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Working your way up in the arts sector
Hilary Copeland on how every piece of experience counts on the course to becoming a creative and cultural professional – an exciting area where there's no typical day
Kith and Kindle: Self-Publishing a Century-Old Family Story
Debut author Aileen Bartlett on piecing together a true tale of childhood in WW1 Belfast and the importance of celebrating our predecessors
A Collection Written in the Stars
The late Seamus Heaney's wife Marie calls upon four centuries of distinguished bards in a new book of nighttime-themed poems and songs
Harry Potter Release Parties to Bewitch Book Lovers in Northern Ireland
Retailers across the country celebrate the latest chapter in J.K. Rowling's fantasy franchise with magical events counting down to its midnight launch on July 31
Magherafelt's Man of Mystery
Crime author Paul Charles on taking the Agatha Christie approach for his latest whodunnit and why fictional detectives needn't be dysfunctional
Third Writers on Writers Festival
Linen Hall Library celebrates a century of women writers in memory of Christina Reid with this year's series of talks, workshops and performances
The Future of NI Poetry
Stephen Connolly on compiling a new generation of voices in Irish literature for a landmark anthology with TS Eliot Prize-winner Sinéad Morrissey
On the Shelf: April 2016
Michael Conaghan lays Ireland's claim to Shakespeare and rounds up this month's must-read releases
Words of Encouragement: Annemarie Neary
The 2014 Michael McLaverty Award winner outlines why writers shouldn't stop short of submitting their works of fiction to the biennial competition
Belfast and Dublin Unite for Two Cities One Book
Author Lia Mills on her Easter Rising-set novel Fallen, chosen to bring the Irish capitals together with a month of reading-related events throughout April
Michael McLaverty Short Story Award Returns
Linen Hall Library launch the biennial competition offering writers the chance to win one of Irish literature's top prizes
Creativity Month Writers in Residence
Authors Martina Devlin and Anthony Quinn share their enthusiasm for the Libraries NI role as duties are split for the first time
The Woman on the Other Side
Ballyclare poet Stephanie Conn on how she turned words of comfort into an award-winning trade ahead of her debut collection's release
On the Shelf: March 2016
In the first of a new column, writer Michael Conaghan considers literature's link with upcoming centenaries and rounds up this month's best releases
Women Aloud NI
One-day literary celebration aims to bring due recognition to our wealth of female authors, poets and storytellers
Irish Pages Consider Life After Heaney
Editor Chris Agee on how the poet's absence has already affected the cultural landscape, as the journal for contemporary writing launches its second tribute issue
Belfast Book Chosen for Historic Big Read
Paul McVeigh's debut novel The Good Son will be the literary focus of the milestone 50th Brighton Festival
Colin Bateman Reports Back
The celebrated writer revisits his newsroom roots in his latest novel, and looks forward to his Paisley/McGuinness script making it to the big screen
Belfast Literature - December 2015
A round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
Troubles Over The Bridge
New memoir tells of late actor Jimmy Ellis' fight against theatre censorship in 1950s Belfast. Listen to an extract read by longtime friend Adrian Dunbar
Doing Justice to Valberg
Author and solicitor Desmond Doherty on the lauded crime series, and adapting to the big screen, ahead of the launch of its third instalment
Sure, Why Would Ye Not? and Other Irish Turns of Phrase
Fermanagh writer Rodney Edwards gives a flavour of his debut book with ten of the uniquely indigenous expressions that pepper its dialogue
Read an Extract from The Faerie Thorn
The title story from debut author Jane Talbot's collection of dark fairy tales is the perfect mood setter for Halloween
An Affirming Flame
Gerald Dawe looks at the life of soldier and poet Francis Ledwidge, one of the inspirations behind his new book on Irish writing and wartime
Aspects Festival Preview
The Irish literary feast's 24th edition reaches out to new corners of Bangor with boundary-pushing events celebrating the written word
John McAllister Does Things By the Book
The Armagh author on how early writing habits and working life during the Troubles continues to shape his acclaimed crime novels
Belfast Literature - August 2015
Round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
Hewitt Finds His Rightful Home
Ulster Museum hosts the returning exhibition recognising the literary legacy of its most celebrated alumni
Read a New Poem by Michael Longley
'The Snowdrops' is taken from the award-winning Belfast poet's new illustrated collection Sea Asters
Five Tips For Getting Published
The Irish Writers Centre offer advice on how to see your work in print before bringing Publishing Day to the Belfast Book Festival
Elaine Gaston
The Ballycastle poet on launching her debut collection on Doire Press and using language to confront the everyday complexities of North Coast life
Humdinger! Children's Story Festival 2015
The celebrated festival returns to Derry with illustrator Nick Sharratt, comedian David O'Doherty and more hosting fun family events from March 23 - 28
Guildhall Press Inspired Festival
One-day literary celebration encourages aspiring writers of all ages in Derry
Top events to check out at Aspects Irish Literature Festival
Heather McGarrigle does her best to narrow down ten highlights from this year's huge programme, not just for book lovers, from September 20 - October 6 in Bangor
'Like moon dust dropped on Armagh': the rapid rise of the John O'Connor arts festival
In just two years, the event has gone from an unknown prospect to one which lights up the city with four days of literary magic
Why there's no right way to becoming a writer
Authors Myra Zepf and Claire Savage reflect on their different routes to publication and share tips for aspiring scribes to carve their own path
Larne-based storyteller gives voice to timeless children's tales
Since moving to Northern Ireland Vicky McFarland has turned her lifelong love of books into a business of audio-sensory magic – listen to a recording from her recent collection
Read an excerpt from the hilarious Belfast version of A Christmas Carol
Stephen Large's tragicomic take on Dickens' festive tale comes to the Amazon bookstore after a successful debut on stage last year
Jennifer Johnston: 'What do I do with my life if I can't write?'
