Probably this was the toughest competition to judge of all our ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards’ so far. One judge explained, “Leaving the...

We are so proud to remember some very talented writers who courageously sent their work to us for analysis during the third edition of...

It’s that time of year when not only do we take satisfaction in our achievements in the year almost over, but we proudly announce our...

Nicole Scobie is a Canadian expat living in Switzerland. She writes extensively, both short stories and on her blog. She is currently...

...After Ireland Retreat Attracts Writers Worldwide As we at ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ basks in the success of our first post-Covid,...

by Sean Hillen Columbia and I want to personally thank you those who either took the time to enter our WAWA competition and attended (or...

... to enter the fourth edition of ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards’ (WAWA) - a completely open 'free choice' one, meaning you can select...

Three exciting announcements precede the arrival of participants to our upcoming week-long creative writing retreat in Donegal which...

Recently we highlighted an Irish mother-of-two as finalist in both flash fiction and creative nonfiction in the same Wild Atlantic...

We are thrilled to announce one of the finest fiddle players in Ireland has kindly agreed to host an evening of lively traditional music...

As it has never happened before in our ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards’ competitions, we simply had to highlight it - a single writer...

Following plaudits from national British newspaper, The Guardian, which named ‘Ireland Writing Retreat’ among the Top Ten artistic...

With bright blue skies above us, sunshine bathing the silvery slopes of Errigal mountain here in northwestern Ireland and Covid...

When Deborah Mackie wrote her flash fiction story, ’A Letter to Her Husband’s Girlfriend,’ there was one particularly important person...

Orange trees, a letter, a fluffy fennel, a cake, a ghost, a romantic dinner, a dog, a cat, a simple stroll up a hillside - love indeed...

“Thank you so much! I am sitting here in North Queensland CRYING my eyes out.” This was the start of the message we received here at...

Cherished memories. This phrase sums up many of the stories penned by writers for our recent ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards’ (WAWA)...

Ahead of next month’s announcement of winners and finalists in the third edition of the ‘Wild Atlantic Writing Awards’ (WAWA) on the...

Due to multiple disabilities including gastroparesis or partial paralysis of the stomach - Mark Perfect lives on only four hours sleep a...

Writing flash fiction or creative non fiction in 500 words or less is no easy task so, with just one week to go before next Sunday’s...