
SPRINGBOUND27
By MKCW
19-21 March 2027, The Spencer Hotel, Dublin
Attend items as desired – feel free to get some writing done over the weekend too!
If there is something not here you would like us to include please do get in touch.
ITEMS/SPEAKERS SUBJECT TO MINOR AMENDMENTS
| When | Where | What | Who | How |
| Friday 19th March 2027 18:00–20:00 | The Spencer Hotel | 1-1 Fireside Chat | With Dr Martin Keaveney | Expert Writing Discussion with Director of Studies, at MKCW MKCW Senior Lecturers & Associates. All delegates pre-booked. Send sample in advance. |
| Friday 19th March 2027 18:00–20:00The Spencer Hotel | The Spencer Hotel | Poetry Clinic | With Dr Lauren McLean (Online) – via iZoom | 30 minutes 1-1 session on your poetry and progress. Send 5 poems in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Friday 19th March 2027 18:00–20:00The Spencer Hotel | The Spencer Hotel | Short Story Clinic | With Dr Luke Malone – via in-person/ zoom | 30 minutes 1-1 session on writing craft aspects and progress. Send topic you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Friday19th March 2027 18:00–20:00Cork International Hotel | The Spencer Hotel | Writing for Children Clinic | With Dr Martin Keaveney – via in-person | 30 minutes 1-1 session on writing for children . Send sample you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Friday19th March 2027 18:00–20:00Cork International Hotel | The Spencer Hotel | Novel Clinic | Expert Writing Discussion with Dr Martin Keaveney – via in-person | 30 minutes 1-1 session on short stories. Send sample you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 2027 09:15 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Classic Forms – Realist Writing | Dr Luke Malone/– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 202710:15 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Classic Forms – Nonfiction | Dr Luke Malone/ via in-person | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 202711:15 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Tea/Coffee, Gourmet Cookies | Service | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 202712.00 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | International Book Launch Event | Dr Martin Keaveney | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 2027 2026 | Zoom/Phone | Publishing Clinic | Betimes Books via Zoom/Phone | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 2027 12:30 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Writing Exercises | Liz McBride MA / Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 20271:30 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Gourmet Lunch | Service | All delegates pre-booked |
| Saturday 20th March 2027 12:30–14:30 | Zoom | Nonfiction Clinic | Liz McBride / Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if required |
| Saturday 20th March 202712:30–14:30 | Zoom | Theatre Clinic | Dougal Thomson / Associate via Zoom | Reserve spot if requiredb |
| Saturday 20th March 202712:30–14:30 | Zoom | Screenwriting Corner Clinic | Stephen McAteer via Zoom – | Reserve spot if required |
| Saturday 20th March 20272.00-2.45 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Writing for Children | Kieran Crowley / Associate | |
| Saturday 20th March 202714:30–15:30 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Contemporary Publishing Clinic | TBA– via in-person/ Zoom | Reserve spot if required |
| Saturday 20th March 2027 14:30 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Classic Forms – TBA | Dr Luke Malone– via in-person | |
| Saturday 20th March 2027 15.30 | Zoom | Children’s Writing Seminar | Kieran Crowley / Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
| Saturday 20th March 202716:30 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Creative Workshop | Dr Luke Malone / Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Saturday 20th March 202717:30 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Atlantic Papers Presentation | Publishing Executive– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Saturday 20th March 20271800 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Keynote | Guest (TBA)– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Saturday 05 Sep 20261930 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | The Writers’ Dinner | Fusion Restaurant | Pre-booked for all delegates – please cancel if not attending. |
| Sunday 21st March 202710:00–12:00 | Club Lounge, The Spencer Hotel | Radio Clinic | Dr Sean McLeod / Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if required |
| Sunday 21st March 2027 11:00–1:00 | Lobby Area, The Spencer Hotel | Pancakes & Coffee Workshop | Dr Sean McLeod/ Associate– via in-person | All delegates pre-booked. |
| Sunday 21st March 2027 10:00–12:00 | Zoom | Other Forms Clinic | Dr Sean McLeod/ Associate– via in-person | Reserve spot if requiredbefore Aug 1st |
All Items/ Speakers subject to minor amendments.
Several bespoke book launch slots to be added to this itinerary.
Please advise of any dietary restrictions.
Resident check in with name on Friday afternoon.
Reserve clinic spot via email by sending your sample.
Questions call the Event Convenor at 0876007100.
SPRINGBOUND27
- All Seminars
- All Clinics
- All Lunches
- All Refreshments
- 1 Evening Meal + all drinks
- Cordial beverage at Keynote Speaker Event
Registration: €389.99 Book here
Spaces Limited
ACCOMMODATION SUPPLEMENT OPTION
- FRIDAY 19th March 2027 B&B SINGLE Bed & Breakfast
- SATURDAY 20th March 2027 B&B SINGLE Bed & Breakfast
- Wonderful times ahead
GALA: (All Event & All Accommodation) 889.99 Confirm
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