HEARTLANDS WRITERS
with JANE CLARKE, BRIAN LEYDEN and MICHAEL O’ DEA
A celebration of writers from the Hidden Heartlands with an
afternoon of masterclass workshops followed by an evening’s miscellany of words
and music in Roscommon Arts Centre.
2pm: Registration
2.15pm – 3pm: Readings and Workshop Introductions.
3.15pm – 5pm: Workshops
The Arts of Metaphor:
Acclaimed poet Jane Clarke will look at the role of metaphor in creative
writing. Participants are invited to come with a favourite poem or a few lines
of prose where they find the metaphor/s exciting, intriguing or moving.
Write On: Author
Brian Leyden will bring his expertise to guide and encourage participants to
write with a fresh eye, a clearer sense of personal style, and a new
confidence.
Sculpting a Poem from
the Rough Block: Michael O’Dea, poet and teacher of creative writing, will
facilitate writers in the fining of their work and follows the complete process
of a writing a poem.
7pm – 8.30pm: Literary Miscellany. Enjoy a series of readings from Jane, Brian
and Michael interspersed with musical interludes.
SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER | €15 Workshops | €15 Literary
Miscellany | €25 Workshops & Literary Miscellany
