WAVE26 – Writers’ Mini-conference, Cork, Ireland

WAVE26

Annual Mini-Conference for writers

By MKCW

Would you enjoy a full weekend to focus on your writing and publication goals?

Join a community of writers this September in Cork and enjoy focussed tutorials, seminars, 1-1 clinics and creative workshops with MKCW. Meet professionals who can guide you to a successful submission experience.

Everything is included in a truly wonderful weekend.

MKCW have delivered several of these carefully designed programmes over the past 5 years across Ireland and internationally.

Places are limited to 15 for maximum attention to each participant.

You arrive Friday afternoon, enjoy a series of 1-1 slots. On Saturday, you attend seminars and workshops, capped with ‘The Author’s Dinner’ at the New Yorker Restaurant.

On Sunday, we provide an enjoyable pancake and coffee creative workshop with several other clinics available.

Set aside time for your writing and project. You will be delighted with WAVE!

Please review the schedule and get in touch with us to to discuss your key interests! Looking forward to meeting you there!

MKCW

SCHEDULE

4-6 September 2026, Cork International Hotel, Cork

Attend items as desired – feel free to get some writing done over the weekend too!

How often do you get a weekend to your creative work?

If there is something not here you would like us to include please do get in touch.

FULL ITINERARY

ITEMS/SPEAKERS SUBJECT TO MINOR AMENDMENTS

Cork International Hotel

Friday 4th Sep 2026

18:00–20:00

1-1 Fireside Chat With Dr Martin Keaveney,/Associates– via in-person Expert Writing Discussion with Director of Studies, at MKCW MKCW Senior Lecturers & Associates. All delegates pre-booked. Send sample in advance.

Poetry Clinic With Christina Hennemann M.A (Online) / Associate

– via in-person / Zoom 30 minutes 1-1 session on your poetry and progress. Send 5 poems in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked

Short Story Clinic With Audrey Reidy/ Associate

​– via in-person 30 minutes 1-1 session on writing craft aspects and progress. Send topic you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked

Writing for Children Clinic With Kieran Crowley/
Associate
​– via in-person 30 minutes 1-1 session on writing for children . Send sample you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked

Novel Clinic
Expert Writing Discussion with Senior Lecturer Dr Luke Malone & Associates. – via in-person Send sample via email or registration form

1-1 session on short stories. Send sample you wish to cover in advance if desired. All delegates pre-booked

Saturday 05 Sep The London Room, Cork International Hotel

09:00 Classic Forms – Horror Novel Dr Luke Malone/ Associate​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked

10:00 Classic Forms – Fantasy Novel Dr Roberta Raymond MA/​ Associate​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked

11:00 Tea/Coffee, Gourmet Cookies Service All delegates pre-booked

11:30 Classic Forms – Literary Poetry Dr Luke Malone​ / Associate​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked

12:30The London Room, Cork International Hotel Publishing Seminar TBA

​– via in-person/Zoom All delegates pre-booked

12:30 Writing Exercises Kieran Crowley MA​ / Associate​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked

1:30 Gourmet Lunch Service All delegates pre-booked

12:30–14:30 Zoom Nonfiction Clinic Shane Boyce​ / Associate​– via in-person Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st

12:30–14:30 Zoom Theatre Clinic Dougal Thomson​ (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) / Associate via Zoom Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st Send sample via email or registration form

12:30–14:30 Screenwriting Corner Clinic Stephen McAteer (Award-winning Screenwriter: Casualty, Byker Grove, Eastenders / via Zoom – Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st Send sample via email or registration form

12:30–14:30 Writing for Children Clinic Kieran Crowley Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st

14:30–15:30 Contemporary Publishing Clinic TBA​– via in-person/ Zoom Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st — Send sample via email or registration form

14:30 Classic Forms – Poetry & Short Story Dr Roberta Raymond​– via in-person

15.30​ Children’s Writing Seminar Kieran Crowley (Award-winning writer for children) / Associate​– via in-person Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st

16:30 Creative Workshop Dr Luke Malone / Associate​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked.

17:30 Publishers’ Presentation Publishing Executive​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked.

1800 Keynote Guest (TBA)​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked.

1930 The Writers’ Dinner The New Yorker Restaurant Pre-booked for all delegates – please cancel if not attending.

Sunday 6 Sep 2026

10:00–12:00 Radio Clinic Dr Sean McLeod / Associate​– via in-person Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st. Send sample via email or registration form.

11:00–1:00 Pancakes & Coffee Workshop Dr Sean McLeod/ Associate​– via in-person All delegates pre-booked.

10:00–12:00 Zoom Other Forms Clinic Dr Sean McLeod/ Associate​– via in-person Reserve spot if required before Aug 1st. Send sample via email or registration form

All Items/ Speakers subject to minor amendments.

Please advise of any dietary restrictions.

Resident check in with name on Friday afternoon.

Reserve clinic spot via email by sending your sample.

Questions call the Event Convenor at 0876007100.

WAVE26

All Seminars
All Clinics
All Lunches
All Refreshments
1 Evening Meal + all drinks
Cordial beverage at Keynote Speaker Event
Registration: €429.99 Book here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLEW5BDQ1C8W2/checkout/G245O4V5WKEXSUE3ZOZVQDUZ

ACCOMMODATION SUPPLEMENT OPTION

FRIDAY 4th Sep 2026 B&B SINGLE Bed & Breakfast
SATURDAY 5th Sept 2026 2026 B&B SINGLE Bed & Breakfast
Wonderful times ahead
GALA: (All Event & All Accommodation) 889.99 Confirm: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLEW5BDQ1C8W2/checkout/OV2RUT6A3NPPJ5VDGDMSJHI7

Ask a question: info@martinkeaveney.com / 0876007100 You will be glad!