Remembering Simon Trewin: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
Simon Trewin was one of the publishing industry’s most respected literary agents, spending more than
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Surviving a Writing Career by Joss Wood
Joss Wood, author of the just-published Summerween, on how to survive a writing career. Become
Submissions Call: Writers at Waterford Libraries Journal
Submissions deadline: 31st July 2026 Waterford Libraries are delighted to invite submissions from writers based
My (Re)Writing Desk by Simon Forsyth
Might your writing desk also become a site for rewriting? asks Simon Forsyth. And what
Submitting Your Work: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
Submitting your work to literary agents is a significant step in the journey towards traditional
The Story of Becoming an Independent Publisher by Richárd Meillear
The story does not end when you publish your book, says Richárd Meillear: Lord March
The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2026
Submissions deadline: 31st August 2026 The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award celebrates outstanding writers. The Award
Ha Ha: The Fun in Writing Humour by Marcus Bone
Marcus Bone, author of just-published Evil Goods: despite it being the most personal of things,
Dealing with Rejection: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
From the archives: Really Useful Links on dealing with rejection . . . Being rejected
Submissions Call: Samhain Harvest
Submissions Deadline: 28th August 2026 Samhain Harvest Poetry submissions are invited for an anthology of
Illustrating Your Story by Ros Hill
Ros Hill, author of Sketch, on how his background in illustration helped improve his story
Submissions Call: Fresh Words
Submission deadlines: 15th/20th August 2026 Fresh Words – an International Literary Magazine, an independent global
Using Writing Software: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
Using software to help you write your stories can be very useful and can make
Submissions Call: Hodder and Stoughton
**Submissions deadline fast approaching: 28th June 2026** Hodder and Stoughton are on the lookout for
From Visual Artist to Author by Cartie Whitelaw
A Transition to Honesty: Cartie Whitelaw, author of The Pantomime of a Southern Chameleon, on
The Translation Process by Filippo Iannarone
Filippo Iannarone, author of The Toscanini Conspiracy, on the translation of his novel into English
Submissions Call: The Soliloquist
Submissions deadline: 10th July 2026 The Soliloquist Journal is looking for submissions to the Summer
On Metafiction by Kevin Hincker
Kevin Hincker, author of just-published The Story Eaters of Yamm, on how ‘metafiction makes you
From Traditional to Self-Publishing by Tracy Rees
Tracy Rees, author of The Golden Feather, asks: why on earth would I undertake the
The Best Plotting Advice on Writing.ie: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
This week we are bringing you the best plotting advice to be found on Writing.ie.
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