Peer review workshop for writers of poetry and flash fiction will begin at the Munster Literature Centre .Patrick Cotter

Cork Peer review Workshop

A new weekly peer review workshop for writers of poetry and flash fiction will begin at the Munster Literature Centre and run every Friday morning of July/August. 

The workshop will be facilitated by Patrick Cotter director of the Centre.  

There will be a maximum of ten places and participants must have had either a poem or a piece of flash fiction published in a professional publication. 

It is envisaged many of the participants will already have books published. 

There will be a nominal charge each week of €5 to cover coffee and photocopies.  

If you are interested in taking part email Patrick at munsterlit@eircom.net

The Limerick Writers' Centre Presents Lunch Time Poetry -The Hunt Museum

George Orwell on writing

Doire Press launch

		By touching the pulse of some of the highways and byways of the city and county, the authors of these twenty stories bring into sharp relief Galway's human heart and soul in all its joy and sorrow, in all its aspirations and disappointments, in all its victories and defeats. It is, in effect, the alternate guide to this beloved city and county of ours, filling in all the gaps left out by the official guides, giving a real sense of what makes it the magical place it is to live in. Des Kenny Galway Stories, featuring many of Ireland's best contemporary writers, takes the reader on an intimate tour of the city and county of Galway.The launch will feature readings three authors in the anthology: Mary Costello, author of 'Sleeping with a Stranger' (also featured in her collection The China Factory, Stinging Fly, 2012); Alan McMonagle, author of 'Women Drivers on Taylor's Hill (also featured in his collection, Psychotic Episodes, Arlen House, 2013); and Nuala Ní Chonchúir, author of 'Cri de Coeur' (also featured in her collection Mother America, New Island, 2012). The collection includes stories byAileen Armstrong, Celeste Auge, Kevin Barry, Edward Boyne, Ger Burke, Mary Costello, Susan Millar DuMars, Lisa Frank, Julian Gough, James Martyn Joyce, Hugo Kelly, Mike McCormack, Alan McMonagle, Geraldine Mills, Conor Montague, Jim Mullarkey, Nuala Ní Chonchúir, Moya Roddy, Olaf Tyaransen and John Walsh.

Dublin Book Festival’s

Work for The DBF!!

One of Dublin’s largest and most vibrant book festival is looking for three interns to assist in the organisation and marketing of this year’s festival, which will take place from the 14th – 17th November 2013. Successful candidates will need to able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a dynamic team.This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to get first hand experience of running a festival and working within the arts. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop relationships with authors and publishers in addition to getting a hands-on overview of what it means to organise a large-scale event. All internships will be based in Dublin, however, hours are flexible and candidates have the option of working largely from home.

Online Marketing Intern
The successful candidate will work with the Dublin Book Festival’s in-house web content manager and develop relevant online content which they will post and publicise on the festival website, www.dublinbookfestival.com. This will include the opportunity to conduct interviews with participating authors as well as managing social media competitions and PR exercises. Marketing experience as well as a working knowledge of the publishing industry would be desirable, but not essential.

Administrative Assistants
We are also looking for two administrative assistants to help in organising this year’s festival. These assistants will work closely with the Programme Director in developing this year’s programme as well as liaising with authors, booksellers and publishers in order to make sure that the structure of the festival runs smoothly. Candidates must be proficient in MS Office programmes, have fluent English and a knowledge of the publishing industry would be desirable, but not essential. We are looking for people with excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team.
*The internships offered are unpaid, however, travel expenses will be covered in addition to payment for days worked during the festival itself. To apply for any of these internships, send a current CV and Covering letter to julianne@dublinbookfestival.com.

Story Time

Hughes de Beaumont1874–1947

The Visit of the Poor Relations
c. 1910
French School

Hughes de Beaumont1874–1947
French School

McLellan Poetry Prize

McLellan Poetry Prize

The McLellan Poetry Prize is awarded in memory of Robert McLellan the poet, playwright and short story writer who spent his working life in High Corrie on the Isle of Arran.

Once again we will be offering a first prize of £1000 (along with 11 other prizes and commendations). 

Poems will be judged by Peter and Ann Sansom, who will present the prizes in person at a special festival event on 30th August. 

Deadline: 30th June 2013 

Poems should:

• be no more than 80 lines  
• Have a title
• This is an international competition, open to all.
• be in English, 
• be previously unpublished 
• must not have won a prize in any other competition.

Fee: £5 per poem and £4 each for three or more poems. Cheques drawn on a UK bank

or Pay Online

Full details can be found at http://www.arranart.com/atat/poetry.html