Welcome to Get Writing NI!
The Get Writing NI site is your gateway into the world of writing.
Submit your poems and short stories to our showcase, then learn all about Northern Ireland's world renowned writers, be inspired as you watch writing tips from established local writers.
In Get Writing NI, find out what events are happening in your area and browse through our list of resources for aspiring writers.
So be inspired to get writing!
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ESTABLISHED LOCAL WRITERS
Be inspired, by interviews with Established Local Writers, as they give you tips on improving your writing.
This month the Get Writing NI Team caught up with thriller writer John McAllister.
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WRITERS' SHOWCASE
View or send in original work to the writer’s showcase.
If its a short story or a poem, send it to us and you could have your work displayed for all to see.
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LOCAL WRITING LEGENDS
Learn the history behind some of the local writing legends of Northern Ireland, whose poems and books, forever live in the memory of many readers the world over.
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THE BOOK OF IRISH WRITERS
They were rogues, adventurers, idealists, romantics, shrinking violets, ego maniacs - the men and women of established Irish Literature were once living, breathing people – Listen each week, as they are released from their dust jackets and brought to life!
Local Competitions 
2009 Luke Bitmead Writer's Bursary
The international award is open to writers of adult fiction and the winner will receieve £2500 and a publishing contract with Legend Press.
The deadline for submissions is 31st August 09.
Visit the competitions section for more details.
Events
BBC Poetry Season
Discover great poetry and join the vote for the nations favourite poet at BBC Poetry Season.
For details on even more events, visit the events section here.
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