Sonder – n. the realisation that each passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own.

An Irish print literary journal publishing short stories, creative nonfiction, and flash fiction.

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The latest writing opportunities for May 2023. It’s a quiet month this time, but let it be an opportunity to come up with new ideas and get writing! If you would like your submissions call listed on our website, please contact us here. Profiles Literary Journal Deadline: 5th May. Profiles is a new Irish journal…

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