Irish Bestsellers Week Ending 11th July 2026 Writing.ie is the only place that you'll find the weekly Irish bestseller list online! Click to see the top 20 books and the top 10 in each category....

The Bridport Memoir Prize 2026 Competition deadline: 30th September 2026 The Bridport Memoir Prize is open internationally to writers aged 16+ writing in English....

Out in the Cold by Poraic Cahill Out in the cold . . . I was coming out of M&S on Upper Liffey Street a few weeks back, having purchased a woollen jumper when a fella sitting on the pavement to the right of the doors asked “Have you got any spare coins”....

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 three decades helping authors build successful and enduring careers....

Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2027 Editor Alysoun Owen on Why the Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook continues to be the essential guide for writers ....

The Madman by Henning Mankell The Madman by Henning Mankell Henning Mankell was a Swedish novelist, dramatist, and screenwriter, who died in 2015....

No Reason to Live by Liam Flood No Reason to Live is the second of four novels featuring Mike Lyons, an ex-cop, born in Ireland but who has spent most of his life in the British police....

Surviving a Writing Career by Joss Wood Joss Wood, author of the just-published Summerween, on how to survive a writing career. Become a writer, they said....

Full Set Announce Latest Acquisition Publisher Full Set has acquired God Among Men: Why the French Hate Emmanuel Macron by Joseph Ataman as the first title of its spring 2027 current affairs list. ...

Submissions Call: Writers at Waterford Libraries Journal Submissions deadline: 31st July 2026 Waterford Libraries are delighted to invite submissions from writers based in Waterford for the first Writers at Waterford Libraries Journal....

Séamus Almost Famous by Jessica Scott-Whyte TV was the driving force behind how I wrote my new middle-grade comedy: Séamus Almost Famous…...

My (Re)Writing Desk by Simon Forsyth Might your writing desk also become a site for rewriting? asks Simon Forsyth. And what new stories might get written as a result?...

The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan I really enjoyed The Queen of Dirt Island, written by Irish writer Donal Ryan, who has won many writing awards....

Irish Bestsellers Week Ending 4th July Writing.ie is the only place that you'll find the weekly Irish bestseller list online, published every Saturday. Click through to see the movers and the shakers in this week's bestseller chart....

The Founder of Kindlepreneur is coming to Dublin June 20th This year’s Dublin Writers’ Conference features 29 speakers on 20th June. Among them is Dave Chesson, founder of one of the most influential sites for indie authors in the United States. Click to book :…

Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition 2026 Competition deadline: 9th August 2026 The Frances Browne Literary Festival has officially launched its call for submissions for the 2026 Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition....

The Milk Delivery by Margaret Galvin I love milk bottles. Nowadays I have to make do with the small squat ones on café tables, retro objects between sugar bowls and wildflowers in jam pots....

Anthology Nature Writing Competition 2026 Competition deadline: 30th September 2026 The Anthology Nature Writing Competition is created to celebrate the beauty of the natural world, inspire literary excellence and encourage…...

The Life Swap by Jeananne Craig Jeananne Craig, author of The Life Swap, on ‘finding the funny' - using humour to explore difficult subjects ....

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 publication. For many writers, the querying process can feel daunting, as it requires not only a strong manuscript but also careful…

Becoming a Writer by Julie Savanth I’m now often asked how I became a writer. The answer is not straightforward because writing was not my first act of reinvention....

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 Rain…...

The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award 2026 Submissions deadline: 31st August 2026 The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award celebrates outstanding writers. The Award was launched after the publication of Aesthetica Magazine, as a way to support the next generation of literary talent....

Cliveden Literary Festival 2026 Returning for its ninth year, the Cliveden Literary Festival is a unique forum for lively discussion, thought-provoking ideas, and political debate....

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, there are certain rules when it comes to writing humour....

Witty Wicklow Writers Contest 2026 Competition deadline: 31st August 2026 Witty Wicklow Writers is a literary initiative and magazine published by Ring of Culture, dedicated to celebrating emerging and established voices through publication, conversation and cultural exchange....

