The Big Idea

great reads

The Great Reads Awards Shortlist Announced!

Now in its 9th year, the Great Reads Award is one of the very few awards where students themselves vote and choose the winning titles. We aim to promote a feeling of ownership over literature for students, encouraging them to engage critically with novels, and display their enthusiasm for reading. Vote now for your favourite read!

The Discover Irish Kids Books Campaign

Childrens books written by Irish authors are not featuring the the Irish bestseller lists and the Discover Irish Kids Books campaign aims to change that by raising awareness of homegrown authors and illustators.

Join Our Next Writing Challenge – it’s Free!

Do you want to be inspired to write daily? To overcome the blocks that are stopping your flow? To understand the techniques you need to make your work sing? Or even get some guidance on what the heck to do next with your first draft?! Join our Write Here, Write Now Challenge for one week of intensive writing exercises, prompts and mentoring, and get that book written!

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get all of the latest from writing.ie delivered directly to your inbox.

Featured books