Workshops
Almost as much as I love writing,
I love helping other writers, especially young writers, find new ways of creating and seeing their work.
I am available for:
Workshops
Home-schooling groups
Writing groups
Masterclasses
Writer in Residence
Online workshops.
Workshops and Masterclasses can be tailored to suit ages 9+
Kids Workshops
adults Workshops
There are few things more exciting than the buzz of an idea breakthrough, or simply experiencing new perspectives and ideas within your own writing.
Having taught literature at university level, I discovered how critical literary analysis not only increased appreciation for writing but also opened the doors for the personal creative process. When I facilitate a writing group I introduce thematic strands to help push people beyond the comfortable confines of prompt writing. Instead we may use myth and legend, music, sound, poetic form, or even animals, as a starting place for stories and poetry to take shape.
Kids Workshops
Poetry and the Five Senses
A workshop focusing on engaging all the senses through visual and audio prompts. In this workshop every student writes their own poem that they can choose to turn into a stand-alone piece or expand into a story-in- verse of their own.
Writing Animals
In this workshop, we will look at different ways in which authors and poets write animals in their work. Students will have the opportunity to write an animal of their choice from different perspectives, learning how to look at, listen to and build on their own empathy in order to write convincing animal characters.
Writing with Music
We might not realise it, but music permeates our lives. Whether we listen to it intentionally or are only aware of it on the fringes, in the background of our favourite films and shows, music has an important influence on our daily lives. In this workshop, students will learn about how we can tap into different emotions in our writing by listening to various types of music.. They will write their own individual, musically inspired pieces using audio prompts and classroom discussion.
adults Workshops
Poetry in Form
An Introduction to Form Poetry, How to Begin and How it Can Help Poetry and Prose Writing.
"I cannot recommend Eilish's workshops highly enough. She had obvious talent, great insight and is so encouraging to her students."
- Mary DeCourcy
Myth, Legend and Fairytale
Myth, Legend and Fairytale: Old Tales to Inspire the New.
"Eilish’s writing workshops are nourishment for the creative soul. She brings her extensive knowledge of mythology, music and animals to help participants explore and express new ideas. She creates a gentle, encouraging environment, a safe and challenging space for both experienced and novice writers. I would recommend her workshops to all writers."
- Zandra Carrington
Writing Animals
Writing Animals: The Many Layers of Animal Writing, Getting Started.
“I am part of the Avoca Scribblers group – and as such have been very lucky to have been at a number of sessions that Eilish has led. Her guidance of the group is marvellous and pulls great writing out of everyone who is there. She also was instrumental in showing me that I could write poetry; something I thought was impossible. “
-Denise Collins
Sound and Music in Writing
Sound and Music in Writing: Their Use As Writing Tools.
"Eilish Fisher facilitates workshops that not only inspire, educate and intrigue, but she delivers them with such passion and authority, one cannot help but learn. Eilish allows you to open, without fear, to the power of the pen, unleashing hitherto unrecognised imagination within, while passing on the depths of her wisdom and understanding of what the creative writing process is all about. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
-Lusi Elliot