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ONLINE FULLY INTERACTIVE COURSES
Creative Writing: Introduction — ONLINE
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Join a wonderful online creative writing course enjoyed by hundreds of writers since 2020. The course introduces participants to the craft of creative writing while working in a range of genres . We will share work, exchange feedback and discuss routes to publication. Suitable for those seeking a rewarding pastime or as an introduction to an exciting professional career as a creative writer. Includes post-course editorial. Limited places.
Designed by Dr Martin Keaveney and provided by MK or an Associate: https://martinkeaveney.com/associates/
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-‘Excellent support from tutor’
-‘Enormously helpful and generous writer’s workshop’
-‘[Martin] takes a genuine interest in his students’
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with MK/ Associate
(Limited places – Early booking advised )
Creative Writing Course Benefits with Martin Keaveney Creative Writing
-Weekly feedback from class tutor
-Friendly and constructive workshop with other writers
-Weekly tutorial on a range of contemporary & classical writing forms
-Weekly tutorial on elements of writing craft
-Superb addition to CV
-Eligible for Continuing Professional Development activity
-Completion Certificate Available
-Long-lasting connections and friendships
-Post course Editorial Response to your work
-Nourishing social activity
Bookings close Monday prior to each course.
2026/27 Prospectus:
- Wednesday 15th April 2026
- Wednesday 27th May 2026
- Wednesday 16th September 2026
- Wednesday 4th November 2026
- Wednesday 13th January 2027
- Wednesday 24th February 2027
8pm-10pm via Zoom (full support available)
Please book your place –
x6 weeks Registration: €239.99 Book here
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Creative Writing: SINGLE PROJECT
- MOVE TOWARD PUBLICATION
- GUARANTEED QUALITY INDUSTRY INSIGHTS & PRECISE EDITORIAL
- HIGH VALUE PEER WORKSHOP
- YOU NEED 3 HOURS A WEEK (INCLUDING COURSE)
- VERY HIGH VALUE FOR REGISTRATION
This course is designed for all levels of writer. We provide a weekly tutorial on an aspect of writing craft followed by a lively and useful creative workshop. Writers may develop a current or new project on this course or instead practice a range of shorter pieces. All submitted writing received expert typed feedback.
Writers may have a formed idea to bring to the course which indicates its proposed overall structure and content. Part of the project might be already written but this is not required. Over the course, writers can submit up to 2,000 word sections for discussion at a weekly workshop with other writers. Less is perfectly fine!
Projects can be in any genre or medium including novels, short stories, poetry, sci-fi, horror, crime, relationships, memoir, comedy, plays, films, TV shows, nonfiction, historical fiction, fantasy and radio plays amongst others.
Alumni of other MKCW courses very welcome as well as writers of some experience.
Includes some discussion of the writing craft, weekly workshop and post-course editorial response to a submission sample of 5,000 words, synopsis and formal query letter to publishers/agents/production companies. Writers receive 6 specialised craft videos plus high level support readings. Limited Places.
All times GMT
Bookings close Monday prior to each course
2026/27 Prospectus:
- Wednesday 15th April 2026
- Wednesday 27th May 2026
- Wednesday 16th September 2026
- Wednesday 4th November 2026
- Wednesday 13th January 2027
- Wednesday 24th February 2027
8ppm-10pm via Zoom (full support available)
Designed by Dr Martin Keaveney & delivered by Martin / Associate
x6 weeks Registration: €239.99/ Book here Limited Places
‘Beyond Excellent’ – D Meehan, Letterkenny
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LIVE VIDEO TEACHING ON ALL COURSES!
Do you have a book in progress, or in conceptual? We have expert 1-1 Mentorships available. All genres accepted. Flexible slots.
