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Tales from a Wicklow Tea Room

Tales from a Wicklow Tea Room, 1898–1960 by Michael Fewer

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The Cartoon Life and Loves of a Stupid Man by Marc Joan

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To Kill or Not To Kill? Spy Hunter by H.B. Lyle

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The Prophet in His Own Land: Paul Lynch by Peter Murphy

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Writing Tips from Screen to Page by Triona Campbell

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Itchy Fingers and Family History by Audrey Mac Cready

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Walk with me by Alison Lawless

I’m losing my footing About to fall. As the cliff edge crumbles Will you hear

Unlock the Secrets of Thriller Writing with Catherine Ryan Howard and industry experts

Do you have an idea for a thriller novel that’s so compelling it keeps you

On the Barricades by Audrey Mac Cready

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Poetry in Motion by Adrian Harte

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Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan

Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan

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Body of Truth by Marie Cassidy

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Kids Run the Show by Delphine de Vigan

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Body of Truth by Marie Cassidy

Body of Truth by Marie Cassidy

My Hot Friend by Sophie White

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The Corps Ensemble’s Production of Close To The Sun by Philip Doherty

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Space to Write: Writing Residency at Kylemore

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Young Playwrights Mayo Showcase in Belfast

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Journeys Book Launch, Tullamore

LOST MOON SISTERS: THE DIANE DI PRIMA Project. Poetry & music at Smock Alley Theatre

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How to Write a Thriller That Sells

Police Character and Dialogue Online Course #Happy Valley# Special

Beating Rejection: The Online Masterclass

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Advent Scribbles: Writing Prompts

MKCW MASTERS 2024

Creative Writing – Monaghan

WRITE A YOUNG ADULT NOVEL: Write your first 10,000 words and find your writing tribe.

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Advent Scribbles: Writing Prompts

How To Write a Thriller That Sells 14th October 2023 7 – 8:50pm IST

Police Character and Dialogue Online Course #Happy Valley# Special

RESIDENTIAL courses View all

Self-directed writing week at Kylemore

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Writing retreat in the Alps, 18-24 February

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6 Week Writing Course For Children To Publish Their Own Book!

6 Week Writing Course For Children To Publish Their Own Book!

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SoA Translation Prizes 2023 Shortlists Announced

The Society of Authors has announced eight shortlists for its annual Translation Prizes. Sharing a total prize fund worth

The Society of Authors Search for New CEO

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“2000AD and Judge Dredd: The Secret History” by Pat Mills

Be Pure! Be Vigilant! Behave! 2000AD and Judge Dredd: The Secret History by writer and editor, Pat Mills, is

RANDOM SUMMER READS!

Paul Charles Announces Adventures In Wonderland Book Tour

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The Great Reads Awards Shortlist Announced!

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New Award for Young Writers Announced by London Review Bookshop

Lots of Good News from Irish Publisher Little Island

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The Moth Poetry Prize 2023

The Moth Poetry Prize is one of the biggest prizes in the world for a single unpublished poem. The

2023 Fingal Poetry Festival – Poetry Competitions

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Monsters Never Get Haircuts: a collaboration between author and illustrator

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Laura Lippman and Denise Mina have been announced as the Featured Guests at CrimeFest, one of Europe’s biggest crime

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Paper Lanterns: Ireland’s only Teen and YA Literary Journal

Paper Lanterns: Ireland’s only Teen and YA Literary Journal introduces stellar new issue in time for Christmas. Paper Lanterns

Murder at Assigh: Calling all Detectives

Stars of Screen & Stage Celebrate Shakespeare’s Poetry at Folio 400 Event

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From the Front Row View all

SoA Translation Prizes 2023 Shortlists Announced

The Society of Authors has announced eight shortlists for its annual Translation Prizes. Sharing a total prize fund worth

The Society of Authors Search for New CEO

The Society of Authors Announce Policy on Artificial Intelligence

Songbook View all

“2000AD and Judge Dredd: The Secret History” by Pat Mills

Be Pure! Be Vigilant! Behave! 2000AD and Judge Dredd: The Secret History by writer and editor, Pat Mills, is

RANDOM SUMMER READS!

Paul Charles Announces Adventures In Wonderland Book Tour

Flourish & Blogs View all

The Great Reads Awards Shortlist Announced!

Now in its 9th year, the Great Reads Award is supported by the School Libraries Group at the Library

New Award for Young Writers Announced by London Review Bookshop

Lots of Good News from Irish Publisher Little Island

Poetic Licence View all

The Moth Poetry Prize 2023

The Moth Poetry Prize is one of the biggest prizes in the world for a single unpublished poem. The

2023 Fingal Poetry Festival – Poetry Competitions

The John McGivering Writing Prize 2023

Ink stains View all

Monsters Never Get Haircuts: a collaboration between author and illustrator

Author Marie-Hélène Versini and illustrator Vincent Boudgourd tell us about their process of working together on their wonderful new

A Selection of Books for Children: Part 5

A Selection of Books for Children: Part 4

Crime Scene View all

CrimeFest Announce 2024 Featured Guests

Laura Lippman and Denise Mina have been announced as the Featured Guests at CrimeFest, one of Europe’s biggest crime

CrimeFest Bursary for Crime Fiction Author of Colour

Winners of The McIlvanney Prize and The Bloody Scotland Debut Prize Announced

Wordspark View all

Paper Lanterns: Ireland’s only Teen and YA Literary Journal

Paper Lanterns: Ireland’s only Teen and YA Literary Journal introduces stellar new issue in time for Christmas. Paper Lanterns

Murder at Assigh: Calling all Detectives

Stars of Screen & Stage Celebrate Shakespeare’s Poetry at Folio 400 Event