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 and 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 it's 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
THE TONY DOYLE BURSARY FOR NEW WRITING
The Tony Doyle Bursary for New Writing is open to writers who have a different story to tell and who are passionate about starting a writing career in television.
The deadline for submissions is 4th December 2010.
Visit the competitions section for more details.
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