A Podcast of the Literature Bursary Clinic held at the Irish Writers Centre in June 2017. The podcast includes advice on how best to apply for the Literature Bursary Award which has deadlines at various times during the year.

Literature Bursary Clinic

Catherine Ryan Howard delivers a talk on Self Publishing as part of Words Ireland Writers Café series.

Writers Café: Is Self Publishing for You? with Catherine Ryan Howard

Book publicist Peter O’Connell guides writers through the process of preparing for a book launch. Find out what to expect from your publisher/publicist and what you can do in addition to boost your book’s exposure.  Peter takes you step by step through the publicity process and prepare you for your next launch.

Writers Café: Book Publicity with Peter O'Connell

Paul Perry looks at how to write standout applications for grants and bursaries – with a focus on Arts Council bursaries and local arts office grants. The podcast focusses on the art of convincing judging panels that your work is of a high quality, that financial support is necessary, and how to contextualise your work within the wider literary landscape. He will also give an insider's knowledge of the mindset of judging panels and their processes of selection, offering essential advice and tips throughout. This event was part of the Rolling Sun Book Festival.

Words Ireland Writers Cafés

Applying for Literature Bursaries and Grants

Words Ireland informal grouping of literature organisations which have united in a joint endeavour to represent and better serve the Irish writer.

Words Ireland

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