Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Writer in residence

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Writer in residence

Deadline: 12 noon on Wednesday 27th April 2016

Access, at agreed times, to a room on the top floor of dlr LexIcon. It is a requirement of the residency that the writer spend at least 10 hours a week working in dlr LexIcon.

The residency is open to writers working in any genre (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, poetry, script-writing, etc). 
The residency this year will focus on the theme of Creativity and will have a particular emphasis on writing for 8-18 year olds.

The writer’s work may draw inspiration from this theme in a variety of ways. The residency is envisaged as a part-time residency which will allow time for the writer’s own work in addition to engagement and interaction with both the general public and, more specifically, with children and/or young people and potentially a range of schools in the county. 

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Writer in Residence in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council invites applications for a writer in residence for the period June 2015 to May 2016. This writer in residence is managed by dlr Arts Office and is grant-aided by the Arts Council.

The residency is open to writers working in any genre (e.g. fiction, non-fiction, poetry, script-writing, etc).The residency this year will focus on the theme of The History of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County. The writer’s work may draw inspiration from this theme in a variety of ways. The residency is envisaged as part-time which will allow time for the writer’s own work in addition to engagement and interaction with both the general public and, more specifically, with those with an interest in writing themselves.

The writer in residence will focus on working in dlr LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire and we are pleased to announce that the successful applicant will have access to a room on the top floor of the new Central Library and Cultural Centre.

Closing Date: 22nd of April at 12 noon

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Writer Fellowships

The Arts Council is pleased to support Writer Fellowships at Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and the University of Limerick. These three Arts Council-supported writer residencies are currently seeking applications from established writers.

The Trinity College Dublin deadline has already passed but you still have time to apply for these two.

University College Dublin - Writer's Fellowship

School/Faculty: School of English, Drama and Film, College of Arts and Celtic Studies, University College Dublin

Applications are invited from Irish writers of established reputation for a Writer's Fellowship (with special emphasis on fiction) which is funded by the School of English, Drama and Film and by a grant-in-aid from the Arts Council. The Fellowship will be tenable for the period January-May 2015.

Candidates are invited to submit a covering letter outlining their interest together with a full CV containing details of their teaching experience and including the names and contact details of 2 referees to: Ms Hilary Gow, School of English, Drama and Film, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. Informal enquiries can be made to Mr James Ryan at 
james.ryan@ucd.ie or Professor Anne Fogarty at anne.fogarty@ucd.ie.

Applications may be sent by post to the above address or by email to: hilary.gow@ucd.ie

University of Limerick - Writer's Fellowship

School/Faculty: Department of Creative Writing

Applications are invited from Limerick-based writers of international reputation for a Writer's Fellowship (with special emphasis on fiction) which is funded by the University of Limerick and by a grant-in-aid from the Arts Council. The Fellowship will be tenable for the period January–May 2015.

Candidates are invited to submit a covering letter outlining their interest together with a full CV including the names and contact details of two referees to: Professor Joseph O'Connor, Frank McCourt Chair of Creative Writing, c/o Claire.Ryan@ul.ie

Deadline: 17:00 on Friday 8 August 2014

Writer in Residence - Kerry

Kerry County Council and the Arts Council are seeking applicants for a Writer In Residence. The Residency is open to writers in all genres, and aims to have a countywide impact. It is a part-time position (20 hour week - 5 hours of which is for the Writer's own work development) and the successful applicant will be asked to stimulate greater awareness of the art of creative writing as well as encouraging more opportunities for people to engage with the work of writers.

The Writer's ability to mentor up-coming writers, young people and those interested in developing their writing skills must be demonstrated.

For more details Kate Kennelly on 066 71 83541 or email arts@kerrycoco.ie

From the Irish Literary Times

Nominations for Professor

I can think of a few names. I expect it will end up kind of old school though.

Professor Harry Clifton will complete his term as Ireland Professor of Poetry in October 2013 and the Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust now invites nominations to fill this prestigious role. The Ireland Chair of Poetry was established by the Arts Council/ An Chomhairle Ealaíon, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast and University College Dublin to celebrate the exceptional contribution of Irish poets to the world of literature.

The Chair is tenable for a period of three years (non-renewable) during which time the holder will be attached to each of the three universities in turn and will be required to be in residence at each for approximately one academic term per year. In addition, the holder will make three formal presentations and hold other informal workshops, lectures and readings for the public.
The value of the professorship will be £30,000 sterling per annum to the holder and is open to poets of achievement and distinction.
Nominations should be addressed to the Chairman, Ireland Chair of Poetry Trust, c/o Arts Council, 70 Merrion Square, Dublin 2 or sent by email to irelandchairofpoetry@gmail.com to arrive no later than Friday 12th October 2012.


