Writers’ Café atop a Hill - COST €10 (Plus Eventbrite fee €1.70)

Thu 18th Sep 10:00am - 1:00pm (IST)

Kick off our literary festival with a motivational three hours of reading or writing in the beautiful haven of the Writers’ Café, looking out on inspirational views. No writing experience is needed... just bring a pen & paper or laptop and write your heart out, or a good book to relax and read. We will stop for a break and refreshments at 11.20am. There are beautiful forest and hill walks behind the centre before or after if you wish.

Writing For Wellbeing with Carolann Copland - COST €30 (Plus Eventbrite fee €3.15)

Sat 20th Sep 12:15pm - 2:00pm (IST)

“Writing is not life, but I think that sometimes it can be a way back to life." Stephen King

 

This workshop is for those who would like to explore how writing might help them to reduce stress and focus more. It is also beneficial to those who are suffering from chronic pain/illness or disability, suffering from short-term or ongoing mental health problems.

After nine years of dealing with spinal operations and recovery, during which my mental health also took a battering, I know that writing has been a huge part of my healing.

Our ability to tell stories is integral to our survival. Humans are all naturally gifted story tellers, and writing has intellectual, physiological, and emotional benefits. Writing down responses to experiences helps us to reflect, and therefore process, our thoughts.

There is no need to share your writing with others as this can be a very personal experience.

Participants need no previous creative writing experience or ability to write well. All that is needed is a pen and paper, and a willingness to enhance your own wellbeing.