Creative Writing Classes and Workshops: Virtual, In Person and International
Creative writing classes for beginners or intermediate writers. For adults or teens and high-school students crafting their college essays.
Memoir, Personal Essay, Scene Writing: Workshops in greater Boston and New England; Virtual Classes in U.S., Europe, Ireland, Canada.
I have been leading creative writing workshops and classes with adults and teens for over 17 years.
As well as a degree in teaching, a master's in English and extensive experience in writing, editing and publishing, I have an inborn capacity to listen, inquire and empathize.
See my author bio or scroll down for past venues.
“Áine is a talented and experienced instructor who gave honest and meaningful information. I left with new-found knowledge as well as inspiration ... This workshop was money and time very well-spent!”
See the topic and venue lists below. Or contact me and we can design a topic for your group.
“... She holds your attention, makes you laugh, and says a lot of very true things that make you think, and keep thinking ... the overall impression is of kindness, hilarity, and respect.”
“You really seemed to connect with all of us in the audience, and you said so many things that made sense to me as a writer.”
“I do appreciate a really good workshop leader, and you are among the very best ”
Creative and Expressive Writing Workshop Topics
Writing for Wellness and Self-Care - For healthcare clinicians and non-healthcare professionals.
Writing Your Personal Essays - For all narrative writers, including beginners.
Darling You’re Making a Scene - Whether you’re writing a personal essay or a fictional story, live-action scenes are the building blocks of your narrative. Learn what makes a scene come alive and really ‘work’ within that story.
Start Your New Year Off “Write:” After the holiday season, it can be hard to get back into or start a writing practice. This workshop can jumpstart your writing and help you to sustain your new year resolution to write more.
The Artist as Advocate: How Writers Can Advocate for a Better World - How we can use our storytelling skills to advocate for social justice and a kinder world.
Nonfiction for Newbies - An introduction to writing personal essays, micro essays and other nonfiction writing (that isn't reportage or journalism). For those who are beginning writers or switching genres.
A Clean, Smooth Finish - Learn how to make those final edits to fine-tune your work to catch an editor's eye
Words after Work - For those who work a busy day job. Use creative writing as a way of re-discovering your creativity and expressive self.
Writing Workshop Fees
The fees vary and are always affordable. Also, I have a background and training in grant writing and can help your nonprofit to fund a wellness writing workshop or workplace wellness writing series. In certain cases, I also offer partial student scholarships.