Writing Beyond the Battlefield: The Healers’ War by Olive Collins Olive Collins on the writing of The Healers' War: a story of survival, faith, and the impossible choices people make in the shadow of war....

Our Song by Anna Carey I have literally just finished reading the book Our Song, by the Irish author Anna Carey this morning....

The Michel Déon Prize for Non-Fiction The Royal Irish Academy (RIA), in association with the Department of Foreign Affairs, has announced the six shortlisted titles for the 2026 Michel Déon Prize for non-fiction....

Irish Bestsellers 27th June 2026 Writing.ie is the only place that you can find the weekly Irish bestseller list online, and as summer is upon us, books are being enthusiastically bought for the plane, beach and garden....

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Winners Announced for CWA Dagger Awards 2026 The winners of the prestigious 2026 Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Dagger Awards, which honour the very best in the crime-writing genre, have been announced....

SaveAs Writers’ International Writing Competition 2026 Competition deadline: 30th September 2026 Founded in 2002 by Luigi Marchini and Laurie Porter, SaveAs Writers started as a small group of creative people meeting to critique each other’s poetry and prose....

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The Lit Summer School 2026 The Lit Summer School 2026: Europe’s first youth-led festival of reading and writing opens its first summer school for young festival makers in the South East of Ireland…...

Dealing with Rejection: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan From the archives: Really Useful Links on dealing with rejection . . . Being rejected is part and parcel of being a writer....

Literary Agent Simon Trewin: Gone Too Soon It was with profound sadness that the death of literary agent Simon Trewin was announced by his family on Monday this week....

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SOAP – A History of Sweny’s Pharmacy Lee Sheridan’s 'SOAP: A History of Sweny's Pharmacy' explores the remarkable story behind one of Dublin’s most beloved cultural and literary landmarks....

Eason “Buy One, Gift One” Campaign aimed at nurturing a love of reading in children across the Republic of Ireland. To celebrate the launch The Gruffalo will be embarking on a special tour, visiting select Eason stores around the country. Read more: www.writing.ie/news/eason-b...

The Journals Fleadh 2026 The Journals Fleadh returns for its third year this July, bringing together readers, writers and editors for a vibrant weekend of conversation, workshops and community across Letterkenny and Rathmullan....

Submissions Call: Samhain Harvest Submissions Deadline: 28th August 2026 Samhain Harvest Poetry submissions are invited for an anthology of Poetry funded by Longford Home of Halloween....

The outpouring of love for the passing of our dear friend, literary agent Simon Trewin, has been incredible. 'A star maker, he brought magic into so many people's lives. He will be so sorely missed' Sam Blake Rest in peace, dear Simon 🕯️ simontrewin.co.uk/news/simon-t...

THIS WEDNESDAY: Lucy Jones (translator) of SMALLTOWNNOVELLA by Ronald M. Schernikau in conversation with Frank Wynne

Illustrating Your Story by Ros Hill Ros Hill, author of Sketch, on how his background in illustration helped improve his story - to make it 'original, different, not ordinary' ....

A Tibetan Girl Called Ata by Xiao Hei When my latest novel, A Tibetan Girl Called Ata, was published, I was fully aware of the risks it entailed....

Submissions Call: Fresh Words Submission deadlines: 15th/20th August 2026 Fresh Words - an International Literary Magazine, an independent global literary platform - has announced a series of open calls for submissions and editorial positions for the latter half of 2026....

International Dark Poets Prize Competition deadline: 31st July 2026 The International Dark Poets Prize, the flagship competition from Dark Poets Club, is now open for entries, inviting poets from around the world to submit work that explores the beauty, complexity and emotional depth found within…

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 the challenge easier....

Queen’s Park Book Festival 2026 The Queen’s Park Book Festival is thrilled to reveal an exceptional line-up of authors for its 2026 – and final – edition, showcasing an assorted range of established and emerging talent to celebrate excellent writing in all forms....