What I’m Doing Instead of the Thing I’m Supposed to be Doing
Yes, it’s time wasting, and yes I have plenty of other things I should doing and yet it makes me ponder on the nature of our existence
Mrs Finnegan is Stumped
Mrs Finnegan has a blockage and hopes devoted readers can help – especially writers and drafters of binding contracts.
The Dragon’s Den for Writers – Ireland’s Novel Fair for Unpublished Novelists
The Novel Fair in Dublin is an annual event that all emerging writers should have in their sights. Entries are welcome from anywhere in the world as long as you can make the February Fair online or in-person.
Free to enter International History and Myth Short Story Prize
Love history? Like a good myth? The Ink of Ages Fiction Prize is one for you. Run by World History Encyclopaedia and sponsored by Oxford University Press, there are two categories: What you … Continue reading
A Title! A Title! Mrs Finnegan is Quite Overcome
You will no DOUBT, dear reader, recall that some weeks ago I asked you to suggest a title for my forthcoming book. There were THREE choices: (A) A Housekeeper’s Homely … Continue reading
International Competition for Novel Extracts
Will 6000 words taken from your unpublished novel win you fame and fortune?
Well no, but it might get you a consultation with an agent and $3000.
But as the old lottery slogan said, you have to be in it to win it…
Back to School…
It’s September 1st and the start of the academic year is fast approaching. That’s my thin excuse for mentioning my writing guide Back to Creative Writing School. It’s got a … Continue reading
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