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Strandhill
Summerfest is a weekend of
inspiration, encouragement, guidance and liberation for writers and
would-be-writers at every stage in their journey to self-expression. The 2013
Summerfest will be held on the weekend of July 26th – 28th.
The Summerfest is held annually in
Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Workshops are led by a team of inspirational facilitators:
poets, Ted & Annie Deppe, novelist and documentary maker, Joe Kearney, and
multi-genre writer, Órfhlaith Ní Chonaill. The weekend also includes a forum on
Truth or Fiction: Self-revelation through writing. On Saturday, there will be a social evening
with dinner and an open mic for participating writers.
· Take time out for you and your
writing
· Discover the genius within you
· Write with inspirational facilitators
· Work in a safe, supportive
environment
· Find your unique writing voice
· Share and celebrate your writing with
others
· Write in any genre: poetry, fiction,
memoir
· Enjoy a beautiful seaside location
· Avail of the weekend at an affordable
price
· Get feedback on your writing
· Participate in small workshops in a
private house
· Relax in a lovely garden with patio,
pond and labyrinth
· Overcome writers’ blocks
· Use your own voice with confidence
This year,
the Summerfest is celebrating its 10th anniversary. It began life as Caomhain and the Flowering Oak, a
festival of creative writing which was originally held in St. Angela's College,
Sligo. In 2006, it moved to Strandhill and changed its name. The weekend has
been thriving since, attracting a great mix of writers and continuing to
inspire wonderful writing in a safe, relaxed and easy-going atmosphere.
The cost of the weekend is €125 and includes snacks, light lunch on Saturday and Dinner on Saturday
evening.
For further details you can visit: http://www.writersinksligo.com/summerfest2013.html, contact: writersinksligo@gmail.com, or
phone: 0872799108.
