Working Writers: First edition

Working Writers: First edition

Working Writers is Galway's new quarterly reading series for works in progress. Once every few months, gather to hear from three brilliant writers working across genres, influences, and styles.

We've got a stellar lineup for our first edition:

• Dean Fee (prose)
• Emer Lyons (poetry)
• Brenda Romero (prose...and forms influenced by video games)

The ethos of Working Writers is different to other literary events and festival panels. No one is here to promote publications and deals. Rather, we're gathering to re-center on craft, celebrate the mysterious feeling that compels us to the desk, commiserate about the challenges of a solitary practice, and get offline as we do so.

Each of the three readings will be brief, ten minutes tops. We'll break for a drink, the loo, and so that you, the audience, can jot down a few questions you might have for the writers about their process or piece. Note: This is not a workshop; we're here in the spirit of artistic dialogue not feedback : ) We'll talk creative lives, navigating work and creative obligations, and the realities of dedication. The second half of the program will be a light panel discussion between the writers. It will be moderated and include your brilliant questions.

Also in attendance will be some of Galway's finest literary publications. Peruse issues, maybe purchase a few, and meet the editors behind the pages!

The event is hosted with our wonderful collaborator, 126, an artist-run gallery. Come to hear the most original and exciting writers working in Galway right now, leave with a community to support your practice. See you there!