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  • Hilary Copeland Main

    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
  • Buckle My Shoe 2.jpg

    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
  • Marie Heaney

    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

    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
  • Paul Charles

    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
  • Christina Reid 4

    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
  • Stephen Connolly

    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

    On the Shelf: April 2016

    Michael Conaghan lays Ireland's claim to Shakespeare and rounds up this month's must-read releases
  • Annemarie

    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
  • Two Cities One Book Main

    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 2016

    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
  • Martina Devlin Anthony Quinn Libraries NI

    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
  • Stephanie Conn

    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

    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 Main

    Women Aloud NI

    One-day literary celebration aims to bring due recognition to our wealth of female authors, poets and storytellers
  • After Heaney

    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
  • Paul McVeigh

    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 2015

    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
  • doNAL Ryan

    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

    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
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    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
  • Irish Phrases Main

    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
  • Faerie Thorn Big Telly

    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
  • Francis Ledwidge

    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

    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
  • Barlow By the Book

    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
  • Heaney Art

    Belfast Literature - August 2015

    Round-up of the best literary events, readings and festivals taking place throughout the next month
  • John Hewitt

    Hewitt Finds His Rightful Home

    Ulster Museum hosts the returning exhibition recognising the literary legacy of its most celebrated alumni
  • Longley

    Read a New Poem by Michael Longley

    'The Snowdrops' is taken from the award-winning Belfast poet's new illustrated collection Sea Asters
  • Getting Published

    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

    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
  • Nick Sharratt

    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
  • Inspired Fest

    Guildhall Press Inspired Festival

    One-day literary celebration encourages aspiring writers of all ages in Derry
  • Aspects 2019

    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
  • JOHN OCONNOR

    '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
  • Creativity Month writing article

    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
  • Vicky main

    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
  • Carol's Christmas

    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

    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
  • Cathy

    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
  • Aspects Festival 2017

    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 Weekend

    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 Main

    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 30th year

    John Hewitt Summer School Launch

    This year's summer school features 35 events from more than 100 writers, artists commentators and lecturers
  • NI Holiday Reads large

    10 Northern Ireland Holiday Reads

    Local authors who are worth taking along on your summer break
  • Jane Austen 200

    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
  • Writing Mental Health

    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
  • Keith Acheson Main

    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
  • Ciaran McMenamin Main

    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
  • Stewart Parker Talk

    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
  • Children's Books Claire Savage

    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
  • Jan Carson Haydn

    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

    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
  • Joseph Locke Main

    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
  • Write to Refuge

    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
  • ACNI Books

    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 Main

    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
  • Authors

    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
  • Ghosts

    Christmas Ghost Stories

    Claire Savage traces the chilling roots of a largely forgotten festive tradition, from Shakespearean theatre to Victorian séances
  • Blogging 2

    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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