Write Club: The Community for Teen Writers

[The first rule of Write Club is do not talk about Write Club, but this rule really makes it hard to tell people what we’re up to so we’ve had it temporarily lifted to allow us to share the following – ]

What is Write Club?

Exactly what it sounds like: a club for writers, and other creators! In this case, young writers between the ages of 13 and 18.

Write Club members meet online twice per month and in-person in various locations around Ireland.

At Write Club sessions we support our members in their own creative projects, whatever they are. We chat, provide writing prompts, host guest speakers and give everyone space to be creative.

Once you are registered, members are welcome to join both our in-person and our Zoom sessions.

“I can look at my short story writing in a new perspective. I also learned from the most recent Zoom class to set out a period of time dedicated to writing which helps a lot with motivation and also creativity.” - Seán

Who’s it for?

For anyone aged 13-18 who loves to write or wants to spend some time writing. You don’t need to be ‘good at writing’, or have been published, or have a ready-made story in mind (although you’re welcome if any of those things are true). All you need is a curiosity, an interest or an inkling that writing is something you’d like to do.

Our members write short stories, long stories and very long stories; poems and spoken word performances; graphic and flash fiction; scripts for plays, theatre and radio... the list goes on. In short: any form of writing that captures your imagination. If you have the words, we have the expertise to help you hone your craft.

When - and where - is it on?

Dublin: Write Club runs weekly in our Dublin centre in Behan Square, Russell Street, Dublin 1 on Wednesday from 2pm to 4:15pm during the school year.

We provide a safe and encouraging environment to help you find your passion through writing. Write Club members work on independent projects and are supported by other writers and Fighting Words mentors.

Mayo: For more information about Write Club in Mayo, please contact Paul: paul@fightingwords.ie

Cork: For more information about Write Club in Cork, please contact Kel: cork@fightingwords.ie

Online: There is also an Online Write Club that meets on the first and third Wednesday every month on Zoom from 5pm to 6pm. Much like in-person, we host writing sessions and guest speakers. Zoom links are emailed the day of meetings.

Teen writers are welcome to join both in-person and online Write Club – they will overlap in a lot of ways.

What’s so special about it?

As a member of Write Club, you’ll have access to:

A community of writers your own age from all around Ireland
In-person and online feedback and support from professional writers and Fighting Words mentors
Q&A sessions with professional writers, hosted by Fighting Words and our colleagues at Fighting Words NI
Publication opportunities, including the annual New Irish Writing supplement by The Irish Times and the Write Club anthology Analecta

“I have learned to use descriptive language in my writing and it's given me more confidence as a writer.” -Luke

Join Write Club and Work Toward Your Gaisce Bronze Award!

Are you in Transition Year? Interested in developing your personal skills? Join Write Club and develop your creative writing skills as you work toward your award.

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The best thing about Write Club is "meeting other young writers and hearing about their experiences with writing” -Daire

Join Write Club Today!

Click below to complete our registration form. Parental consent is required.

Write Club Registration Form