Geraldine is a facilitator with the Irish Writers Centre

May 13th 2026 for 6 Weeks

This course navigates both fiction and non-fiction, covering the various stages of the editing process. It will give participants the tools and guidance to spot what kind of edits are needed and how to grow their editing eye. It will ensure that the next time participants look at their manuscript, they will feel confident in their editing skills and goals.

Participants will be given suggested reading material and exercises in class to develop their editing eye. While this course does not include analysing or editing participants writing during sessions, it is suggested that course participants have a first draft project in mind to utilise the guidance offered throughout the six weeks.

Currently No Dates Available 

Thinking about writing a nonfiction book but found yourself caught up in the overwhelming enormity of it all? Or are you ready and poised but stuck in those initial stages of developing your book concept and outlining its structure? Maybe you have no clue where to start at all, but you cannot stop thinking about this book idea. You may have translatable expertise in your field or want to explore a topic of special interest but don’t know how to get your ideas from your head to the paper. This course will guide you out of the overwhelm so you can pinpoint your ideas and get stuck into writing. 

Currently No Dates Available

Delivered through Zoom in a small group setting

Join Journalist and Author Geraldine Walsh for a two hour session about how to get started as a freelance journalist, understanding the industry, and building a career as a writer.  

 Geraldine will bring you through 

• the importance of understanding the industry 
• understanding the process of freelancing and journalism
• understanding your idea of success and recognising when to pivot (and how)
• finding ideas, how to pitch, and exploring opportunities
• writing for a living

€25 - Places are limited. Booking is essential. 

Currently No Dates Available

 Delivered through Zoom in a small group setting

Join Journalist and Author Geraldine Walsh for a four-day intensive non-fiction course aimed at helping you get organised on paper and in your head! 

Geraldine will bring you through 

• understanding the publishing industry in all its forms
• understanding your why and your idea of success
• creating an author roadmap to keep you focused
• finding ideas for essays, books, and other creative content 
• balancing a creative author mindset and protecting yourself from writers block, burnout, and writers anxiety 

 €125 - Places are limited. Booking is essential.