the last few weeks. But it’s always satisfying to gather thoughts, moments and poems, into a place where they might make sense, or at least be kept safe. So, take a look, have a ponder, and let me know if any particular poem appeals and…

  • Creative Writing Workshops at Clonmel Craft Studio

    Creative Writing Workshops at Clonmel Craft Studio

    I’m delighted to announce that I will be leading a series of Creative Writing Workshops at Clonmel Craft Studio, over the next three months. The workshops will vary in focus and level. Check out the poster and browse through further details below. Pick one workshop or try all three for a rounded Creative Writing Experience!

  • Beat the Blank Page! #Writetip

    Beat the Blank Page! #Writetip

    The biggest obstacle to writing has to be fear of the blank page. In this post, I will share some techniques for overcoming this fear and stamping your authority (and scribbles) on that blank page!

  • Micropoetry – Hedgehog and Sea Oak

    Micropoetry – Hedgehog and Sea Oak

    Just sharing some more micropoetry, that I wrote over the summer months. These two: ‘Hedgehog’ and ‘Sea Oak’ are among my favourites. I feel they go a little deeper than some of my other efforts.