Creative Writing Courses
Our writing course is tutored by Creative Writing graduate and published writer Robert Hopkins. We currently have courses for beginners and improvers
Creative Writing 1
Day/Time: Monday 7:30-8:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Robert Hopkins
Fee: €100
Format: In person
This ten week course is an introduction to the art of the short story and personal essay. Students will be familiarized with some of the finest examples from these short-form genres and learn the essential techniques and methods involved. The reading and production requirements for this class are light. Optional exercises are provided each week. Any work submitted will receive feedback and encouragement. The focus of this class is on understanding the basics of composition in fiction and non-fiction, what constitutes good style, and the fundamentals involved in editing one’s own work.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Robert Hopkins
Fee: €100
Format: In person
This ten week course is an introduction to the art of the short story and personal essay. Students will be familiarized with some of the finest examples from these short-form genres and learn the essential techniques and methods involved. The reading and production requirements for this class are light. Optional exercises are provided each week. Any work submitted will receive feedback and encouragement. The focus of this class is on understanding the basics of composition in fiction and non-fiction, what constitutes good style, and the fundamentals involved in editing one’s own work.
Creative Writing 2
Day/Time: Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Robert Hopkins
Fee: €100
Format: In person
This ten-week course is an extension of the syllabus and foci of Creative Writing 1. Subjects previously touched upon are considered in depth and the core elements of fiction writing are examined through the lens of different genres. The work requirements for this class are moderate. Each class, apart from the first, will necessitate approximately two hours of reading. Over the ten-week period, students will be expected to submit two finished essays or stories which will be workshopped in class. Completion of Creative Writing 1 is usually a requisite for this course and graduates of that syllabus will receive preference in terms of placements.
Duration: 10 weeks
Tutor: Robert Hopkins
Fee: €100
Format: In person
This ten-week course is an extension of the syllabus and foci of Creative Writing 1. Subjects previously touched upon are considered in depth and the core elements of fiction writing are examined through the lens of different genres. The work requirements for this class are moderate. Each class, apart from the first, will necessitate approximately two hours of reading. Over the ten-week period, students will be expected to submit two finished essays or stories which will be workshopped in class. Completion of Creative Writing 1 is usually a requisite for this course and graduates of that syllabus will receive preference in terms of placements.
About the Tutor
These courses are tutored by Rober Hopkins who graduated from Trinity College Dublin with an undergraduate degree in English Literature and History and and MPhil in Creative Writing. He has had short fiction published in The Stinging Fly and The Irish Times, and has been short-listed and long-listed for various writing awards. He has previously worked as creative writing facilitator for someblindalleys.com. Robert is passionate about adult education, and after spending two decades in manual work he accessed college under the Back to Education scheme. He has a genuine interest in helping mature students reach their creative potential.
Enrolment Details
You can enrol online or at the main school reception during office hours. Any queries in relation to classes, please do not hesitate to call us on 086 790 2260 or email adulted@tiernans.ie.
