ICYMI we're open for submissions of contemporary #shortstories #flashfiction #microfiction and #translations #callforsubmissions. Please click on the link below for our guidelines. We look fwd to reading your words... fictivedream.com/submission-g...

Check out the debut novel from the wonderful @barbarabyar.bsky.social and this insightful and inspiring conversation with @jmcm.bsky.social - links below #Inthedesert 📚👌

My novel On Waters So Still is in the Libraro Prize, and I’m hoping you guys can help to get it noticed! www.frazzledlit.com/p/vote-for-j...

Lovely to see this review by Brigid O'Dea of the excellent #Barren by @byddi.bsky.social in today's @irishtimes.com 👌

I am delighted have a piece in the inaugural issue of londonfoglit.com/current-issue Settle in and enjoy these eerie short stories. Mine is Exposure, a story sprung from a real situation - a mystery room on cctv 🫣🪑🐀 Congrats to all the contributors and thanks to editor @rielrosehill @Londonfoglit👌

Thirty five new courses @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social in early #2026 to mark 35 years in operation...including #WritingAShortStory with me and 'Autoportraits: Making Stories from Art with Susan Tomaselli', info below: irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ... irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/auto...

After weeks of revision I just want to give a shout out to my #novel #editor @jmcm.bsky.social who has offered me such valuable advice, guidance and insight. As a fan of her writing I was open to her suggestions and have cut scenes and merged characters. All for the better. I'd highly recommend her👌

Some CNF advice from our @jmcm.bsky.social , @frazzledlit.bsky.social Well worth a read if you're planning to submit to us before the end of the month!

I had the pleasure of many great chats in recent years, having met Manchán through his family. Most recently sitting on the stairs of the Irish Writers Centre with our tea talking about the thin veil. A remarkable man who will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.

There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

Have a cuppa and time out with the The Waxed Lemon online. Delighted to have my piece A Plan with Holes in such great company. I was invited to read this story at the Cork International Short Story Festival last October. Enjoy. thewaxedlemon.com/read%F0%9F%A... 🍋

Thrilled to be in this line up 👌 #JelliedMinds the #FromTheWell annual anthology launched yesterday at West Cork Literary Festival. Congrats to all contributors 📚

You can write for The Fence. If you have a good insider story or perspective, all you need to do is drop us a line at [email protected]. You don’t need to be a professional writer: we have at least one debutant every edition, and we're open to just about anything.

Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme today saying that its impact is 'far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' lives'

Anyone taking a little #climate themed speculative flash? #WritingCommunity #flashfiction ⚡️

Oh my, a good news day for me on the writing front 🥳 Sending good vibes to the wonderful #WritingCommunity ✍

For #IWD25 I fine tuned a 20k word piece ✍️ had a cuppa and a hot X bun 😋 a video call with my 6 year old #Grandson 📱then got outside and got my hands dirty prepping the veg beds for planting season 🪱🌱#littlethings #gardener #Writer #buneater #grandnan #HappySaturday 👌

Woke to this magnificent omen this morning. I took warning. All fine so far.. #springsky 🔥

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We still have some tickets available for our FREE and ONLINE March 22nd literary event: six great writers, six brilliant talks. Book your ticket now! This is not to be missed! www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/get-your-t...

Good news, Cork Writer Types! I'm teaching a Creative Writing Course with @mercierpress.bsky.social in March! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-w...

I was fortunate to get a place in 2022 and my project improved and developed at great pace thanks to my wonderful mentor💚 I urge you to apply for this excellent opportunity. Deadline is looming. Do it! 🫵 @irishwriterscentre.bsky.social

They're here! If you build it.... 🐸🐸#environmental #garden Lots of activity on night cam, quite the party down there last night💚#pondlife

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to submit to us. And also thanks to those supporters who have shared our call for submissions! We are excited about the "Spring Warmer" and are looking forward to pulling it together. #callforsubmissions #writingcommunity

I'm watching my neighbours unload a boot full of Xmas bling and having a little gloat at being able to opt out. Perhaps it is time to roll out my seasonal manifesto 👇I called this piece Open Season www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2022...

I'm preparing a work for #selfpublishing and the most refreshing thing is not having to pitch it with that comp titles 'Alien meets Mary Poppins' lark. That was meant to be a dichotomy but now I've typed it I can see links🤔Hints and tips welcome on the process, lovely #writers

You know what would **really** disrupt the publishing industry? Fair contracts and decent pay for authors. No AI training without the creator’s consent. Artists and translators on the cover. No NDAs for ghostwriters.