All Courses Presented by Martin or Associate Lecturer. MEET OUR ASSOCIATES HERE
1-1 MENTORSHIP
1-1 MENTORSHIP
- MOVE FASTER TO PUBLICATION OR COMPLETION
- GUARANTEED PRECISE & PLEASANT EXPERT MENTORSHIP SUPPORT
- YOU NEED 3 HOURS A WEEK (INCLUDING SESSION)
- VERY HIGH VALUE FOR REGISTRATION
Would you like high-level personalised attention to your writing journey? Meet Martin or Associate each week for a 60 minute 1-1 session via interactive video link or In-Person at a mutually convenient time and discuss your progress, your weekly submission and your options in publishing or producing. Includes weekly written feedback, a final project submission of 5,000 words which will receive full editorial feedback and support with publication.All projects/mediums at any stage.Choose an expert to work with here or MK (limited)
1-1 MENTORING – SUMMARY
- 8×60 minute sessions on Zoom or in your local area
- Submit up to 2,000 words / 200 lines of poetry / 20 pages of drama per week
- Receive Editorial comments on each submission
- Receive Editorial Response on final draft submission
- Specialist critique and development of Overall Project
- Personalised Career mentoring Preparation for Industry Submission
- Strategic selection of publishing resourcesSuper high energy
- Unrivalled flexibility
- Enjoy University level learning management suite — all your work and supplementary reading in one place!
- World class expertise
- Join Today and secure your slot!
1-1 Mentorship
Mentorships Slots:
12 pm, 7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (Subject to availability)
(Choose Slot on Checkout)
Mentorship Cycle Start Dates
- Easter Term 13th April 2026
- Summer Term 8th June 2026
- Autumn Term 31st August 2026
- Winter Term 27th October2026
- New Year Term 11th January 2027
- Spring Term 22nd February 2027
Flexible times. Join now.
Registration: €689.99 Book here
CREATIVE WRITING: A LA CARTE – ONLINE
Tutor: Aoife Holahan M.A. / Associate
Join From: 5-7pm Friday 17th April 2026
Choose from over 50 Writing Modules in this amazingly flexible general course – suitable for all.
- Weekly typed feedback
- Weekly live Zoom workshop
Bookings close Monday prior to each course
2026/27 Prospectus:
- Easter Term 17th April 2026
- Summer Term 12th June 2026
- Autumn Term 4st August 2026
- Winter Term 30th October2026
- New Year Term 15th January 2027
- Spring Term 26th February 2027
x 8 weeks Registration €329.99 Book here
ONE – YEAR COURSES
MKCW now offer tailored one-year solutions with amazing opportunities!
Book a consultation here — CALL 0876007100 – EMAIL info@martinkeaveney.com
2026/27 Intake Dates
- April 1
- September 1
- January 11
IN-PERSON SERVICE
MKCW – IRELAND’S NATIONWIDE PROVIDER OF IN-PERSON CREATIVE WRITING COURSES!
Bookings close Monday prior to each course
2026/27 Prospectus:
- Wednesday 15th April 2026
- Wednesday 27th May 2026
- Wednesday 16th September 2026
- Wednesday 4th November 2026
- Wednesday 13th January 2027
- Wednesday 24th February 2027
Enjoy a creative writing course in your local area!
We now have wonderful In-person options for your writing progress all over Ireland.
Are you part of a group that would enjoy a writing course in your area? Get in touch here for a quick response and course arrangement. Your group will be delighted with the course!
Email: info@martinkeaveney.com / call 0876007100
Choose your area:
Connacht · Leinster · Munster · Ulster (ROI) · Ulster (NI) (Forthcoming)
FULL IRELAND IN-PERSON CATALOGUE — 2026-27
All courses unless marked otherwise:
Bookings close Monday prior to each course
2026/27 Prospectus:
- Wednesday 15th April 2026
- Wednesday 27th May 2026
- Wednesday 16th September 2026
- Wednesday 4th November 2026
- Wednesday 13th January 2027
- Wednesday 24th February 2027
We are delighted to present our new-year catalogue of in-person creative writing courses in your local area. MKCW are the only course provider in Ireland that runs a writing course within an hour’s drive throughout the country. If your area is not yet served, let us know!
Our courses are of the highest quality, developed over years of experience and student feedback. Tutors hold M.A. or Ph.D. qualifications and are fully trained in MKCW’s unique method.
In-person courses are a wonderful way to meet like-minded writers in your local area.
Queries: info@martinkeaveney.com
Creative Writing: IN-PERSON
Join this wonderful general course in Creative Writing — a blend of weekly tutorials on writing craft and enjoyable creative workshops. Read your work, receive expert feedback, and learn how to publish in international magazines or even complete your own novel.
