[UPDATED 28/1/23] It’s that time again, when writers everywhere are filled with a fresh New Yearsy resolve to polish up those unfinished short stories and put work out into the world. Besides inspiration, determination and a decent supply of snacks, you also need some idea of where to aim for when ready. And so I… Read More Short story competitions 2023
Eagle-eyed readers may have spotted one or two mentions of Cork literary salon Fiction at the Friary on this blog in the past. Among the many interesting people I’ve met there is Cork-based writer Catherine Kirwan. The very first time we spoke, Catherine had just had some interesting news about a manuscript she had tentatively… Read More Darkest Truth author Q&A
I’m still not getting time to read much at the moment as I’m spending my days at the hospital with my poorly mum. But I did see a few things I enjoyed this week, and am sharing them so I’ll feel as if I’ve made some effort to keep my commitment. Rankin on writing First was Ian Rankin’s… Read More The weekly herding: new writers and old routines
Word herding 