Creative Writing: Creative Writing
Writing Aids
Book Feature
The Elements of Style by Call Number: 808.042 STROriginally published in the early 1920's , Time magazine in 2011 would still list it as one of their Top 100 most influential books written in English. It's a sharp, short, straight-up type of book well worth a read and reflection.
Also available now as an ebook.
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Writing Tools by Call Number: 808.042 CLARoy Clark's extensive experience gained in journalism, writing and teaching has been condensed into a toolbox of 50 short essays commenting on such.
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Creative Writing for Dummies by Call Number: 808.02 HAMISBN: 9780470742914Publication Date: 2009Quick and slick as regards the 'How To' that we all need to start off!!
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- Writing News for the Print Media byEverything you need to know as regards print media is covered in this original laboratory workbook. Thoughtfully divided into three levels of complexity, chapters include troubleshooting sentence errors, things every news writer should know, and handling special story types.
This book is available in the North Campus 2 hr Short Loan collection.
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Inspired Creative Writing by Call Number: 808.02 SMIAs it says....52 brilliant ideas from the master wordsmiths.
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Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Call Number: 428.2 TRUISBN: 1861976127Publication Date: 2003Quote-
“Proper punctuation is both the sign and the cause of clear thinking.”
― Lynne Truss
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Reflective Practice by This updated edition covers narration, creative writing, career development and medical writing.
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- The Field Day Anthology of Irish Writing byPublication Date: 1991Three great volumes incompassing the canon of Irish literature from the early years of 400 AD onwards.
Volumes four and five are a later edition dedicated to womens writing and also available adjacent to this series in the North Campus Reference Area.
Podcast Help
- Podcasts
"Are you stuck in a writing slump? Have you ran out of story ideas? Are you puzzled and confused over the publishing industry? Do you need guidance on becoming a professional wordsmith?" Joel Lee recommends these short six podcasts to help jolt you into action.
Irish Writers Centre
- Irish Writers Center
"The Irish Writers Centre has long been a hub of literary activity, supporting established and aspiring writers throughout Ireland from its base at the heart of Dublin's cultural quarter. It is a non-profit organisation, a registered charity, with the remit of promoting Irish writers and literature at home and abroad". IWC
Writer Feature
- Colm Mc Cann
Check out Colm's informative and encouraging 'Letters to a Young Writer' which dispersed wit, wisdom and personal experience on a weekly basis or visit his facebook page to enter the life, work and activities of a successfull contemporary writer.
Window of Opportunity
- Writing Competitions
The website Writing.ie has a concise collection of current Irish competitions that are now open for submission. Dust off those pages and start considering what could make a possible submission. Note closing dates are early....to late Feb, March and April.
Author Feature
- Naomi Klein
Author of 'No Logo' and 'the Shock Doctrine', Naomi Klein was a recent visitor to Dublin last May. Find out more about her on her dedicated website.
Journal Feature
- Eye
Otherwise known as the International Review of Graphic Design and containing a welterweight of interesting and diverse articles on London Letters, Colouring in the City, East London Print and Envelope specialists to Barcelona's first dedicated Museum of Design, this journal is well worth a monthly flick through for its feature variance.
Writer Feature
Claire Keegan, author of the rural and evocative Foster, and Walk the Blue Fields is one of our favourite writers. Watch out for various festivals where you can catch her in person, and try especially to hear her do a reading as she is renowned for her strong delivery and personal opinion.
Likewise her website is well worth a visit! Claire Keegan
Writer Feature
- Donal Ryan
Insightful article on the inspiration, process and dedication of this award winning writer.
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- Creative Review
Both the journal Creative Review and its website sport some interesting features, diverse in topic and focus.
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- Joseph O Connor
From a master in creative writing, his very own Top 10 Tips as featured on www.writing.ie's website.
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- Time Magazine
Print editions of Time are available in the North Campus Library journals area on the first floor.
Great for breaking news and stories from around the world.
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- Louise O Neill
Really happening young writer currently making waves on topical issues surrounding youth and sexuality.
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- Irish Arts Review
Lots of features, info and reviews on current and upcoming events, shows and ongoings relevant to the arts and literary sectors.
Writer Feature
- Sara Baume on Writing
Sara Baume is currently one of Ireland's most exciting young writers. She has recently been nominated for the Guardian's First Book Award.
New Arrivals
- Small Things like These by Claire Keegan
A Book of the Year and now a major movie starring Cillian Murphy
Call no: 823.92 KEE
ISBN : 9780571379149 - Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
Booker Prize Winner 2023
Call number : 823.92 LYN
ISBN : 9780861546459
The Narrow Land by Call Number: 823.92 HICISBN: 9781786496744Publication Date: 2020-09-01The stunning new novel from the beloved Christine Dwyer Hickey, the bestselling author of Last Train from Liguria.