The revered author contemplates her creative well running dry after an almost 50 year career - and much more - ahead of her appearance at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
One Year Into My 'Dream Job' at Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Cathy Brown reflects on the 'challenge, honour and privilege' of being Arts Programmer at Bellaghy's dedicated centre on its first anniversary
Northern Ireland's longest-running literature festival continues to spread the word
Aspects at 25 may be a tough act to follow, but this year brings more big names to Bangor while celebrating centuries of writing heritage
Paul Muldoon on breathing new life into Heaney's 'Human Chain'
The Pulitzer Prize-winning poet reveals how dance, genetics and horses all factor into a weekend exploring his one-time tutor's final collection
Bernard MacLaverty: 'You have to live your life before you can write about it'
The acclaimed author talks about his first novel in 16 years, where the time went and how one unique place not only inspired it, but changed his way of thinking about life and love
John Hewitt Summer School Launch
This year's summer school features 35 events from more than 100 writers, artists commentators and lecturers
10 Northern Ireland Holiday Reads
Local authors who are worth taking along on your summer break
Jane Austen at 200
NI writers on the literary icon's work remaining relevant and its role in bringing women-led stories to wider prominence
How Writing Helps with Mental Health
Author Dan Mooney considers the ways in which literature benefits those who are suffering even if the reader is not
Getting a Read on Keith Acheson, Belfast Book Festival Director
The man behind Belfast's leading literary event opens up about this year's programme, the titles he can't put down and why books are more important than ever
Rave Reviews: Ciarán McMenamin
With its dark humour and '90s hedonism, the Fermanagh actor's first novel is like Trainspotting during the Troubles. Before opening the Belfast Book Festival, he talks about the positive reception and bringing Skintown to the big screen
Listen to a Reading from the Stewart Parker Novel 'Hopdance'
Biographer Marilynn Richtarik previews the late playwright's long 'lost' work depicting the events around his life-changing leg amputation
A Few of My Favourite Children's Books
Author and Culture NI critic Claire Savage recalls the stories which enchanted her early years ahead of the launch of her own first novel for young readers
The Seven Last Words
Responding to Haydn's 18th century composition hasn't been easy for author Jan Carson, yet the classical collaboration has still presented its own creative rewards
Women Writers on Writing
As female wordsmiths celebrate International Women's Day, Lucy Caldwell and Lesley Allen share advice on putting pen to paper and overcoming rejection
Josef Locke: Still Blazing Away
A century after his birth, a new biography and exhibition of artefacts will give a definitive account of the celebrated singer's life in show business
Writers Respond to Refugee Images
Glenn Patterson, Jan Carson and Colin Dardis imagine life as displaced people around the world, as part of Oxfam Ireland exhibition touring NI libraries
Six Books for Christmas
Give the gift of reading as Damian Smyth selects some of the best works published by local writers over the past 12 months
Garbhan Downey's One-off Christmas Present
Derry writer produces new limited-edition novelette in the space of a month, making for a perfect last-minute stocking filler
Michael McLaverty Short Story Award
Linen Hall Library names Cork writer Kevin Doyle as biennial competition winner with runners up Ciarán Folan and Sinéad Slattery
Christmas Ghost Stories
Claire Savage traces the chilling roots of a largely forgotten festive tradition, from Shakespearean theatre to Victorian séances
Do Authors Need to be Bloggers?
A worthless distraction or a necessary means of interaction? Five local wordsmiths share their views on the lot of the modern writer

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