Points of View - writing.ie
6 days ago · 10 October 2024. The point of view with which you tell your story is an important consideration. It is the lens through which your reader experiences your narrative. Choosing who to tell the story and how they tell it can influence that experience. I have put together some useful articles and podcasts that explain point of view and share tips ...
Emerging Author Dagger
2 days ago · The Emerging Author Dagger (formerly the Debut Dagger) is an international competition, open to anyone in the world writing in English, for a crime novel opening (max. 3,000 words) and synopsis (max. 1,500 words). The crime novel – of any subgenre; including but not limited to thriller, noir, cosy mystery, suspense, police procedural; spy ...
The Difficult Second Book - writing.ie
2 days ago · A successful business redesigning other people’s homes, a best friend who runs the company with her, and a long-term boyfriend, James. When her ex-boyfriend, Matt Deveraux returns from America and buys Wicklow’s historic Granary House, Daisy pitches for its re-design. But Matt was Daisy’s first love – and Daisy had hoped he’d be her ...
Booksellers by Felicity Hayes-McCoy
2 hours ago · About the author. Felicity Hayes-McCoy, author of the best-selling Finfarran series, was born in Dublin, Ireland. She studied literature at UCD before moving to England in the 1970s to train as an actress. Her work as a writer ranges from TV and radio drama and documentary, to screenplays, music theatre, memoir and children’s books.
Irish Bestsellers 5th October 2024 - Writing.ie
4 days ago · Transworld Grp. 451. 20. Sophie: The Final Verdict. Molony, Senan. Hachette Books Ireland Grp. 444. Data Supplied by Nielsen BookScan taken from the Irish Consumer Market week ending 5th October 2024. Mass Market Fiction.
Competition: Fresh Pages, New Stories - Writing.ie
Nov 24, 2023 · Competition deadline: 15th January 2024. Entries are now open for Fresh Pages, New Stories: The 2023/24 Creative Writing Competition supported by the All Ireland Scholarships (AIS). The All Ireland Scholarships is delighted to present a brand new public category to its annual Creative Writing Competition!
The Seven Rules of Writing - Writing.ie
Barrister and author Rachel Fehily brings you a wry look at the essentials of writing – take note! 1. Domesticity is the Enemy. I write at home and it’s a disaster. I have a computer set up on a desk in the house and I pretend to myself that I can access it whenever I feel like it and fit in my writing around my legal work and child rearing ...
Structuring An Article by Kate O'Brien - Writing.ie
Kate O'Brien. 17 July 2024. Structuring An Article for Readers: Finding the Flow While Writing. When writing an article, structure is key. I’ve put together a beginner’s guide on how to form the best article for your readers. Writing an article is very different to writing a fictional piece. Articles are generally non-fiction, and about a ...
I am Writing Competitions 2024
May 3, 2024 · Competitions deadline: 28th May 2024. This year, I am Writing have created SEVEN fabulous opportunities to get your writing noticed by industry professionals! We can’t quite believe the line-up ourselves! Whether you are writing crime, thriller, historical fiction, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, MG, YA or picture books, we have the I Am Writing competition for you!
When to Stop Editing: Really Useful Links by Lucy O’Callaghan
15 August 2024. Sometimes, as writers, it isn’t easy to know when to stop editing our work. It can become a constant tinkering even after working on the big stuff. Taking a break away is always a good suggestion and coming back to it with fresh eyes does help. But sometimes we have to realise we can’t do any more to make it better and it ...