Foundations of creative writing
Build your voice from the ground up. This eight-week course covers narrative structure, character development, and the art of revision through guided exercises drawn from classic and contemporary literature.
At Book Treasures Hub, every course is built around the belief that great readers make great writers, thinkers, and storytellers. Join a community of literary explorers in Cork, Ireland.
Each course blends close reading, discussion, and hands-on writing. Whether you are a first-time reader of literary fiction or a seasoned bibliophile, there is a seat waiting for you.
Build your voice from the ground up. This eight-week course covers narrative structure, character development, and the art of revision through guided exercises drawn from classic and contemporary literature.
Go beyond surface reading. Over twelve weeks, you will dissect narrative technique, unreliable narrators, and thematic layering across six landmark novels, from Austen to Adichie.
Master the craft of narrative persuasion. This advanced course teaches you to wield storytelling in professional contexts — from memoir to brand narrative — with intensive peer review and mentoring.
Every course at Book Treasures Hub follows a thoughtful progression. Here is how a typical learner moves from curiosity to confidence.
We begin with a short conversation about your reading habits, writing goals, and the genres that spark your curiosity. This helps us recommend the right course for your current level.
Before the first live session, you receive a curated reading list and a reflective journal prompt. This primes your thinking and gives your cohort a shared foundation to build on together.
Small groups of eight to twelve learners meet weekly — either online or at our Cork studio — for facilitated discussion, close reading exercises, and collaborative writing sprints.
Mid-course, you swap drafts with fellow participants. Our structured feedback framework ensures every critique is constructive, specific, and encouraging.
Each course concludes with a personal project — a short story, critical essay, or narrative pitch — which you present to the group and receive detailed mentor feedback on.
We let results speak. These figures are drawn from our internal learner surveys conducted at the end of each course cycle.
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Not at all. Our beginner-level courses are designed for people who love reading but have never written formally. We meet you where you are and build from there, using accessible exercises that draw on the books you already enjoy.
We offer all three formats. Some courses run entirely online with live video sessions. Others take place in our Cork studio. Hybrid courses combine both, giving you the flexibility to attend from wherever suits you best each week.
We cap every cohort at twelve participants. This keeps discussions intimate and ensures each learner receives meaningful feedback from both peers and the course facilitator throughout the programme.
Yes. If you decide within the first two weeks that the course is not the right fit, we will issue a full refund — no questions asked. After week two, we offer a credit toward any future course within twelve months.
Every facilitator is a published author or holds an advanced degree in literature or creative writing. More importantly, they are chosen for their ability to create a warm, inclusive classroom atmosphere where every voice is heard.
Absolutely. Our gift vouchers can be purchased for any amount and are valid for eighteen months. They make a thoughtful present for the book-lover in your life who is ready to go deeper into the craft of reading and writing.
Whether you have a question about a specific course or want guidance on which programme suits you best, drop us a line below.
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