Submissions to Crannog

I was in the 25th issue of Crannóg Magazine of Galway and a mighty publication it was, including the mighty, Alison Wells, the mighty Paul Mullineaux, the mighty Tom Matthews and many more.

Buy it here

It is now open internationally to submissions of fiction (max 2000 words) and poetry (max 50 lines) for its 26th issue.

Deadline: 1st January 2011.

Submissions may be sent by email to editor@crannogmagazine.com or posted to:

Crannog Magazine, Galway Language Centre, Bridge Mills, Galway, Ireland.

Before submitting please read complete submission details on website.

100 Word story

Readers Digest have a competition to write a story in exactly 100 words. Excluding the title.

Free to enter.
Only one prize £5000
Website here

Deadline: 31 January 2011

Entries can be submitted via the website or sent to:  \n

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It also says

We may use entries in all print and electronic media.

so you may have your story used even if you don't win. Not sure what I think about that...

Festive Stories for Derry Journal

For the second year the ‘Derry Journal’ in partnership with Eason bookstore in Foyleside is running a special Christmas writing competition.

Readers of all ages are asked to let the holiday spirit inspire their imaginations and submit a story based on a Christmas theme. The story can be a work of fiction or a fond memory of Christmas past.

Margaret Foley, Divisional Regional Sales Manager with the Derry Journal, says the company is delighted to be working in conjunction with Eason for a second year.
“We hope the short story competition will get local people putting pen to paper with some festive stories,” she says.

Martin McGinley, Editor of the ‘Journal,’ is encouraging schools and budding writers to enter. “We’re delighted to be running a short story competition this Christmas,” he said. “The great thing about this competition is the talent and imagination that will be exhibited by the people of Derry and Donegal.”

To take part, entrants will need to submit their own short story. There are four age categories in which writers can enter:
Ages 5 -7 (up to 150words),
Ages 8 -11 (up to300 words),
Ages 12-17 (up to 1,000 words) and
Adults (up to 2,000 words).

Winners will receive vouchers for Eason.

All winning stories will be printed in the Derry Journal.

All entries must be submitted by noon on Tuesday, December 14.

All articles must be original and must not have been published elsewhere.

You can send your entry to: Derry Journal Christmas story competition, 22 Buncrana Road, Derry, BT48 8AA or email journalshortstory@gmail.com

Entries will be judged by a panel of experts including local writers.

Normal Derry Journal competition rules apply. All entries must be marked with an address and contact phone number.

Advanced Poetry Seminar

UK poet? Close to first or second collection? This poetry seminar sounds like the biz.

14 - 18 March 2011
Now open for nominations / applications
Deadline: 17 January 2011

Stretched, challenged and propelled and Undoubtedly one of the best weeks of my life – this is how two previous participants described their experience of the Aldeburgh Seminar, an outstanding professional and creative development opportunity for poets early in their publishing careers.

The Poetry Trust is looking for a maximum of eight UK poets either at first collection or between first and second collection stage to participate in this residential course. Led by Michael Laskey and Peter Sansom – two exceptional poets/tutors with strong editorial experience – the course will include new writing exercises, workshopping poems, one-to-one surgeries, close readings and a session in a theatre to offer practical help on how to deliver good live readings.
Over five days, participants will stay and learn together at Bruisyard Hall, a 14th century atmospheric and spacious retreat in rural Suffolk.

Tuition, accommodation and all meals are included in the highly subsidised cost of £295 per participant.

Further details
or call 01986 835950
or email: info@thepoetrytrust.org

Dogs Singing - A Tribute Anthology

Dogs Singing - A Tribute Anthology
(Anyone know is Galway under snow? Is this still going ahead?)

Compiled & Edited by
Jessie Lendennie

DUBLIN LAUNCH - RESCHEDULED:

Venue: The Unitarian Church, 112 St Stephen’s Green West, Dublin 2
Date/Time: Tuesday 14th December, 7.30pm
Launch introduction by Sharon Ní Bheoláin

GALWAY:
Venue: The Town Hall Theatre, Courthouse Square, Galway

Date/Time: Saturday 4th December, 2pm

"Dogs Singing:A Tribute Anthology" brings together poems which highlight and examine and celebrate the canine world, and our place in it.

"First love, enduring love; the witness, the stoic, the companion, the protector, the better part of us, the abiding presence, the warrior, the survivor, the guardian angel. Here is a big book of many poems, all inspired, devoted, motivated by a sacred bond that happens, the supreme privilege, that something far bigger than romance - a relationship with a dog. Dogs do sing; they also smile, socialise, engage and celebrate, mark a homecoming in proper style, even if it’s only the return from the local grocery store; they sigh, but most of all they understand, they grieve, they mourn, they empathise, they remember..." Eileen Battersby, Arts Writer & Literary Correspondent, The Irish Times

Royalties from the sale of this book go to the Soi Dog Foundation (Phuket, Thailand) and MADRA (Co. Galway, Ireland)

For more info,and to purchase copies online, visit our website:
www.salmonpoetry.com

Published by:
Salmon Poetry, Knockeven,
Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

Another New Open Mic

They're popping up like dear little toadstools. This one from the Irish Writers Centre

We are going to be holding our first open mic night here at the Centre on Sunday 5th December at 8pm. We're hoping this will become a monthly event if we get a good following.  We  are trying to get a few people who we know will definitely be there and would be willing to go through with it. Can you tell absolutely everyone you know about this?!? Everyone is welcome to come along and sign up on the night - we're looking for writers, musicians, comedians, actors - bit of everything.

They say "Pass it onto everyone you know too." so I am!

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Links of Interest

At least to me:

Anagram map of the London tube. Let's see, start at Pitosleer Revolt, change at Crux for Disco, alight at Chronic Grass

Do you know what an Epithalamium is? (Clue, it is a type of poem)

How to Perform Poetry - enthusiasm and arms.

How to perform in a poetry slam - repetition, rhyme and rhythm.

11 Tips for Spoken Word Beginners - Love your audience

Fascinating and open interview with a hero of mine, Alan Bennett