Three of the most exciting contemporary voices on the Irish literary scene come together to discuss their bold and lyrical latest works with fellow writer Rachel Connolly. Irish Women Writers: Wendy Erskine, Gráinne O'Hare, Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin Wendy Erskine is the author of two short story collections, Sweet Home and Dance Move. She was shortlisted...
Tha Pàirc na Camais agus Comhairle nan Leabhraichean toilichte a ràdh gu bheil gairm fhosgailte ann airson tagraidhean Muinntireas do Sgrìobhaiche Gàidhlig Òg! Is e muinntireas làn-mhaoinichte do sgrìobhadairean Gàidhlig eadar 18 agus 30 a th’ anns a’ Mhuinntireas do Sgrìobhaiche Gàidhlig Òg, a thathas a’ tabhann airson an treasamh turas. Bidh am muinntireas dà-sheachdain seo a’...
From the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize website: We’re looking for new and original fiction under 3,500 words. Stories can be any length (up to 3,500 words) style, or subject. There is no set theme. £7 per story. Max three entries per person. PRIZES 1st Prize – £200 2nd Prize – £125 3rd...
From the competition website: Seán Ó Faoláin International Short Story Competition Open for entries 1 May – 31 July Word limit: 3,000 Closing date: 31st July (midnight) Entry fee: €19 per story The competition is open to original, unpublished and unbroadcast short stories in the English language of 3,000 words or fewer. The story can be on any subject, in any...
From the competition's website: Since 2016, Aurora has provided a platform for writers, offering a prize that is truly national (and international) with its heart in the East Midlands. Our judges have included some of the region’s leading literary lights, with names such as Joanna Cannon, Casey Bailey, Mahsuda Snaith, Alison Moore, Jon McGregor,...