Great reads: 20 books to unwind with this summer
From established talent to rising stars, here is our reading guide for the months ahead
Maeve Binchy: Was she a ‘quiet’ feminist?
Despite critics’ perceptions, the writer addressed radical topics throughout her career
Reasons to be cheerful: How to net that elusive book deal
There are myriad outlets, but how does a novice author get signed after the final draft?
When writing historical fiction, nothing beats the first draft of history for research
With her debut novel What Becomes of Us exploring 1916 through the lens of 1960s Ireland, Henrietta McKervey learnt how to use historical detail to good effect in fiction
The latest Hennessy nominees
Eighteen writers chosen from entries submitted in the last 12 months in three categories: First Fiction, Emerging Fiction and Emerging Poetry
UCD honours Maeve Binchy with €4,000 travel award for creative writing
Inaugural winner to explore the 31 regions of the BBC shipping forecast
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