Hello all! We are currently not holding in-person workshops, for obvious reasons. Workshops which are already in progress have been moved over to an online format. Our evening classes scheduled to take place after Easter will run online at the usual times, i.e. 6.30pm-8.30pm GMT, with live video chats. (We will be adding daytime workshops…
Here’s what we have coming up for you after Christmas: Introduction to Creative Writing (Wednesdays, from 15th January) 4 weeks Beginning To Write (Wednesdays, from 22nd January) 8 weeks Creative Writing Follow-On (Wednesdays, from 22nd January) 4 weeks Intermediate Creative Writing (Thursdays, from 23rd January) 6 weeks Writing a Book (Thursdays, from 23rd January) 8 weeks Starting A Novel (Saturdays…
Quick update/alert about new course start dates: Beginner Courses Beginning to Write Fiction (Mondays, from 4th November) Introduction to Creative Writing (Wednesdays, from 6th November) Introduction to Creative Writing (Tuesdays, from 12th November) Continuation/Kickstart Courses Creative Writing Follow-On (Mondays, from 4th November) One Day Workshops and Seminars Creativity Workshop (Saturday, 9th November) Experimental Fiction (Saturday…
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…
