Nurture Your Imagination. Discover Your Voice.
About Amy Lamorna
I’m Amy Lamorna Ireland, the founder of Lamorna Academy – an educator with over 11 years of experience as an English teacher with a master’s degree in education, specialising in creative writing. As a former Head & Deputy Head of English, I understand the importance of a strong narrative arc, nuanced character development, and language that not only engages but endures—leaving a lasting impression on both the heart and the mind. My passion lies in helping students unlock their creativity, refine their storytelling skills, and develop a deep appreciation for the written word.
As a published author, I understand the power of language and the importance of nurturing individual voices. Lamorna Academy is built on the belief that everyone has a story to tell, and my mission is to guide and inspire students on their journey to becoming confident, skilled writers.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your writing abilities, prepare for exams, or simply explore your creative potential, Lamorna Academy offers expert guidance tailored to your needs. I look forward to supporting you on your literary adventure!
Literary Festival Events 2026
The Summer Novel Club: Online Course
Sunday 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th Aug: 5:30pm – 7pm
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “What happens next?” or staring at pages of ideas without knowing how to turn them into a novel, this is for you.
This August, I’m launching Narrative Arc: The Summer Novel Club – a four-week live online course designed to help you understand how great stories are built.
This is the very first adult online course from Lamorna Academy, and I hope it will be the first of many. If you’ve been waiting for a chance to learn from home, connect with other writers and finally get to grips with your novel’s structure, I’d love for you to join us.
Places will be kept intentionally small to give everyone the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance.
£60 for a 4-week block
Write to Describe: Evoking Place and Season in Story at Duchy Nursery
19th September 2026: 9am – 12pm
Join us at Duchy Nursery for an inspiring creative writing workshop exploring how vivid descriptions of landscape, weather, and seasonal change can bring your stories to life.
Through guided exercises and discussion, you’ll discover techniques for creating atmosphere, deepening setting, and engaging readers’ senses.
This workshop is open to all writers, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer. This workshop will help you enrich your storytelling with a stronger sense of place.
A continental breakfast is included, providing the perfect opportunity to relax, connect with fellow writers, and settle into a morning of creativity.
£45 per person (includes continental breakfast)
Write to Glow: Festive Stories and Seasonal Reflections at Duchy
28th November 2026: 9am – 12pm
As the days grow shorter and the festive season approaches, join us at Duchy Nursery for a creative writing workshop celebrating winter, memory, and the magic of the season. Through inspiring prompts and guided exercises, you’ll explore how to capture the warmth, wonder, and reflection that this time of year can bring to stories, memoir, and personal writing.
A continental breakfast is included, offering the perfect chance to relax, connect with fellow writers, and enjoy a cosy morning of creativity.
Wrap up warm, bring a notebook, and join us for a cosy morning of creativity as winter begins to settle in.
£45 per person (includes continental breakfast)
My mission is to share my passion for the written word across Cornwall, while inspiring a love for learning and a deeper connection to the great outdoors…
Lamorna
“Amy is not only knowledgeable and incredibly supportive, she’s friendly and welcoming – putting everyone at ease from the very start.”
Danielle, St Austell
Welcome to Lamorna Academy 