- Modules: Start to Write · The Writing Life · Publishing · Feedback & Support
- Includes refreshments
- Open to all levels — beginners and experienced writers welcome
Bookings close Monday before class at 12 pm
Find Your Nearest Course
Jump to: Connacht · Leinster · Munster · Ulster (ROI) · Ulster (NI)
Connacht
- Galway City ( Knocknacarra Sports Centre) — Book here
- Leitrim: Carrick-on-Shannon — Breffni Family Resource Centre — Book here
- Mayo: Claremorris — The Western Hotel — Book here
- Roscommon: Tulsk — Parish Centre — Book here
- Athlone — Monksland Community Centre — Book here
- Sligo Town — Book here
- Enniscrone — Kilglass Community Centre — Book here
Leinster
- Carlow Town — Carlow Cathedral— Book here
- Dublin City — St Joseph’s Church, Caledon Rd — Book here
- Swords — Book here
- Ballyfermot — Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre (7-9pm) — Book here
- Dublin South — St Joseph’s Glasthule — Book here
- Skerries — Community Centre — Book here
- Kildare: Naas MacAuley Place (7-9pm) — Book here
- Kilkenny City — Bollard’s — Book here
- Laois: Portlaoise — St Peter & Paul’s — Book here
- Longford Town — Temperance Hall — Book here
- Louth: Drogheda (Scholar’s Hotel) · Dundalk Haggardstown & Blackrock Community Centre — Book here
- Meath: Navan (Newgrange Hotel) — Book here
- Offaly: Tullamore — Book here
- Westmeath: Athlone (Monksland CC) · Mullingar (Congress Centre) — Book here
- Wexford: Church of the Annunciation, Clonard Rd Y35 YV0F — Book here
- Wicklow Town — De La Salle Pastoral Centre, Wicklow Book here
Munster
- Ennis — St Flannan’s College — Book here
- Cork City — SMA Wilton — Book here
- Tralee — Shanakill FRC — Book here
- Limerick City — Book here
- Clonmel — Talbot Hotel — Book here
- Nenagh — Parish Centre — Book here
- Waterford City — Book here
Ulster (Republic of Ireland)
- Cavan Town — Book here
- Letterkenny — Raphoe Parish Centre — Book here
- Donegal Town — Methodist Church — Book here
- North Donegal (Carndonagh) — Colgan Hall — Book here
- Monaghan Town — St Joseph’s — Book here
Ulster (Northern Ireland)
Coming soon — register your interest via info@martinkeaveney.com.
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TAKE A REST FROM THE PEN AND READ SOME OF IRELAND’S FINEST WORKS
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Irish Literature: From Macken to Meehan– Remote Course Outline
Please join us for this wonderful literature programme on Zoom. We will journey through over a century of Irish writing, taking particular note of the development of Irish writing though this period of enormous change. With in-depth videos, high levle support readings, excerpts, newspaper pieces and an in-depth discussion each week with an expert turo, this will be a very rewarding, enjoyable and productive program. Ideal for those with a keen interest in literature, ireland and those contemplating a future in academic study. With several written assignments throughout and a final essay project (all optional!) which will receive expert feedback, this course represents a uniquely accessible opportunity to experience a university level module from the comfort of your home. Please do get in touch to ask any questions. Please email info@martinkeaveney.com.
Week 1
Introduction/William Trevor – ‘The Ballroom of Romance’
Week 2
Jennifer Johnston/The Captains and The Kings
Week 3
Walter Macken/Seek the Fair Land
Week 4
Seamus Heaney/ Death of a Naturalist
Week 5
Paula Meehan/ Painting Rain
Week 6
Ryan Dennis/ The Beasts They Turned Away
Week 7
Louise Nealon/ Snowflake
Week 8
Alvy Carragher/ The Men I Keep Under My Bed
Reading list
Trevor, William. The Ballroom of Romance. Paperview, 2005.
Johnston, Jennifer. The Captains and The Kings. Paperview, 2005.
Macken, Walter. Seek the Fair Land. Paperview, 2005.
Heaney, Seamus. Death of a Naturalist. Faber Poetry, 2006.
Meehan, Paula. Painting Rain. Wake Forest, 2009.
Dennis, Ryan. The Beasts They Turned Away. Epoque Press, 2021.
Nealon, Louise. Snowflake. Bonnier, 2021.
Carragher, Alvy. The Men I Keep Under My Bed. Salmon Poetry, 2021.
Please enquire for any assistance sourcing the books.
Designed by Dr Martin Keaveney Presented by Martin / Associate Lecturers.
Starts:
Monday 20th April 2026 8-10pm & for 8 weeks on Zoom.
Note this course does not run on Bank Holidays nor on the first non-Bank Holiday of each month (Ireland).