If you are in #Corkcity next week why not treat yourself to this event in one of my favourite theatres and not just because my play Step Five is included in the line up. Well maybe because... 😉🎭Tues 3rd to Sat 7th December @ 8pm corkartstheatre.com/event/10-min... #theatre

I have a #polytunnel being delivered today and I just need you all to know that 🙂 Newby tunnel dweller. Hints and tips welcome #gardenersworld #Gardening #growyourown #sustainable 🌿

I was let loose with a bit of a bant on #Classics 🎭 thanks so much to @jmcm.bsky.social for the opportunity 💚

Our gracious overlords …

A wonderful afternoon was had with the Creative Community Sessions created and facilitated by the awesome @jmcm.bsky.social Thanks for the invitation to speak and congratulations to my fellow speakers, Barbara @barbarabyar.bsky.social Doreen, Susan, Daragh & Cormac you were all amazing 👌

Hugely grateful for this 2024 Emerging Artist award. Thank you @BealtaineFest @Age_Opp ❤️ Theresa Ryder is one of this years recipients for the @age_opp Emerging Artist Awards. Learn more here: ow.ly/2Xx550SIcI0

Get ready for the first of the Creative Community Sessions 2024. An initiative of the amazing @jmcm.bsky.social One for the diary. Tickets required but it is a free event. www.eventbrite.com/e/free-liter...

Final hours folks ⏰Send in your entry by midnight tonight to be in the running to take part in the Letterkenny Literary Festival in October. Thank you to all who promoted and shared the competition. Best of luck to all who entered their work 👌

Get ready for the first of the Creative Community Sessions 2024. An initiative of the amazing @jmcm.bsky.social One for the diary. Tickets required but it is a free event. www.eventbrite.com/e/free-liter...

Ready to submit your 300 word #flashfiction? ✍️Final days of the countdown ⏰⏳Enter by end of day Sunday to be in the running for great prizes and an opportunity to present your work at the Letterkenny Literary Festival 🎉#Donegal lkcqlitfest.weebly.com #writers #dontbelate

The countdown is on for entering the @LkennyCathQtr Literary Festival #flashfiction competition ⏱️⏰🕰️⏳Free to enter 👌great prizes and a special festival reading event for 5 talented shortlisted writers 📖 Winners announced on the night 👇September 1st deadline! irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...

The countdown is on for entering the @LkennyCathQtr Literary Festival #flashfiction competition ⏱️⏰🕰️⏳Free to enter 👌great prizes and a special festival reading event for 5 talented shortlisted writers 📖 Winners announced on the night 👇September 1st deadline! irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...

Deadline 1st September for your finest 3oo word flash fiction. Free to enter. Prizes and an invitation to our special reading event during the Letterkenny Literary Festival. Entries are coming in fast 👌

Here we go the Annual Pride Poetry Party 🌈🌈🌈 on most platforms including #amazonmusic #ApplePodcasts #Spotify & more With JP Seabright, Jane Clarke, John McCullough, David Hanlon, Kerry Coyle, Lawrence Moore, MANNY, Jamie Lock, George Parker, James Schwartz… open.spotify.com/episode/0uH4...

I'll be behind the scenes on this one so send me your best 300 word max #flashfiction Free to enter, great prizes and invitation to a special festival reading event 👌Deadline 1st September ⏰ Entries are pouring in already. Folks, you're on fire 🔥Rules/guidelines below www.writing.ie/writing-comp...

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Absolutely cannot wait to get going on the @IrishWritersCtr Northern Soul workshops. An honour to be awarded a place and in such fine company. Huge thanks for the opportunity irishwriterscentre.ie/northern-sou...

Teaching this short story course again in spring - fourth and last time for this strand at least - spread the word if you can, mucho thanks 💋 irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/writ...

Beautiful snow garden .. and snow eagle art😉

I received a lovely message of praise for my short story in The Waxed Lemon issue 6 (thanks for publishing it 🍋) apparently it evoked fond memories of a misspent youth 👌So nice when people reach out 🧡

You write a poem 🤔& you edit & mull & send it to a highly-desired publication wishing it a little luck but not holding out much hope 🤞 & after a time they reply to decline 😔but say it went through a few readings & made their shortlist & you breathe & edit & 😊&✍️

Coffee and Issue 6 contributors copy, in the post this morning! Thanks @TheWaxedLemon for publishing my short story amid this great line up of writers. Look at that awesome cover 👌📚