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'The Foundation programme has been a really important part of my development as an early-career writer.'

'The IWC/DBF Foundation Programme guided me through the literary world in Ireland.'

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🖊️Opportunities for writers!

Each month we do a roundup of competitions, submissions & opportunities for writers. Here are a few deadlines we want to highlight this May.

📷CharlieByrne'sBooks beautiful storefront in Galway.

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The sun is out at the National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh, and we’re setting off on our walking tour with Donna Mullen as she talks about her newly published book Make Your Home a Nature Reserve 🍃

⭐️ Fantastic opportunity with our friends over at The O'Brien Press ⬇️ ⭐️

Take a course with us for free!

Apply for a course bursary by Monday 6 May 2024.

These bursaries will enable writers in Ireland to develop their skills through funded places on our creative writing courses.

The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon supported.

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🍃 Last tickets remain to join writer and ecologist Donna Mullen for an afternoon walk in the stunning National Botanic Gardens Kilmacurragh this Thursday May 2nd as she discusses her new book just published by The O'Brien Press 🍃🎟️➡️ bit.ly/3TzuPwk

Happy #PoetryDayIRL 😊 Don’t forget to tag us as you read,write and share a poem today 📖✍️

We’re thrilled to be doing this #CoverReveal for our friends at Little Island Books for #ChasingTheShyTown , the wonderful new tale by Erika McGann. Illustrated by Toni Galmés, cover design by Niall McCormack. Publishing June 6th. Find out more and pre-order over at Little Island Books!

We can’t wait! ✨

📚Are you working on your first novel?

Attend the online launch event for #NovelFair , our literary competition for first-time novelists to meet with publishers and agents!

🗓️ Wed 24 April 2024
🎟️Book free ticket: irishwriterscentre.ie/whats-on/novel…
Read thread for more info🧵

We’re delighted to be collaborating with Irish Writers Centre once again for the Foundation Programme, full details and submission guidelines over on the IWC website! ⬇️

📣Applications now open!

With support from @dublincitycouncil, we are delighted to offer 20 subsidised associate memberships for writers who are living in the Dublin City Council area.

Deadline: Mon 6 May, 2024 at 5:00pm

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The Dublin Review is hiring a part-time Deputy Publisher. This is an administrative role, requiring strong organisational and customer service skills. Deadline: Monday, 29 April. Full details below.
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Tom Gunning telling us more about the amazing wood wide web at this morning’s walk on the most beautiful spring day in Powerscourt Gardens 🍃

New Irish Communities writing sessions are back!

These sessions are ideal for non-native English speakers who are interested in writing creatively in English. 🖊️

Join us on Saturday mornings... (first session takes place on Sat 20 April, 2024)

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Pssst! New courses added to our May programme...

There are some great picks next month! From writing healing poems, kickstarting your nonfiction book to bringing a short story to life🖊️

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🧵See thread for this week's top picks

Full house tonight gaining great insights into building strong emotional health with Gerry Hussey and Clare McKenna

The Townhall at Windmill QTR looking fine ahead of tonight’s event with Gerry Hussey and Clare McKenna! ✨