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”

NEW: Announcing Issue VII’s featured writer!

With the aim of helping previously unpublished writers on their journey, and thanks to the generous support of Arts Council Ireland, we are thrilled to announce that Issue VII and Issue VIII will feature one established author, who will explore the themes of each issue and offer insights for readers and writers alike. We couldContinue reading “NEW: Announcing Issue VII’s featured writer!”

Writing Opportunities December 2022

Planning on taking the festive period to brush up on your submissions? Mum’s the word — look no further. Nine Pens: Natural Beauty Ecopoetry Anthology Deadline: 31st December 2022. What we are interested in most of all is poetry that engages with place – specifically the National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty ofContinue reading “Writing Opportunities December 2022”

Announcing our Issue VII Contributors!

All writers who submitted to Issue VII have now been notified. Do get in touch if you still haven’t heard back! Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts for choosing us to submit towards. It’s not easy putting your work out there, so give yourselves a pat on the back! We really hope youContinue reading “Announcing our Issue VII Contributors!”