The Ireland Chair of Poetry was set up following the award of the Nobel Prize in Literature to Seamus Heaney, to honour his achievement and that of Irish poets more generally. The Ireland Chair of Poetry is supported by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Queen’s University Belfast, Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin.
The panel of trustees is made up of: Bob Collins, Chairman, (Chairman of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland), Pat Moylan, (Chairman of the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon), Sir Donnell Deeny, Professor Ciaran Carson (Queen’s University Belfast), Professor Nicholas Grene (Trinity College Dublin), Professor Mary Clayton (University College Dublin), Seamus Heaney, Michael Longley, Adrian Hall and Brian Walker.

Writer in Residence, Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT)

To promote writing, reading and creativity, DkIT wishes to recruit a Writer in Residence, based in the Institute Library.

The Writer in Residence will engage with the DkIT community of staff and students, and with the local community, including local schools The Writer in Residence will:

• have previously published work
• have skills in working with young people, students and institutions 
• have the capacity to produce work in collaboration with others
• have the capacity to encourage and inspire others 
• be flexible and able to respond to situations and the different needs they encounter 
• be able to work on own initiative 

DkIT recognises the importance of the Writer in Residence’s professional development. The successful writer will be given the chance to develop and explore their own writing styles while participating in the residency and the scheduling of the Residency will incorporate time for the Writer to develop his /her work.

A Working Group, drawn from the Library of DkIT, the Arts Service of Louth Local Authorities and community interests will guide and support Writer during the Residency.
A contract not exceeding 6 months will be offered.

The total salary for the duration of the Residency will be €13,544

Closing Date and time: 4.00 pm 15 August 2012

Details here

Rejection

Check this out. Poets on strike. Hilarious!

Feeling low today. My agent hasn't talked or emailed in a month. I am struggling to find time to write. Bits at pieces in stolen time.

I'm thinking about jacking in the contract. It doesn't pay huge and can be boring. It can be interesting too and I enjoy the contact. I don't use much of my terrific brain capacity though or skills built up over years in multi-nationals. My 15 year old child could do my job. I don't know what to do. Maybe I could try 4 days a week. They turned me down for a permanent job I was well skilled for from a few years ago. Not even interviewed. I'm used to rejections being a writer but when you get a rejection, it's not you personally that's getting rejected but that particular piece of writing. When you are rejected from a job, it's you, the person they are rejecting.

More Rejections

Oh yes. Here we go again. Another rejection from Hodder Ireland. The editor kept it for an extra two weeks beyond the date my agent requested though and had others in the office reading it, so I have to take that as positive. She also asked to see it again when rewritten and will send an email with some bullet point comments as guidance. She mentioned she found bits confusing, which is worrying. I'm so close to the book now, and obviously know what's going to happen, I can't see any confusion.

Feeling very low.

Also have had to bite the bullet and take a 3 month contract job for the money. Mortgage rates being what they are. I hate the idea of the commute, the hours in an office environment and time away from writing and reading. The whole family will have to adapt to the new regime too. I foresee tears (probably mine)

The worst thing is I have to cancel my week in Annaghmakkerig as it is right at the start of the contract. The house is closed from the end of October to January so little chance of a late respite and I was really looking forward to going.

Have a week now to beef up the book as best I can for sending out in the next round.

Wigtown Poetry Competition

Wel, I guess I didn't win a prize at the Wigtown poetry competition. Shame, I could use a serious injection of cash now. We have no money, less than no money and writing pay so very, very little. I've been looking for a permanent job in the arts administration side but nothing doing. I just got another rejection this morning. Being rejected is part and parcel of writing and I suppose I'm use to it. They're rejecting a piece of work as being unsuitable (or not good enough) but being rejected for a job is rejecting me as a person and it's very depressing. I suppose I have to go to agencies now, maybe temping. Yuck.

Poetry Workshop

Hi,

A few days off with St Patrick's weekend and family event.
Back to find an email from Poetry Now festival person saying I was accepted for the Poetry Workshop with Peter Fallon - Founder and editor of The Gallery Press. Hope this proves fruitful.

Got a rejection from the Abbey Theatre for a temporary Education and Outreach Assistant saying they had another candidate with more relevant skills and experience. Am beginning to despair that I may never get the chance to get relevant experience. Even offers of voluntary work are rejected.

Earnings

Well, I have no money. But reading this article on how much the average writer earns is sobering. I have to hope I'll end up in the top 10%. Figures from the UK Society of Authors.

£907.5m is earned by the 55,000 authors in Britain every year but 50 per cent of the cash goes to 10 % of the authors, meaning that the 5,500 bestselling writers share at least £453.75m of it, giving them an average annual income of £82,500. The other 49,500 authors share the rest, typically earning £4,000.

http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,,2030195,00.html

Maybe there's more money in TV and film.