Big Smoke turns 10 today (August 27th) – and to celebrate, we’re having a FLASH SALE with discounts on many of our upcoming courses for the next 72 hours only (or until our special-offer places run out, whichever comes first)! Use the links below to benefit from the discounts and do feel free to share this newsletter with…
Our autumn creative writing workshops are open for booking now. Everything we have on offer is below, but we also want to let you know that Big Smoke celebrates its 10th birthday this year – our legal birthday is August 27th – so stay tuned for special deals on that day, and thank you for…
We’re delighted to announce that the first Dublin Young Authors anthology is available to download now! This collection of work features poetry, short fiction, novel excerpts & more from DYA participants over the last number of years. Many, many thanks to our editorial team, former DYAers Philip Doyle and Jim Xi Johnson, and to all…
Our autumn creative writing workshops are open for booking now. Here’s what’s on offer: For complete beginners: Introduction to Creative Writing (Mondays, from 16th September) Beginning to Write Fiction (Tuesdays, from 24th September) Introduction to Creative Writing (Wednesdays, from 11th September) Beginning To Write (Thursdays, from 26th September) Introduction to Creative Writing (Saturdays, from 28th…
Hello all! There are some changes at Big Smoke HQ re: our online creative writing courses – we’re going interactive! From September onwards our online courses will be conducted through a (very straightforward and easy-to-use) forum rather than 1-to-1 email – individual critiques etc will still be available and we’ll still be able to accommodate anyone who needs a…
Hello all! We’ve a few new creative writing classes starting after Easter, before we quieten down for the summer – take a look below. * First off, we have our beginners’ classes (yes, complete beginners are welcome!): Introduction to Creative Writing (Saturday mornings, from 27th April) 4 weeks Introduction to Creative Writing (Tuesdays, from 30th April) 4…
Hello all – just a quick note to let you know about our March (and April) workshops, several of which are specifically designed for people who’ve already taken an intro or beginner class with us. Take a look below… * Creative writing courses and workshops for those who’ve already taken an intro/beginner course: Creative Writing…
Hello all and happy new year – we hope 2019 has been treating you well so far. Our new term begins Saturday 2nd February, with our evening courses kicking off the week of Monday 4th February. There’s still time to book for any of the workshops listed here, though please do note that spaces are…
As the holiday season approaches, it’s shopping time… here are a few suggestions for gift purchases for the writer in your life. The shameless: did you know you can order a gift certificate for any on-site/online Big Smoke creative writing course? Or in any amount you choose? Just saying… The subscription: a subscription to a…
Here’s what we have coming up in November! For complete beginners: Intro to Creative Writing (Wednesdays, from 7th November) Start Writing *1-day winter special* (Saturday 17th November) Suitable for complete beginners and/or for newcomers to the form/genre: Introduction to Memoir (Saturdays, from 3rd November) Intermediate or advanced workshops: *in-house workshops only* One-day workshops: Fairytales Revisited (Saturday…
