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SOMEWHERE out there could be the next Roddy Doyle or Enda O’Brien and, if you think you have even a spark of that kind of genius, then the Killaloe writers workshop is the place for you.
Just started up again after a sum- mer break and now in a new location at the Family Resource Centre, the free and friendly workshop sessions are open to writers of every experi- ence and none.
On the third Tuesday of each month, the group meets between
Spm and |lOpm to read, exchange views and opinions, offer construc- tive criticism, advice and pool in- formation in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
“People are very welcome to come along and just have a listen and see what’s going on initially but we would hope in the end that every- one would have a go and read their work,” said Mike Durack, one of the founder members of the group since ie
The evenings feature short stories, poetry, works in progress, magazine articles and writings for radio.
“We have people who have been published in magazines or featured on radio and people who are just starting to write but everyone can learn something,’ said Mike.
Numbers in the group vary and there are currently up to eight people attending.
As well as reading and making sug- gestions to improve writing skills, the group shares experiences on the best styles for different disciplines as well as contacts and methods of get- ting published or broadcast.
“We are open to every level of ex- perience and any suggestions made
are made in a friendly way that will encourage people so there’s no need to worry.”
The evenings give fledgling writ- ers a chance to share their work in a sympathetic environment and new- comers to the art blossom under the encouragement and constructive ad- vice given by the more experienced scribes.
Anyone interested in taking part in the workshops should contact Mike at 087 7810577 or Sean O’ Donohue on 061 375384.
Alternatively, just come along on the night.