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Irish Writers Centre Open Call for Expressions of Interest in Board of Directors Membership

February 24, 2021 3:55 pm Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

  Irish Writers Centre Open Call for Expressions of Interest in Board of Directors Membership Deadline Extended until Friday 19th March at 1pm The Irish Writers Centre (IWC)  is seeking to add new members to its Board of Directors and to build on its current skill-set of board expertise as it enters into a new and exciting phase of strategic planning which will lead the organisation from 2022- 2026.  The current strategy 2017-2021 can be found here. We are looking for those with a passion for the Arts and an interest in the literary landscape in Ireland.  This Call seeks individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas, having regard also to gender, diversity, and age balance: Writers or those actively engaged in the areas of literature or allied fields* Business leadership with experience of... Read Moreread more.

The Irish Writers Centre Announces 25 New Course Bursaries

February 17, 2021 3:03 pm Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

The Irish Writers Centre Announces 25 New Course Bursaries  After successful pilot schemes for Northern Irish and Irish language writers, the Irish Writers Centre is pleased to announce another round of the Course Bursary initiative, open to all Irish writers and writers resident on the island of Ireland. These bursaries will enable writers to develop their skills through funded places at Irish Writers Centre creative writing courses, and open up access to course entry by subsidising costs to individuals who may not otherwise be able to take a course. 25 Bursaries will be made available in this round.  The IWC is working towards the development of our first equality and diversity policy, and taking steps to promote equality of opportunity for all those living in Ireland, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or... Read Moreread more.

We are hiring an Administrative Assistant

January 15, 2021 4:51 pm Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

ABOUT THE ROLE JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant REPORTING TO: Deputy Director CONTRACT: Part-time, 3 days per week /21 hours per week / 0.6 FTE. Contract for one year, subject to renewal, with six month probation period Hours will be regular based on a three-day week, but may comprise of half-days/evenings or full days and exceptionally, Saturdays. SALARY: €23,660 per annum (€14,196 pro-rata 3 days per week). LOCATION:  Dublin (ordinarily) Online during Covid-19 restrictions.  Please note the post-holder will need to be Dublin-based to carry out the duties of this position. PURPOSE OF ROLE:  This is a new entry level role for someone with a literature or an arts background wishing to join a dedicated team to assist in the delivery of resources and supports to Irish writers.  The role includes a mix of front-facing customer service engagement as well desktop administrative... Read Moreread more.

We are looking for a Deputy Director of the Irish Writers Centre

January 8, 2021 5:16 pm Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

  ABOUT THE ROLE  JOB TITLE:  Deputy Director REPORTING TO: CEO/Director CONTRACT: Full time, permanent for one year, subject to renewal, with six month probation period. SALARY:   €40K p.a. LOCATION:  Dublin (ordinarily) Online during Covid-19 restrictions. Please note the post-holder will need to be Dublin-based to carry out the duties of this position.  PURPOSE OF ROLE: In this new senior-level managerial role, reporting to the CEO/Director, the post holder will have responsibility for the overall management of the IWC’s operations and its resources and finances, its premises and management of the team in Parnell Square. The Deputy Director will support the CEO/Director in the day to day running of the IWC, overseeing the staff team, business development planning, and operational oversight of the organisation.  The Deputy Director will act as line manager to a small but dedicated team focused... Read Moreread more.

Announcing the Winners of Novel Fair 2021

December 18, 2020 10:41 am Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

The competition judges, Rick O’Shea, Yan Ge and Madeleine Keane spent the past several months reading through over 300 entries to the Fair. After much deliberation, they selected the 12 finalists. The entries came from as far afield as The Ivory Coast, Canada, the USA, Scotland, France, Australia and of course Ireland. The genres ranged from Urban Fantasy to Magic Realism with every conceivable novel category in-between. Here we introduce you to the 12 winners who have been telling us a little bit about themselves. Their prize is a chance to meet with Irish and international publishers and literary agents, whether remotely or in person, to pitch their work in order to begin their novel journey. We love Triona Walsh’s profile in this month’s issue of Books Ireland where she writes about both of her Novel Fair journeys! Triona Walsh... Read Moreread more.

Irish Writers Centre ACNI Supported Course Bursaries

December 2, 2020 12:49 pm Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

Irish Writers Centre ACNI Supported Course Bursaries With thanks to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, the Irish Writers Centre is pleased to announce the second round of course bursary applications for Northern Irish Writers. These bursaries will enable writers to develop their skills through funded places at Irish Writers Centre creative writing courses, and open up access to course entry by subsidising costs to individuals who may not otherwise be able to take a course.  The IWC is working towards the development of our first equality and diversity policy, and taking steps to promote equality of opportunity for all those living in Ireland, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, civil or family status, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller Community, as well as socio-economic background.  Bursary recipients will receive course credit worth €165 towards a course... Read Moreread more.

