Writing for children and young adults

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Title: ‘ Writing for Children and Young Adults’

Date:    Saturday 7th March 2026 

Time: 10am - 4pm

Workshop level: Suitable for all levels

Workshop Summary: Learn about writing for Children from Irish Times Best Selling and Irish Book Award nominated author Caroline Busher. 

This workshop will focus on writing a best-selling book for children.

You will receive practical advice on getting your manuscript ready for submission to agents and publishers. 

This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to make their book stand out from the crowd.  

Biography: 

Caroline Busher is an Irish Times Best Selling and Book Award shortlisted author. She has an MA in Creative Writing from UCD. 

Her books include "The Ghosts of Magnificent Children", "The Girl Who Ate the Stars", The Legend of Valentine Sorrow", "The Spectacular Library of Magical Things" and “The Boy Who Slipped Through Time”.

Caroline is a Heritage Expert with the Heritage Council of Ireland and is on the Poetry Ireland Writers in School Scheme. 

She was the Reader in Residence with Wexford Library Services and is Writer in Residence with Carlow Arts Department and Library Services. 

Caroline is completing an MA in Irish Mythology and Folklore in UCC and is a book reviewer on Ireland AM. 

Eight participants (max) accepted. 

You can book your place by clicking on the link below.

Workshop fee €120 including lunch and refreshments.