# Event Details - **Event Name**: One Day Short Story Writing Workshop, Sun 8th Feb 2026, 10am-5pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Writing Hub; One Day Short Story Workshop. Sun 8th Feb ,10am-5pm, Total €130; €30 deposit on booking balance €100 payable on the day.About this Event✍️ Unleash Your Inner Storyteller – A One-Day Short Story Writing Workshop✨ With Nicola Kearns – International Bestselling Author & Writing CoachDo you have a story waiting to be told? Maybe it’s a slice of your life you’d love to turn into a memoir, or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of seeing your short story published in a magazine or anthology. Wherever you are on your writing journey, this one-day workshop is designed to help you bring your stories to life.Join award-winning author Nicola Kearns for an inspiring, practical, and relaxed day of writing. Nicola will guide you through the essentials of short story craft—without the pressure—so you can finally start (and finish!) the stories you’ve been carrying inside.? In this workshop you’ll:Learn proven techniques for writing compelling and memorable short storiesExplore character, plot, and voice in a fun, supportive environmentReceive personalized feedback and encouragement from Nicola herselfDiscover how to polish your stories for magazines and anthologiesLeave with fresh inspiration—and a notebook brimming with ideas? This course is perfect if you:Are an aspiring writer ready to dive into short storiesWant to refine your skills and explore new creative directionsNeed the time, space, and support to focus on your writing goals?‍? Meet Your Tutor – Nicola KearnsNicola is the bestselling author of The Malta Saga and Under an Irish Sky. She has been published internationally, featured on radio and podcasts, and is known for her warm, supportive teaching style. She has mentored countless writers—some of whom have gone on to be published themselves.? Workshop Details:When: Sun 8th Feb (One-Day Only)Where: The Junction, BallinamoreWho It’s For: Beginners, emerging writers, or anyone curious about storytellingClass Size: Small, to ensure everyone gets individual attention? Don’t wait—spaces are limited! Join us for this one-day creative escape and take the first step towards getting your short stories published.Als see below for details of our one to one writing mentoring schemeBelow is a review of Nicola's coaching skills from Leitrim writer Seamus O'Rourke, and reviews from some of Nicola's Leitrim School of Art's past students. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/051f99a0-e2f4-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w1200-h595-dcf5f4f2-gmir.jpg Some reviews and comments from students that have attended Nicola's Creative Writing Workshops here at LSA" I absolutely loved doing the course and you're style of tutoring was so encouraging and genuine. You yourself created such a sense of ease and fun in the class, which helped everyone feel safe and shine.""I am absolutely overwhelmed by your generosity regarding my writing. Thank you. I enjoyed your coaching so much, and have learned so much. I feel I've got the writing bug now, and have been writing every day. I am so glad our paths crossed, and I do hope I get to work with you again, in the near future. Thank you again. With warm regards always""It has been fantastic. I have done other creative writing courses but now I finally have an idea of where I can go with what has been on my mind for years and how to do it. Thank you Nicola."" I feel like you opened me up to the belief that I can write. I am so blessed to have found your course, the way you teach is just made for the people who have lost faith in themselves and need a hand to guide them back. I don't know how to thank you enough. All I can say is I hope I make you proud because you have put me back on the pathxxxx." https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0630e290-e2f4-11f0-983f-3f1406156a47-rimg-w493-h740-dc141617-gmir.jpg Exclusive Opportunity: Private One-on-One Writing Mentorship with Bestselling Author Nicola KearnsAt Leitrim School of Art Writing Hub we keep the class sizes small. This means that each particapant receives sufficient attention and guidance in realising their writing potential and achieving their goals. However we recognise that for various reasons such as the nature of the work and individuals preferred learning styles that some of our students may prefer one to one mentoring sessions with Nicola.We're thrilled to offer our students the opportunity to receive personalized guidance from NicolaDeep Dive into Your Manuscript: Before your session, the author will take the time to thoroughly review your work in advance. This allows for a truly tailored experience, with the author coming prepared to address your specific strengths and areas for development.Unlock Your Storytelling