Words Allowed with Dave Lordan

Back by popular demand, Dave Lordan’s legendary Words Allowed workshop for teenage writers returns to the festival in 2017 for the 7th year in a row. Designed to build the creative confidence and expressive ability of teenagers with an interest in writing, it combines a high-energy workshop approach with talks and Q&A sessions.

In an atmosphere of group support and encouragement for individual creativity, each participant will be facilitated to pursue their own writing interests and to generate new work. The week will be rounded off with a special showcase reading of the participants’ work.

Topics covered:

-Discussions on being a writer in the contemporary world where multimedia technologies and performance writing are assuming more importance alongside traditional book publishing.

-Exploring traditional forms like poem, story, & song

-Essentials in YouTube and online video production

About Dave

Dave Lordan is a multi-genre writer, performer, editor, and pathbreaking multimedia educator with four acclaimed books & twenty years experience in creativity education & cultural programme design. Check out his colourful new website at davelordan.com or follow Dave Lordan on YouTube or Facebook.

As well as West Cork Literary Festival, Dave has provided workshops for RTÉ, the Irish Film Institute, Dublin City Libraries, Ledbury Poetry Festival, Courthouse Arts Centre, The Irish Countrywomen’s Association, Youthreach, Youthspeaks, Children’s Books Ireland and numerous other schools, institutions and festivals. He teaches creative writing at the Irish Writers Centre and the Big Smoke Writing Factory and he lectures on the MA in Poetry Studies at the Mater Dei Institute and at The American College Dublin.

Booking

This is Ireland’s leading workshop for teenage writers and demand is always high so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link abouve to secure your place.