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In our Magazine section, find interviews with your favourite authors, song and script writers, publishing news, writing competitions and Irish language articles currated by Cathal Póirtéir our Eagarthóir Gaeilge.
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Latest Author Interviews
Reconstructions by Steafán Hanvey
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The Inspiration Behind My Book: Keep You Safe by Rona Halsall
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Other recent Interviews
In the Court’s Hands by Fiona Gartland by Fiona Gartland
Class Conscious: Who Do You Think You Are? by Pauline Burgess by Pauline Burgess
Blazing a Trail by Sarah Webb (Illustrated by Lauren O’Neill) by Sarah Webb
The Reckoning by Clár Ní Chonghaile by Clár Ní Chonghaile
The Genesis of a New Novel: A Thousand Roads Home by Carmel Harrington by Carmel Harrington
The Love Behind The Book of Love by Fionnuala Kearney by Fionnuala Kearney
Why I Moved Over to the Dark Side: Hush Hush by Mel Sherratt by Mel Sherratt
Out of my Comfort Zone: The Manhattan Project by Paul McNeive by Paul McNeive
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Latest News for Writers
Writing.ie Short Story of the Year 2018: The Final 6 – Vote Now!
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Irish Bestsellers 3rd November 2018
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Other recent News articles
Kickstarter Campaign for STORGY Magazine’s Shallow Creek Anthology by Brian Wilson
Irish Bestsellers 27th October 2018 by
Irish Authors shortlisted for UK’s National Book Awards by Writing.ie
Steve Cavanagh wins The Gold Dagger with The Liar by Writing.ie
Irish Bestsellers 20th October 2018 by
Orwell Foundation to launch political fiction prize by Writing.ie
New John Boyne Book for Children about a Transgender Teen by Writing.ie
Irish Bestsellers 13th October 2018 by
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Writing Competitions
Competition: Mojo Fiction and Poetry Contests
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Writers HQ Fight Back Flash Fiction Competition
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Other recent Comps & Giveaways
Competition: Into the Void Fiction Prize by Writing.ie
Competition: The Atticus Review Flash Fiction Contest by Writing.ie
Competition: 2019 International Rubery Book Award by Writing.ie
Kanturk Arts Festival Flash Fiction Competition 2019 by Writing.ie
Competition: The Short Story Project ‘My Best Story’ by Writing.ie
Competition: Hammond House Literary Prizes by Writing.ie
Competitions: Irish Arts and Writers Festival by Writing.ie
Competition: Paul Torday Memorial Prize for Debut Novelists over 60 by Writing.ie
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Tell Your Own Story
Ezekiel by John Fanning
Read the latest Writing & Me article here.
Biafra, You Broke our Hearts by Sylvia Wohlfarth
Read the latest Mining Memories article here.
Other recent "Tell Your Own Story" Articles
A Silver Lining for a VIP by Paul Stretton-Stephens by Paul Stretton-Stephens
Retribution by Samuel Wardwell by Samuel Wardwell
It’s Who We Are by Christine Webber by Christine Webber
Biafra, You Broke our Hearts by Sylvia Wohlfarth by Sylvia Wohlfarth
Myth, Narrative and Social Action through Contemporary Fiction by Lynn Buckle by Lynn Buckle
The Flight by Sylvia Wohlfarth by Sylvia Wohlfarth
