Delighted to see the Irish National Literacy Agency (NALA) win the Cheryl Stephens Innovation Award at the 2025 Plain Language conference in Brussels plainlanguagenetwork.org/conferences/... #writing #editing #plainlanguage

AFEPI Ireland is delighted to share our new blog - and we hope it helps to make your workdays more comfortable. 'Sitting pretty? Ergonomics for workaholics' explains the expert advice on creating a healthy workspace and routine: afepi-ireland.com/blog/sitting... #writing #editing

Did you know there are several major 'versions' of English? The best-known are UK English and US English. For a look into this world, get your ticket via Eventbrite for our next webinar: 'Getting to the point: Editors' roles in shaping transatlantic English' www.eventbrite.ie/e/getting-to...

Collins Dictionaries have just announced their Word of the Year for 2025: 'Vibe-coding'. Never heard of it? Neither did we. Collins describe it as 'a term that captures something fundamental about our evolving relationship with technology'; read more at blog.collinsdictionary.com/language-lov...

Our November webinar features Professor of Linguistics Lynne Murphy exploring Transatlantic English and the direction the English language is taking; tickets available to non-members from Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.ie/e/getting-to...

One hour to our October webinar: Editing Children's Books by Lisa Davis and keep an eye out for the November webinar: Transatlantic English by Lynne Murphy. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite for non-members.

Just in time for Halloween - but we hope it won't be too scary: 'Editing Children's Books' with Lisa Davis, the latest in the fantastic AFEPI Ireland webinar series. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite

Just in time for Halloween - but we hope it won't be too scary: 'Editing Children's Books' with Lisa Davis, the latest in the fantastic AFEPI Ireland webinar series. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/editing-ch...

Just in time for Halloween - but we hope it won't be too scary: 'Editing Children's Books' with Lisa Davis, the latest in the fantastic AFEPI Ireland webinar series. Tickets at €20 from Eventbrite www.eventbrite.ie/e/editing-ch...

Following its runaway success last year, James Joyce's The Dead returns to MoLI from 5 December 2025 to 1 February 2026. Described as a 'perfect adaptation’ and ‘joyous … infectiously festive’, it's sure to be a Christmas winner! Tickets from MoLI: moli.ie/events/the-d...

Interested in knowing more about Children's Books? Check out AFEPI Ireland's October webinar ...

The Dublin Book Festival will soon be here to drive away those winter blues; find events from 5th to 9th November at venues around the city. Highlights include The Dublin Review at 100, a celebration of the magazine's 100th issue: dublinbookfestival.com/event/the-du...

If you've never grown out of children's books, our next webinar is for you: EDITING CHILDREN’S BOOKS with Lisa Davis is coming up on Tuesday 28 October, 11am–12.30pm. Tickets available soon via Eventbrite .

Plan your literary year with the fantastic Words Ireland calendar of writing festivals for 2025. July highlights are the West Cork Literary Festival and the John Hewitt Society International www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

We hosted a very successful July webinar on getting the best from Word styles with trainer Sara Donaldson. Upcoming webinars include Children's Fiction, Contracts and more. Details to be announced. Image by Kyra Starr via Pixabay

Two literary greats to look forward to, in conversation at the Peppercannister Church, Dublin on 2 September 2025: Colm Tóibín in conversation with Joseph O'Connor. Courtesy of Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas. www.eventbrite.ie/e/colm-toibi...

Did you know that by using Word heading styles you can move sections of a document around without copying and pasting? To find out more, register for our online webinar with editor Sara Donaldson: www.eventbrite.ie/e/microsoft-...

There's still time to take in a little Bloomsday to celebrate Joyce's ode to Dublin; see the programme at www.bloomsdayfestival.ie

Parallelism is a powerful rhetorical device that creates a pattern that resonates with the human brain. One oft-quoted example is JFK's 'Liberty' speech: 'Let every nation know ... that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship ... to assure the survival and the success of liberty.'

If Word Styles confuse you, this webinar is for you! Sara Donaldson will demonstrate 'how to use Microsoft Word’s Styles to tighten up your workflow, remain consistent, and navigate documents easily'. Tuesday 1 July 2pm to 3.30pm, tickets from Eventbrite : www.eventbrite.ie/e/microsoft-...

“I came from Sliabh Buidhe, where a crow never flew over the head of an informer.” There must be a name for that figure of speech. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...

Read how language evolves in this interesting article from the Guardian www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Our members have expertise across all fields of writing, editing and publishing. To find the skill you need check our Directory at afepi-ireland.com/member-list

Building on our thriving series of webinars led by experts in editing and writing, we will host a session in July focused on maximizing the use of Word Styles... more information to come. Image by hamonazaryan1 from Pixabay.

Upcoming course with Rebecca Ivory! Build your confidence, explore your identity as a writer, and find joy and purpose in your craft with the help of the acclaimed author of Free Therapy. 🕔6.30pm-8.30pm 🗓️Starts Tuesday 13 May 📍IWC irishwriterscentre.ie/courses/iden...

Opportunities for Writers 🖊️ Check out late April, May and June deadlines for submissions, competitions, bursaries, residencies and other opportunities! 🔗Read the FULL LIST here: irishwriterscentre.ie/resources/co...

Our members are professionally trained editors, proofreaders and indexers, and many are writers themselves. For writing and training help, check our website afepi-ireland.com

Coming up soon and always a treat - Dalkey Book Festival - from 12 to 15 June. Featuring an event on local hero Roger Casement, and talks by Nature Boy, Joseph O'Neill and Steven Pinker. Tickets selling fast! www.dalkeybookfestival.org/thursday

AFEPI Ireland is now on Bluesky!

The next 'First Friday' at the Museum of Literature Ireland (MOLI) takes place on Friday 2 May, 6pm, featuring an exhibition exploring Oscar Wilde's De Profundis, a creative writing workshop, discussion, reading and music. Find out more at moli.ie/events