TIGH LITRÍOCHTA
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Welcome to the Munster Literature Centre Founded in 1993, the Munster Literature Centre (Tigh Litríochta) is a non-profit arts organisation dedicated to the promotion and celebration of literature, especially that of Munster. To this end, we organise festivals, workshops, readings and competitions. Our publishing section, Southword Editions, publishes a biannual journal, poetry collections and short stories. We actively seek to support new and emerging writers and are assisted in our efforts through funding from Cork City Council, Cork County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland. Originally located in Sullivan's Quay, the centre moved to its current premises in the Frank O'Connor House (the author's birthplace) at 84 Douglas Street, in 2003. In 2000, the Munster Literature Centre organised the first Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival, an event dedicated to the celebration of the short story and named for one of Cork's most beloved authors. The festival showcases readings, literary forums and workshops. Following continued growth and additional funding, the Cork City - Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award was introduced in 2005, coinciding with Cork's designation as that year's European Capital of Culture. The award is now recognised as the single biggest prize for a short story collection in the world and is presented at the end of the festival. In 2002, the Munster Literature Centre introduced the Seán Ó Faoláin Short Story Prize, an annual short story competition dedicated to one of Ireland's most accomplished story writers and theorists. This too is presented during the FOC festival. The centre also hosts the Cork Spring Literary Festival each year. Workshops are held by featured authors in both autumn and spring, allowing the general public to receive creative guidance in an intimate setting for a minimal fee. In addition, the centre sponsors a Writer in Residence each year. We invite you to browse our website for further information regarding our events, Munster literature, and other literary information. Should you have any queries, we would be happy to hear from you.
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WRITING WORKSHOPS 2010
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Poetry with James Harpur Banish those wintry thoughts and put an extra spring in your mental step with a series of six poetry workshops that will get your creative sap flowing. Each of the sessions will be loosely divided into two parts: the first will involve a general discussion about a specific poetic theme. The second part will concentrate on participants’ work, which will be appraised by James and the other members of the group.
The course is suitable for all devotees of poetry—for those who just enjoy reading poetry or those who are engaged in writing it, whether published poets or beginners. On Good Form The theme for this series of workshops is form—the shape or mould into which poets pour their poetic content. Most poets at some point on their journeys have a go at writing a haiku or perhaps a sonnet, or maybe couplets, a villanelle or a ballad. But how many writers really consider what the best form is for their poems? What is it about a haiku that makes it a haiku—the syllable count or nature as a subject matter or neither or both? Why choose to write a sonnet, and is it simply a case of stopping after 14 lines? When would you write a ballad —is it suitable for ‘serious’ narratives? Participation Details --Intimate class size (ten maximum) individual attention guaranteed from a much published prize-winning author.
Download the poetry brochure. Email administrator to register or ring 021 431 2955.
Fiction with Vincent McDonnell If you have a desire to write that short story or novel, this workshop is for you. The workshop will cover many of the techniques necessary to write effective fiction and will also infuse you with enthusiasm and inspiration, both of which are necessary for any writer. At the end of the six weeks the participants should have a firm grasp of what is required to write publishable fiction. During the workshops, the participants will have the opportunity to present some of their work and have it critiqued. There will also be information on literary competitions, approaching publishers and agents, and on other opportunities for writers to have their work published. Workshop Overview Week One: Brief overview of workshops and a discussion on finding ideas for writing fiction. Participation Details --Intimate class size (ten maximum) individual attention guaranteed from a much published prize-winning author. Download the fiction brochure. Email administrator to register or ring 021 431 2955.
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Spring 2010 Workshops
Workshops in poetry and fiction will be starting mid-March at greatly reduced fees. The leaders include published poet and fiction writers. Banish those wintry thoughts and get writing for inspiration! Click on the poster for more information.
Read Southword Journal Online
Supplement 17A coming soon!
Spring Literary Festival
17 February - 20 February
Best Irish Poetry in English 2010
Visit our bookstore here.
Poetry International.org
The Munster Literature Centre produces the Irish section of this prestigious poetry site. Current featured poets are Martina Evans and Pat Boran. For further information, please visit the site at www.poetryinternational.org.
Festivals
The Munster Literature Centre hosts two annual festivals. The larger Cork City - Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival takes place each September, while the Cork Spring Literary Festival, with varying themes, is presented each spring. Further information is available on our drop down menus.
Munster Literature Centre
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©2009 The Munster Literature Centre |
Frank O'Connor House, 84 Douglas Street, Cork, Ireland. Tel. (353) 021 4312955, Email: munsterlit(AT)eircom(DOT)net |
Irish Registered Charity No.12374 |