Registration: €449.99 book here
Irish Literature: From Yeats to McKeon – Remote Course Outline
Please join us for this wonderful literature programme on Zoom. We will journey through over a century of Irish writing, taking particular note of the development of Irish writing though this period of enormous change. With in-depth videos, high level support readings, excerpts, newspaper pieces and an in-depth discussion each week with an expert turo, this will be a very rewarding, enjoyable and productive program. Ideal for those with a keen interest in literature, ireland and those contemplating a future in academic study. With several written assignments throughout and a final essay project (all optional!) which will receive expert feedback, this course represents a uniquely accessible opportunity to experience a university level module from the comfort of your home. Please do get in touch to ask any questions. Please email info@martinkeaveney.com.
Irish Literature – From Yeats to McKeon
COURSE OUTLINE
Irish Literature: From Yeats to McKeon – Remote Course Outline
Thanks for enrolling in the course. I hope you enjoy it and find it very rewarding. Please see the outline below. If you have any further queries relating to the course, please email info@martinkeaveney.com.
Week 1
Introduction/W.B. Yeats
Week 2
Maeve Brennan/The Springs of Affection
Week 3
Molly Keane/ Good Behaviour
Week 4
Patrick Kavanagh/ Collected Poems
Week 5
Colm Toibin/ The Blackwater Lightship
Week 6
Belinda McKeon/ Tender
Week 7
Naoise Dolan/ Exciting Times
Week 8
Contemporary Irish Poetry
Reading list
Yeats, W.B. The Major Works. Oxford University Press, 1997 (Reissue 2008).
Keane, Molly. Good Behaviour (First Published 1983) Papaerview, 2005.
Brennan, Maeve. The Springs of Affection (First Published Posthumuosly 1997) Papaerview, 2005. (Stories)
Kavanagh, Patrick. Collected Poems. Penguin Books, 2005.
Toibin, Colm. The Blackwater Lightship. (First published Picador, 1999). Papaerview, 2005.
McKeon, Belinda. Tender. Picador, 2015.
Dolan, Naoise. Exciting Times. Weidenfield & Nichol, 2020.
Contemporary Poetry TBA.
Monday 14th September 2026 8-10pm & for 8 weeks on Zoom
Note this course does not run on Bank Holidays nor on the first non-Bank Holiday of each month (Ireland).
Registration: €449.99 book here
Irish Literature: From Moore to Enright – Remote Course Outline
Please join us for this wonderful literature programme on Zoom. We will journey through over a century of Irish writing, taking particular note of the development of Irish writing though this period of enormous change. With in-depth videos, high levle support readings, excerpts, newspaper pieces and an in-depth discussion each week with an expert turo, this will be a very rewarding, enjoyable and productive program. Ideal for those with a keen interest in literature, ireland and those contemplating a future in academic study. With several written assignments throughout and a final essay project (all optional!) which will receive expert feedback, this course represents a uniquely accessible opportunity to experience a university level module from the comfort of your home. Please do get in touch to ask any questions. Please email info@martinkeaveney.com.
COURSE OUTLINE
Irish Literature: From Moore to Enright – Remote Course Outline
Thanks for enrolling in the course. I hope you enjoy it and find it very rewarding. Please see the outline below. If you have any further queries relating to the course, please email info@martinkeaveney.com.
Week 1
Introduction/George Moore
Week 2
James Joyce
Week 3
John McGahern
Week 4
Pat McCabe
Week 5
Claire Keegan
Week 6
Eimear McBride
Week 7
Mary Costello
Week 8
Anne Enright
Reading list
Moore, George . The Untilled Field (1903). Colin Smythe, 2000.
Joyce, James. Dubliners (1914). The O’Brien Press, 2012.
McGahern, John. Amongst Women (1990). Faber, 2008
McCabe, Pat, The Butcher Boy (1992) Picador, 1992.
Keegan, Claire. Foster (2010). Faber, 2010.
McBride, Eimear. A Girl Is A Half-formed Thing. (2013). Galley Beggar Press, 2013.
Costello, Mary. Academy Street. (2014). Canongate, 2015.
Enright, Anne. The Green Road. Jonathan Cape, 2015.
Monday 11th January 2027 8-10pm & for 8 weeks on Zoom
Note this course does not run on Bank Holidays nor on the first non-Bank Holiday of each month (Ireland).
Registration: €449.99 book here
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