The British Book Awards have announced the Island of Ireland finalists for both the 2026 Small Press of the Year and the 2026 Library of the Year. 2026 Small Press of the Year The Island of ...

The Irish Writers Centre is delighted to announce its 2026 programme of Irish-language activity, funded by Foras na Gaeilge and the Arts Council of Ireland. The programme reflects the ...

Competition deadline: 2nd May 2026 The Mo Siewcharran Prize 2026 is now open for submissions from romance and psychological thriller writers. Hosted by Bookouture, the prize gives commercial ...

Author Michael Clemenger on the deliberate downplaying of the role of the women of Cumann na Bhan who fought in the 1916 Rising and the subsequent civil war. When researching for my book The ...

The British Book Awards 2026 Independent Bookshop of the Year Award, sponsored by book wholesaler Gardners, celebrates stores that are at the centre of local communities, bringing passion and ...

Application deadline: 22nd March 2026 The 2026 Jane Gregory Creative Writing Bursaries for Underrepresented Voices in Crime Fiction: supporting the next generation of crime writers. The Jane ...

How I wrote What To Believe When You Don’t by Paul Rogers. My new book, What to Believe When You Don’t, is the product of my lifelong fascination with the world we live in. Then, years ago, I read ...

Guided by John Yorke, author of the bestselling book Into the Woods, and the UK’s leading narrative expert, you’ll learn how to craft a storyline, shape character arcs, sustain tension and ensure your ...

This 18-week online course will equip you with the structural editing techniques used by professional editors, and the confidence to submit your work to agents and publishers – or take the indie ...

You’ll learn the basics of point of view and character creation, how to produce settings that add atmosphere to your writing, and all the essentials for structuring and plotting stories. We’ll also ...

This year-long monthly mentoring programme offers all that and more. It’s for anyone who started a novel and got stuck, as well as writers looking to maintain momentum after finishing a course, and ...