Creative times ahead in Waterford libraries
A number of creative writing courses are coming up in Waterford.
Waterford Libraries will be delivering a series of creative writing courses over the coming weeks specifically aimed at adults.
A spokesperson said Waterford Libraries will be working in partnership with the Munster Literature Centre - and with funding from Creative Waterford, Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge and the Irish Writers Centre - to provide the series of creative writing courses, which will be free of charge.
However, those interested in participating should note places must be booked in advance.
The programme runs from July to October 2026 and will give participants an opportunity to attend courses in both Irish and English, with experienced, well-established writers in their fields.
The workshops will either be online or take place in library locations.
"Courses are free of charge and open to people over 18 years resident in the city or county of Waterford," said Waterford Libraries in an online notice.
To find out more about the courses view the 'Writers at Waterford Libraries Writing Courses 2026' brochure online
A Fundamentals of Fiction course, with William Ryan, will take place on July 14, 21, 28 and on August 4.
This course will provide the nuts and bolts of prose fiction, along with individual feedback.
"There will be takeaway exercises to apply to your own writing outside of the group and also weekly writing deadlines in place," noted a spokesperson for Waterford Libraries.
The course, which will be aimed beginners and emerging writers, will take place online and will be held from 6pm to 8.30pm each day.
A one-day crime novel course, 'How To Plan A Murder', also with William Ryan, will take place on August 1.
A one-day crime novel workshop, it will be aimed at writers who have either completed their novel or are working on a first draft, as well as beginners who hope to turn a promising idea into something more.
The online course will focus on plot, central and subsidiary characters, setting, research flow and opening chapters.
The closing date for applying to the course is July 18 and to apply online go to https://waterford.submit.com/show/401
