Creative Writing, 6 Tue eve's 7-9pm, Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3

🖊 Unlock Your Creativity – 6-Week Tuesday Evening Creative Writing Course

✨ Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel, crafting short stories, or finally putting pen to paper on that idea that’s been lingering in your mind? Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced writer looking for fresh inspiration, this course is for you.

Over six relaxed Tuesday evenings, join Nicola Kearns—International Bestselling Author and Creative Writing Coach—as she guides you through the wonderful world of creative writing. Nicola’s workshops are about freedom, imagination, and finding your voice—no pressure, no judgment, just the joy of writing.

🎉 This course is perfect if you want to:

• Start (or finish!) your novel
• Explore short story writing for magazines
• Try a new form—poetry, memoir, or even a play
• Overcome writer’s block and feel inspired again
• Write simply for the joy of it ✍️

💡 What to expect:Creative writing is about more than words—it’s about expression. Some nights you might leave with a single powerful sentence, other nights with pages of new ideas. Both are perfect. Nicola will guide you through simple, manageable stages that make writing feel exciting and achievable.

Types of creative writing include:

• Fiction (novels, novellas, short stories)
• Poetry
• Memoirs & personal essays
• Scripts & plays
• Even speeches and songs

And don’t worry—spelling and grammar don’t matter here. What matters is imagination, inspiration, and giving yourself permission to write.

👩‍🏫 Meet Your Tutor – Nicola KearnsNicola is the author of The Malta Saga trilogy, each of which reached #1 on Amazon, and her latest novel Under an Irish Sky. She has been published in anthologies and magazines worldwide, and is a sought-after speaker on radio, podcasts, and at literary events. She has trained, mentored, and supported many other bestselling authors—and now she’s here to help you.

🗓 Course Details:

• When: Wednesday evenings (6 sessions)
• Where: The Junction, Ballinmaore
• Who it’s for: Beginners, hobby writers, or experienced authors seeking new inspiration
• Outcome: A notebook full of ideas, the beginnings of your own story, and the tools to keep going

👉 Spaces are limited! Reserve your place today and begin the chapter you’ve always wanted to write

Below is a review of Nicola's coaching skills from Leitrim writer Seamus O'Rourke, and reviews from some of Leitrim School of Art's past students

Some reviews and comments from students that have attended Nicola's Creative Writing Workshops here at LSA

" I absolutely loved doing the course and you're style of tutoring was so encouraging and genuine. You yourself created such a sense of ease and fun in the class, which helped everyone feel safe and shine."

"I am absolutely overwhelmed by your generosity regarding my writing. Thank you. I enjoyed your coaching so much, and have learned so much in 5 short weeks. I feel I've got the writing bug now, and have been writing every day. I am so glad our paths crossed, and I do hope I get to work with you again, in the near future. Thank you again. With warm regards always"

"It has been fantastic. I have done other creative writing courses but now I finally have an idea of where I can go with what has been on my mind for years and how to do it. Thank you Nicola."

" I feel like you opened me up to the belief that I can write. I am so blessed to have found your course, the way you teach is just made for the people who have lost faith in themselves and need a hand to guide them back. I don't know how to thank you enough. All I can say is I hope I make you proud because you have put me back on the pathxxxx."

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