The sessions are led by both US and Irish writers, who will also give public readings of their own work, co-sponsored by Poetry Ireland. Voluntary individual conferences and small group tutorials supplement workshop sessions. Workshop participants traditionally represent different levels of skill, from beginners to experienced professionals.
Sessions are in verse and prose.
The prose workshop may include fiction and non-fiction. Verse may include all forms of poetic expression. Writers wishing to avail of these scholarships must submit samples of their work before 9th June. Apart from scholarships, the Eastern Washington Writing Workshop will have places for up to 15 additional Irish participants. Fees are IRP250.