


Lara O'Brien
WRITER
​Writing Workshops, Retreats, and Literary Events
That Connects Us Through Storytelling.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
& RETREATS
Starting our 6th Year and celebrating ~
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HOWTH WRITING WORKSHOPS
Join our writing workshops to explore your life story, start your memoir, or develop your creative writing. Together we write to prompts, give and receive supportive feedback to strengthen our writing and improve our craft.
In a powerful circle, you will unfurl your story and discover what is important to you through past events, relationships, and emotions.
Clarity, balance, and connection to self and others will be the gift of the examined life.
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UPCOMING 2025​
Vinalhaven, an island off mid-coast Maine.
Email:Laraobrienbooks@gmail.com
0852555258 WhatsApp
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October 24th- Dec 12th 8 week workshop
Howth Writing Workshops
Friday 10-1pm Euro 320
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Retreat October 27th-30th
Howth - FULL
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Retreat November 3-6th
Howth Writing Retreat
10-1pm Monday-Thursday
Wait list
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HOOKS & REELS
EVENINGS OF STORY AND SONG











About Lara
Lara grew up on the east mountain in Howth, Co. Dublin, Ireland, tending horses and avoiding school. She emigrated to the States in 1994 and began to explore writing, then joined a weekly writing workshop where she stayed for many years and finally published a middle grade novel in 2014. She began her own workshops with a grant from the Martha's Vineyard Cultural Council in 2017 and has been hosting workshops and retreats every year. She returned home to her beloved Howth and founded Howth Writing Workshops in 2019.
In our Writing Workshops and Retreats, we offer a variety of writing services adventures, written and musical performances in Hooks & Reels, an evening of story and song. In Howth, Ireland we nurture memoir, life story, and creative writing. Recently, Lara started her first workshop in Vinalhaven, Maine for summer writing in the woods or studio, a magical experience on a beautiful island. Our workshops are designed to help you develop your writing skills and explore your story and your creativity.

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WRITING WORKSHOPS
Monday - Friday: 10:00am
Saturday: Private / Corporate Groups
