WAVE25

The Gospel Tour + WAVE25 Writing Experience
By MKCW & Atlantic Papers

The Gospel Tour + WAVE25 Writing Experience

By MKCW & Atlantic Papers

Dublin, Ireland | 4–7 September 2025

🏛️ Venues: Artane Beaumont Family Centre & The Spencer Hotel, Dublin Docklands

Overview

A carefully curated boutique retreat designed for writers ready to deepen their craft while drawing creative energy from Irish literary culture. With live author launches, industry seminars, and practical writing modules, this small-group experience blends professional development, cultural immersion, and writerly connection.

🗓️ Schedule
SUBJECT TO MINOR AMENDMENTS

Thursday 4 September – Arrival & Welcome

Check-in at The Spencer Hotel (from 3pm)
🗺️ Optional literary walk around the Docklands – a quiet chance to reflect and gather inspiration
Evening at leisure (Dinner not included)

Friday 5 September – Literature & Launch Day

Venue: The Spencer Hotel, Dublin
Irish Literature on Film – Storytelling lessons for the screenwriter within
A Literary Tour of Ireland – Discovering Ireland through the writer’s eye
An Introduction to James Joyce – Techniques for structure and experimentation
Film & TV Industry Insights – Adapting your work and navigating the market
Official Launch: The Gospel of Irish Music
Seminar: Irish–US Cultural Ties in Writing & Publishing
🎙️ TV-style Interview, Author Q&A, Live Reading
Wine & Cheese Reception
🍽️ The Author’s Dinner – Private table d’hôte for 10 writer-guests (limited capacity)

Saturday 6 September – Fairy Tale & New Writing

Venue: Artane Beaumont Family Resource Centre (Return Transfer Included)
‍Intro to Hannah Lynch – Reclaiming a visionary Irish author
✍️ Elective Writing Modules – Practical craft sessions for prose development
Launch of The Ocean 2024/25 Catalogue – New writing from WAVE25 contributors
Off-site Launch: 2:30pm – Granny Bridget’s Fairy Tales
Seminar: The Fairy Tale in Contemporary Writing
Live Interview, Reading, Signing
🖋️ Workshop: Creating Powerful Scenes – Elevate your narrative through character and action
Evening at leisure

Sunday 7 September – Literary Brunch & Farewell

Venue: The Spencer Hotel
Sunday Wave Series: Literary Brunch – Participant readings, feedback, and informal wrap-up
🛍️ Afternoon at leisure – Solo writing time, Dublin browsing, or conversation
Evening departure or optional final night extension (TBC)

🎟️ What’s Included

Item	Included
Accommodation	3 Nights (Thu–Sun) B&B at The Spencer Hotel
🍽️ Meals	2 light lunches, 1 private dinner (Fri), Sunday brunch, daily breakfast
Festival Access	Full access to WAVE25 Festival: all seminars & launches
Launch Events	The Gospel of Irish Music & Granny Bridget’s Fairy Tales
Hospitality	Tea, coffee, snacks (Fri); wine reception (Fri evening)
Coordination	Full itinerary planning, concierge & local support

📦 Package Rates (3-Night Stay)

Full Gospel Tour/WAVE25 Package:
€1689.99 per person (Single or Double Occupancy — 1PAX to WAVE25)Book Full Package

Additional Guest Options:

€789.99 – Single: B&B Friday + full access x1
€1189.99 – Double: B&B Friday + full access x2

Book Guest Option

🎟️ WAVE25/GOSPEL TOUR Festival Only (No Hotel):

WAVE25/ GOSPEL TOUR: Includes all sessions, launches, meals, and hospitality – €429.99
Includes 2 guest passes per author launch
WAVE25 FRIDAY: Includes all sessions & meals Friday – €289.99
WAVE25 SATURDAY Includes all sessions & meals Friday – €289.99

Book Festival Only