All writers who submitted to Issue VIII have now been notified. Do get in touch if you still haven’t heard back! We won’t lie to ye, this decision was arduous. We were honestly astounded by the quality of your submissions and, if funding allowed, we would be publishing every single one of yis. Thank youContinue reading “Announcing our Issue VIII Contributors!”
Author Archives: sonderlit
Writing Opportunities May 2023
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 journalContinue reading “Writing Opportunities May 2023”
Writing Prompt: May 2023
What better way to spend May Day than by sparking creativity? It’s a time for new beginnings, amirite? Prompt: What’s your favourite song? Can you hear it in your head? What kind of feelings does it evoke in you? What story is it trying to tell? Play it in the background on a loop —Continue reading “Writing Prompt: May 2023”
Writing Opportunities April 2023
What else is the long weekend for? Writing submissions open during April 2023! The Pig’s Back Deadline: 15th April. The Pig’s Back seeks submissions of previously unpublished fiction and non-fiction. They accept work from anywhere in the world but currently can only accept English language pieces. They do not accept poetry. All contributors will receiveContinue reading “Writing Opportunities April 2023”
Writing Prompt: April 2023
Spring has officially sprung! Let the fresh air motivate you, the glimmer of sun guide you to your desk, and the blossom of flowers force a pen into your hand. No excuses, it’s time to get creative! Prompt: You find strange, muddy footprints leading up to your front door. This can be mysterious, funny, evenContinue reading “Writing Prompt: April 2023”
Issue VII Now Available!
That’s right, it’s publication day for Issue VII: Identity featuring Sue Rainsford! Issue VII features short stories, creative nonfiction, poetry and flash fiction. These stories centre around the theme of identity and the idea of sonder – the realisation that passersby have a mind as complex as your own. Including contributions by:
Issue VII Launch Party!
Well, are yis ready? Come and celebrate our first issue since receiving Arts Council funding! Expect readings from our featured writer Sue Rainsford and our contributors, plus a bit of craic agus ceol. Join us at The Library Room in Lost Lane on Thursday 23rd March at 6pm. You can pick up a copy onContinue reading “Issue VII Launch Party!”
Pre-order Giveaway!
Pre-order Issue VII by March 23rd 2023 and be in with the chance to WIN a 6-month book subscription service from Marrowbone Books! Marrowbone Books’ book subscriptions offers a bit of that second-hand bookshop serendipity conveniently delivered to your door. Each month, subscribers are treated to a good second-hand paperback, hand-selected from their shelves. SelectionsContinue reading “Pre-order Giveaway!”
Writing Opportunities February/March 2023
Writing submissions open between February and March: at your service! Spotlight First Novel Award Deadline: 14th February. Now in its twelfth year, Spotlight First Novel Award is our way of celebrating and encouraging new writers. Every year we profile the winner and offer them transitional support at a key stage. The Award is aimed atContinue reading “Writing Opportunities February/March 2023”
Submissions now open!
Submissions are now open for Issue VIII! We are looking for short stories, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, and cover artwork all based on the theme of BELONGING. We especially encourage work from previously unpublished writers.