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'Trying to mine our notoriously unreliable memories after the fact can be tough going' Author Jack Rathmell shares a few of the things he learned in the writing of How the Rhino Lost His Horn . . . Read: writing.ie/resources/thin… #bookX

Sharon Black tells us about her new writing room and the huge improvement it has made to her writing process . . . Love Like the (Real) Reel Thing published with @PoolbegBooks writing.ie/interviews/whe…

'Constructing a prologue is not an easy thing to do, so my first tip would be to read as many examples as possible, deconstructing the factors that either draw you into the main text, or push you away from it. @cathokin ~ How to Add Value with a Prologue writing.ie/resources/add-…

How to Add Value with a Prologue by @catherineh66267, author of The Girl Who Told the Truth. Thanks to @writing_ie for sharing! ow.ly/CTnE50XVhFL

'Whether it is a bustling city, a remote village, or an entirely imagined world, the SETTING helps writers create atmosphere, establish context, and guide readers into the world of the novel.' Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan Read: writing.ie/resources/sett… #writingtips

Congratulation @samblakebooks 👏 The twisty, gripping #YourEveryMove is now a No. 1 Bestseller and it can be yours for ONLY 99p so don't miss out (& of course tell your friends!!) Pick up a copy today: amzn.eu/d/0sx4phP Inspired by: writing.ie/interviews/cri…

'My first epic fantasy for adults, Sister Wake, comes out on the 15th of January. It’s an exploration of Ireland’s rebel history through forbidden science, enormous, monstrous gods, and unwilling saints' ~ Dave Rudden Read: writing.ie/interviews/sis… @d_ruddenwrites #sisterwake

'It’s a rare thing for someone deciding on a career in food writing on leaving college, so, whether your 21 or 65 the good news is: it’s never too late!' Getting into Food Writing by Kate Ryan Read: writing.ie/resources/gett… @flavourIE

The Mairtín Crawford Awards 2026 ✨Submissions deadline: 11th March 2026 Aimed at writers working towards their first full collection of poetry, short stories, or a novel. Read: writing.ie/writing-comps/… @CrescentArts #WritingCommunity

The Bridport Short Story Prize 2026 ✨Competition deadline: 31st May 2026 The short story prize is open to writers of any nationality writing in English aged 16 and over at the time of the closing date. Read: writing.ie/writing-comps/… @BridportPrize #WritingCommunity

The Cúirt New Writing Prize 2026 Application deadline: 31st January 2026 Four categories: poetry, short fiction, essay and Irish Language poetry and short fiction. Read: writing.ie/writing-comps/… #writers #WritingCommunity @CuirtFestival

'Writers should include their writing plans too. Make them just as important as your other resolutions and make plans that you can stick to.' Managing New Year Resolutions in your Writing: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan Read: writing.ie/resources/mana… #WritingCommunity

'There is an odd sensation when you finish a project when you type ‘THE END.’ A mix of elation and anti-climax; and that is how I felt when I completed The Payout Game. (Release date 24/01/26).' The Payout Game by Robert Craven Read: writing.ie/interviews/the… #bookX #writing

'If you talk to crime writers about where they get their ideas from, very often their books originate in stories of real crimes that have for some particular reason stuck in their head.' Where Do Ideas Come From? Your Every Move by @samblakebooks Read: writing.ie/interviews/cri…

Submissions Call: Metachrosis Literary Magazine ✨Deadline: 28th February 2026 Accepting all forms of art and writing. Read more: writing.ie/resources/meta…

Submissions Call: Full Set Submissions deadline: open 'Submissions of full-length and essay-length works from authors (or their agents) of current affairs and business titles. We will endeavour to respond to all submissions.' Read more: writing.ie/resources/full… #writing

@writing_ie celebrates Stepsisters, anthology of leading contemporary voices writing in Irish today. #translation Eight writers. Sixteen unforgettable stories. Translated from Irish for the first time. mercierpress.ie/books/stepsist… writing.ie/interviews/ste…

'Writing a short story is an opportunity to distil imagination, emotion, and meaning into a concise and engaging form.' Writing a Short Story: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan Read more: writing.ie/resources/writ… #WritingCommunity #writertwt #writingtips

'You know you’re serious about researching your next novel when you find yourself falling off a mountain doing it.' Author Charles Harris tells all about researching his latest novel, Play Me Read more: writing.ie/interviews/pla… @chasharris #writerscommunity #bookx