Poems on the Dart Winners

Some familiar names here. Congratulations

John O’Donnell, Dublin for his poem - The Blue Man

Cecilia McGovern, Dublin for her poem - It is Dangerous to lean out

Eamonn Bonner, Donegal for his poem - Climbing out of the window

These poems will be displayed on trains, in stations and will be published after the awards ceremony on irishrail.ie.

announcement here.

Some links worth surfing

Indulge yourself. Nibble on these.

How can good new writers be published when the industry is ruled by people who aren't interested in originality? from the Guardian

Sunday Washup of writing related links from Andy Shack.

Titus the dog. Blog from the Scottish Poet, Joanne McKay.

Magma Poetry Magazine Blog.

Blog from Matt Bolton on his world view.

42 Essential third act Twists. Brilliant. Which do you recognise?

Warning from Quiller's Place about Chapter One Promotions.

How not to run a Literary Festival by Amanda Craig.

Birthday Post

Not posting today. It's my birthday. Have a virtual slice on me.

And if you go here and click the podcast marked "Kate Thompson July 24th," it isn't Kate Thompson, it's me. Enjoy.

All your November Deadlines in one easy to find list

All your November Deadlines in on easy to find list - so you've no excuses for missing one.

Course:
Faber Poetry Course 20 November


Poems:
Iota competition 30 November
The Plough Prize competition 30 November
Abridged submission 30 November
Cafe Writers competition 30 November

Poetry Collection:
Cinnamon Press Poetry Competition 30 November

Short Story:
Sunday Times competition Deadline 30 November
Abridged submission 30 November

Residency
Ledig House 20 November

Cafe Writers Poetry Competition

This one is based in Norfolk.

Judge : George Szirtes

Fee: £4 per poem; or £10 for 3 poems and £2 per poem thereafter

Deadline: 30th November 2009

Winner: £1000, Runner Up: £300, plus Five Commended Prizes of £50#
Also £100 Norfolk Prize awarded to best poem from a permanent Norfolk resident and

The Nancy Jervis Poetry Prize £150 for best poem on theme of reconciliation not winning another prize

Abridged call for submissions

Abridged is a great magazine produced in Derry. For the next edition, they are looking for writing and artwork on the theme of Absence.

Up to three poems may be submitted, max length approx 100 lines

Art can be up to A4 sized and full colour. It should be at least 300 dpi.

Submissions may be emailed to abridged@ymail.com

Or can be sent to:

Abridged, c/o Verbal Arts Centre, Stable Lane and Mall Wall,

Bishop Street Within, Derry BT48 6PU

Deadline: 30th November

Ledig House Residency

Here's a residency in the US that sounds marvellous. Ledig House International Writers Residency (from Paperback Writer Blog)

Two and a half hours north of New York City in the town of Omi, in the scenic Hudson River Valley
Ledig House provides all meals, and each night a cook prepares dinner.

Deadline for spring session: 20 November 2009
Spring session is March 12-June 4

You'd need to arrange your own travel. There may be a possibility of a travel grant from the arts council.

Read the details here. Includes:

# How did you hear about Ledig House?

# A biographical sketch including publications, performances and writing credits.

# One non-returnable copy of your latest published work. If unpublished, send a ten page sample of your latest work.

# A one page description of the work to be undertaken while at Ledig House.

# One letter of recommendation.

# One self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) for notification. (Non-US applicants are asked to include a sufficient "international postage coupon" in lieu of stamps.)

(this will be hard as these are not for sale in Ireland)

Applicants should specify a preference for the spring or fall session as well as the amount of time desired - no shorter than two weeks and no longer than two months.

Again hard for any artist with a full time job or family commitments or a dog etc.