Writing Workshop: The Art of the Plot

The Art of the Plot – simple tricks and tips to help you write a better novel.

Ever written something and got stuck? Not known where to start? Are your characters a bit flat? Does your dialogue feel laboured? Does the ending satisfy? In this workshop, best-selling author Martina Murphy will address the problems many encounter when crafting a story and through simple fun writing exercises and discussion show how you can elevate your writing to the next level.

In this workshop, best-selling author Martina Murphy will address the problems many encounter when crafting a story and through simple fun writing exercises and discussion show how you can elevate your writing to the next level.  

Workshop capacity:: 12 participants.

Martina Murphy

Martina Murphy is a bestselling author based in Ireland. She has written under the names Tina Reilly, Martina Reilly and Martina Murphy. Her books have been sold internationally and translated into a number of languages. Her 25th novel The Wrath, the fifth instalment of the DS Lucy Golden series was released in 2025. 

Links: www.martinamurphyauthor.com

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The full programme of events will be published the week of 8th - 12th June at www.swiftandvanessa.com

Venue:

Michelangelo’s restaurant W23 R9F3 is located at the top of Main Street Celbridge. Celbridge is well served by public transport including a train to Hazelhatch & Celbridge station from Heuston and regular buses. Free parking is available on main street and close by at Tesco Maynooth Road Celbridge. Christ Church is a beautiful intimate Church just 35 mins from Dublin City Center.

A warm thank you for funding support from Kildare County Council and Councillors of the Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District for their Local Property Tax allocation. Thank you very much also to our sponsors Celbridge Tidy Towns and support from the Kildare Library Service.