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- General | 10.05.12
Expat writers’ group, Writers Abroad, are looking for short stories, non-fiction pieces and poetry on the general theme of relationships around the world, for a new anthology. 'Foreign Encounters', the group's third anthology, will be print-published and later available as an e-book.
- Guest Blog | 01.05.12
Everyone knows that self-publishing is a game-changer. But could the writing improve - and in turn, become more respected - by going through the editorial process? Editor and writer, John Kenny, thinks so...
- General | 26.04.121
Mary Costello published her first short story in the mid-90s and was promptly shortlisted for a Hennessy Prize, but then didn't publish another story until 2010. Two years later, her wonderful debut collection of short stories, The China Factory, has been published by The Stinging Fly, and looks set for great success. Here Mary tells us about those years of not publishing, how voice is central to all her stories, and how she feels about the prospect of finally being published...
- General | 19.04.12
SCD Goff's debut novel, "Lady Languish", is a whole world away from your usual cookie-cutter YA fiction. She spoke to Writing4all about her experiences of writing the book, the importance of setting, and how her experiences in the publishing industry convinced her that great books do sometimes slip through the net...
- Guest Blog | 19.04.122
Tim Smyth, Youth Ambassador at Headstrong, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, recently decided to take some time out of his PhD in English Literature. Here he reflects on the connection between writing and mental health - and how the lessons that can be learned from writing may also be applied to good mental health.
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