About Susan Browne
Fiction and mind–body–spirit writer, and creative writing and wellness facilitator.
Susan Browne, fiction writer and author of mind-body-spirit books, is inspired by nature, transformation, and the human condition. She teaches creative writing and wellness workshops and is a professional member of the Irish Writers Centre.
Her short fiction has appeared in Ireland’s Woman’s Way and The Ballydonoghue Magazine. She was shortlisted for the Words by Water Short Story Competition at the Kinsale Literary Festival and the Maurice Walsh Short Story Competition at the Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival. Susan also reads for an international writing retreat directed by a twice Booker Prize finalist.
Writing & Workshops with Susan Browne
Susan’s classes help writers ignite passion, confidence, and flow in their creative practice. Dedicated to honing her own craft, she has been tutored by acclaimed authors including Gerard Donovan, Kit de Waal, Jonathan Barnes, Catherine Dunne, Mary O’Donnell, and Chigozie Obioma. Her recent studies include Niall Williams’s writing retreat in Ennis, Co. Clare, and a Curtis Brown Creative course in historical fiction. Through her workshops, Susan loves guiding other writers to grow in confidence, find their voice, and achieve their writing goals.
Voices of the Hedgerows (Creative Ireland)
Most recently, Susan led the creative writing strand of Connecting Kerry’s Wildlife: Trees and Hedgerows in the Kingdom, inviting participants to explore local biodiversity through storytelling and poetry.
Workshop Feedback
“Susan created a very relaxed environment. The writing prompts were varied and enjoyable. We wrote outdoors as well as indoors. I enjoyed working with her.”
★★★★★ – Marcella Griffin
“I just love how Susan gets the energy flowing and everybody writes freely.”
★★★★★ – Shirley Copeland
“A fun morning spent writing under the calm and inspiring guidance of Susan. An opportunity to share and listen to the writing of others with no pressure. Great venue too.”
★★★★★ – Cathy Lawlor
“I had a really great time at Susan’s workshop this morning. A well presented event in a calm and friendly environment. Would definitely go along to another.”
★★★★★ – Adrian Scanlon
“Voices from the Hedgerows was a truly inspiring workshop. Susan was a wonderful facilitator who created a safe and supportive space to explore creative writing. Her thoughtful approach, from nature walks to the labyrinth, to sharing work from renowned writers really helped to inspire and deepen our connection with the natural world. I also came away with a renewed appreciation for the role hedgerows play in supporting biodiversity. A beautiful and enriching experience which I highly recommend!”
★★★★★ –Shelly Antoinette