Potential: In your private workshop, the author will provide insightful feedback on your manuscript, offering expert advice on taking your work to the next level. They'll delve into all aspects of the writing craft, including:Plot Construction: Craft a captivating storyline that keeps readers engaged from the first page to the last.Character Development: Bring your characters to life with depth, complexity, and believable motivations.Dialogue that Sizzles: Master the art of vibrant dialogue that drives the story forward and reveals character personalities.World Building: Create an immersive setting that transports readers into your fictional world.Proofreading and Editing: Ensure your manuscript is polished and professional, free of grammatical errors and with a clear, concise writing style.This unique mentorship program is designed to empower you as a writer, equipping you with the skills and confidence to complete your manuscript and pursue your publishing dreams. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from a best-selling author who has enabled many writers to become published.For further details of one to one mentoring with Nicola please email Michael. michael@leitrimartschool.ie or call 085 853 5115Leitrim School of Art (LSA)Deposits, Missed Days and Missed Classes Refund Policy from December 2022 (Revised April 2023)(a) Due to substantial increases in business costs LSA cannot offer discounts, refunds, or alternative places on future events for missed classes within class blocks, or missed days within workshops and camps(b) A request for a refund of a deposit may be considered if the refund request is received by LSA at least 10 days before the start of the event.(c) A request to transfer a deposit to another event may be considered if the request to transfer is received by LSA at least 10 days before the start of the originally booked event.(d) Requests for refunds or transfer of deposits must be notified to LSA by email to michael@leitrimartschool.ie(e) Requests for refunds will be responded to by LSA within 3 days of the request being notified to us.(f) Your statutory rights as a consumer are not affected and LSA will “make good” on its obligations to consumers for failure to provide classes or workshop and camp days (e.g., event cancellation).(g) Booking of an event at LSA, through Eventbrite or otherwise, constitutes your acceptance of this policy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballinamore/one-day-short-story-writing-workshop-sun-8th-feb-2026-10am-5pm/100001977134393193 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fone-day-short-story-writing-workshop-sun-8th-feb-2026-10am-5pm-tickets-1977134393193 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Ballinamore - **state**: LD - **country**: Ireland - **location**: Leitrim School of Art N41 E8H0 - **lat**: 54.054634 - **long**: -7.796170099999999 - **full address**: Leitrim School of Art N41 E8H0, The Junction, Ballinamore, Ireland ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Leitrim School of Art (https://allevents.in/org/leitrim-school-of-art/18926330) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d50ab739b92d4ffb12ee2f92e7e8a8c62b9f293e2bbeb9494af893dee2a20dfb-rimg-w940-h470-dc7c1756-gmir.jpg?v=1766819839 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c1cf08457ee1774dfefc81d0b9189be427772d18f2ff5322312c37001485df7b-rimg-w400-h400-dc7c1756-gmir.jpg?v=1766819839 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Leitrim School of Art N41 E8H0, The Junction, Ballinamore, Ireland - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 30 up to 30 EUR - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Leitrim School of Art - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, art, literary-art, storytelling - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about One Day Short Story Writing Workshop, Sun 8th Feb 2026, 10am-5pm ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "One Day Short Story Writing Workshop, Sun 8th Feb 2026, 10am-5pm", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d50ab739b92d4ffb12ee2f92e7e8a8c62b9f293e2bbeb9494af893dee2a20dfb-rimg-w940-h470-dc7c1756-gmir.jpg?v=1766819839", "startDate": "2026-02-08", "endDate": "2026-02-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/ballinamore/one-day-short-story-writing-workshop-sun-8th-feb-2026-10am-5pm/100001977134393193", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Leitrim School of Art N41 E8H0", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "The Junction", "postalCode": "N41 E8H0", "addressLocality": "Ballinamore", "addressRegion": "LD", "addressCountry": "IE" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "54.054634", "longitude": "-7.796170099999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The Writing Hub; One Day Short Story Workshop. 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