Stories for the Ear - submissions & workshops


I'm delighted to be facilitating some workshops in relation to this project by Kildare Arts Service....
Kildare County Council Arts Service invites writers (aged 12 +) living in or from County Kildare, to submit a short story to be included in the CD ‘Stories for the Ear. Volume 4’.
10 stories will be selected. Five from writers aged 12-21 and five from writers 21+.

'To assist writers, Niamh Boyce, author of ‘The Herbalist’ will be delivering workshops throughout the Library Network to offer support and advice on writing a story to be heard out loud. 

During the workshop you will cover
  • The differences between writing for the reader and writing for the listener.
  • Beginnings to hook the listener.
  • Writing convincing characters.
  • Pacing, tone and voice.
  • Cutting the flab from your story

Dates and Times
  • Newbridge: Sat - April 5th - 2.30pm
  • Leixlip: Sat - April 12th - 3pm
  • Celbridge: Sat - April 26th - 3pm
  • Kildare Town: Sat - May 10th - 2.30pm
  • Naas: Sat - May 17th - 2.30pm
  • Maynooth Sat - May 24th - 3pm
Volume 1 - 3 can be accessed by clicking HERE. To guarantee your place please contact the relevant Library branch. Contact details for all Libraries are available HERE

Successful writers will:
  • Have their story professionally recorded in the Platform4 Audio and Digital Media Studio
  • Receive a once off payment of €120 for having their story included.
  • Have their work showcased on the Kildare Arts Service Website and Kildare Arts Service’s Youtube channel
How to apply:
Please email (preferred) or post a copy of your short story to Eoghan Doyle in the Arts Service at the address below, along with a biography and picture of yourself, and your contact information.

Closing date for applications is Friday 12th September 2014.

Comments

Old Kitty said…
What a fantastic opportunity and for all ages too! Good luck to all entering!

Take care
x

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