I'm Alice Kinsella, I'm a writer and neurodivergent mum. I've published five books, including Milk: on motherhood and madness (Picador, '23), and have taught creative writing for twelve years.  I’ve been awarded bursaries, residencies, and awards including being named Next Generation Artist by the Arts Council of Ireland in 2022. My work has received reviews such as:

'Sublime' - Donal Ryan, author of Strange Flowers on Milk

'Here is a writer who matters' -The Irish Times on Milk

‘An utterly brilliant and visual-physical-poetical exploration of the fate and mortal beauty of the whale in Irish waters. All the pity and majesty of their existence, and ours, is laid bare in Alice Kinsella’s dreamlike work which, like Melville’s Moby-Dick before it, defies all description and arouses the deepest empathy.’ – Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan or, the Whale

In short, I love writing, and I am very fortunate to have made it a substantial part of my career. But my life wouldn’t feel complete if I was writing full time, because my work as a creative writing teacher and mentor that has brought so much meaning and joy.

I’ve taught in all sorts of settings, from libraries and schools, to writing festivals and universities. Hundreds of writers have taken my workshops. I’ve been lucky to see writers go from not knowing if they want to keep writing to finishing their first novel. I’ve watched past-students sign with agents and publish books. Working closely with writers is a dream life, and I’m so grateful to do it on a daily basis.

I’ve been running The Write Hours for a few years at my local arts centre. I've really enjoyed my career so far, but last year I burned out and knew I had to change how much I was doing. I'm working on creating more balance in my life so I can be more present for my son. Moving my work online is a huge part of that. 

 I LOVE working with writers. Because I have been the person who wants to write but can't find the time, felt like they didn't know the rules, was sure it was something I was going to mess up. So many people want to write but don’t because they lack the time and confidence. It’s my belief that when we build our creative confidence, we can use the time that’s available to us more fruitfully. Working with others is an excellent way to do this. Because your voice is important. Your story does matter. I believe writing should be accessible to everyone. Because we all deserve to tell the stories within us in the way we want to tell them.