52 Writers Awarded Irish Writers Centre Course Bursaries

November 6, 2020 5:00 pm Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

  The Irish Writers Centre is delighted to announce that 52 writers have now been awarded Course Bursaries through our new pilot scheme which will run through Autumn/Winter. These bursaries will enable the selected writers to develop their skills through funded places on Irish Writers Centre creative writing courses, and open up access to course entry by subsidising costs to individuals who may not otherwise be able to participate.  Our writing courses span across a range of genres, and they are tailored to fit the needs and interests of writers at each stage of their writing journey. Many writers who have taken writing courses at the IWC have gone on to achieve publishing deals and literary success. We look forward to following the journeys of our bursary recipients as they develop their creative writing with us and to hear about the impact this opportunity offers... Read Moreread more.

Announcing the Recipients of our Irish Language Writer-in-their-Residence scheme

October 19, 2020 9:29 am Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

  We are delighted to announce the recipients of our Irish Language Writer-in-their-Residence scheme! Réaltán Ní Leannáin and Sadhbh Devlin will both be receiving financial support to develop an existing work in progress. Over the next few weeks, these two writers will also be documenting their experiences of creating work under the current restrictions.  The aim of this opportunity is to support writers in exploring the challenges of creating during this period, and to share their process with a wider audience. You can follow Réaltán and Sadhbh through the #WritersInTheirResidence hashtag on Twitter and Instagram. Réaltán Ní Leannáin Belfast-born Réaltán Ní Leannáin moved to Dublin in the 1980’s. She is living there since. She was Writer-in-Residence in DCU in 2019 and Other Words in 2016. Réaltán started writing a blog, Turas Amháin, in 2009. Since then she has published a poetry collection, Turas Ailse (Coiscéim, 2011), a... Read Moreread more.

Special Offer on IWC Membership

October 14, 2020 10:10 am Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

  This week we are delighted to announce that we will be running a special offer on our Membership! Sign up to become an Irish Writers Centre member for €60 today and your membership will be valid until December 2021.  The Irish Writers Centre is a home for literature and writers, by signing up to become a member you are joining a robust network of writers in Ireland and abroad. Your membership also helps us to continue our work in providing vital supports to writers. Irish Writers Centre members will receive exclusive access to recorded information sessions, which offer advice on topics such as publishing contracts, applying for bursaries and submitting to literary journals. As a member, you will have the opportunity to promote your work to our network of writers through our bi-monthly members’ letter. Membership benefits also include discounts on... Read Moreread more.

Announcing our 2020 IWC/DBF Young Writer Delegates

October 14, 2020 10:10 am Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

  We’re delighted to announce that the 2020 IWC/DBF Young Writer Delegates are Sophie Furlong Tighe, Conor Fallon, Sarah Little, and Seirce Mhac Conghail. Now in its third year, the IWC Young Writer Delegates Programme gives young writers an opportunity to immerse themselves in an (online) literature festival and to contribute to it as active participants. We’re excited to announce that this year’s Dublin Book Festival Delegates will receive mentorship from acclaimed author Louise O’Neill!  You can keep up with the Young Writer Delegates on their Instagram page, and through the Irish Writers Centre and ILFD social media channels. Sophie Furlong Tighe is a poet and theatre student based in Dublin. They are the Editor of Icarus Magazine. Their poetry has been featured at the DU Players Resilience Festival, in Sonder Magazine, Variant Lit, and This Is Not Where I Belong* among others. Their debut zine, LIGHTWEIGHT, was... Read Moreread more.

Get 10% Off on Selected Autumn Courses

September 30, 2020 3:23 pm Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

Online writing courses are a great way to develop your creative writing safely from home. Our Autumn 2020 Programme is one of our most varied course programmes to date. We are now offering a special discount on a selection of our online Autumn courses! Just use the code AUTUMNSALE when you get to the checkout to receive your discount. Have a look at the courses below to see what’s on offer. Beyond Language: Creatively Writing in English as a Second Language with Sree Sen Hosted by journalist and author Sree Sen, Beyond Language is a 6-week course for writers who have English as a second language. Whether it is journalism, blogging or general creative writing, the course will focus on ways to embrace one’s cultural identity and navigate the ways of English language writing.  There will be discussions ranging from... Read Moreread more.

“You have everything to gain. Be brave.” – Olivia Fitzsimons on her Novel Fair journey

September 11, 2020 11:35 am Published by IWC_admin Leave your thoughts

Olivia Fitzsimons is a northerner living in Greystones, County Wicklow. She entered Novel Fair 2020 with The Quiet Whispers Never Stop and was subsequently signed by Brian Langan’s Storyline Agency.  Hi Olivia, Could you tell us a bit about yourself? I’m originally from Northern Ireland but now live in Wicklow. I worked in the film industry before taking time out to raise my kids. I’ve been writing fiction for three years and I wrote my first short story on my phone while my kids did junior athletics and sent it off to one free competition my friend saw in the paper. That was the Sunday Business Post/Penguin Short Story contest and my story was shortlisted. It didn’t win but it started my writing journey. Nothing happened for a year afterwards. Then I got accepted onto the Stinging Fly Six Month Fiction Course,... Read Moreread more.