24 Mar 2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Pavilion Theatre

What’s Your Story? with Roisin Meaney – 12-14 yrs x 15 (2hrs)*

Where do ideas come from? What makes a good character? How can you keep a reader interested until the very last word of your story? Join author Roisin Meany as she reveals some of the ‘tricks-of-the-trade’ she uses to write the kind of stories that people want to read. Then see what happens when you try them out in your own stories!

Biog: Roisin Meaney was born in Kerry but has lived mostly in Limerick city since the age of eight. She used to be a teacher but now she writes books. In the past ten years she’s written seven adult novels and two children’s books, Don’t Even Think About It and See If I Care with Judi Curtin. She likes cats, chocolate, books, chocolate, walking and chocolate. You can find out more on: www.roisinmeaney.com

Does your child dream of becoming the next best-selling author, award-winning illustrator or comic-book genius? YOU CREATE! provides a unique opportunity for young people aged 5 – 14 to hone their skills under the expert guidance of some of the most talented writers and artists in the business. With an emphasis on fun and interaction, this innovative series of workshops will give participants the chance to improve their story-writing, produce a personalised picture book, create a 4-page mini-comic or even design their very own Beast! So let your imagination run wild at The Pavilion this Spring and see what YOU CREATE!