Discussion

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Our Discussion features come from academics, journalists, editors, writers and readers alike.

The Short Form: Features discussing and debating the merits and pitfalls of the short story form.

Writing Stories: Pieces focusing on the writing of short stories, from the art of the form to the technical details.

On Submitting: Everything from tips on submitting your work to journals and magazines, to other writers’ struggles and successes.

We welcome submissions to all three areas of discussion. You can find full details on how to submit here.

Featured Publication

THE GLASS SHORE
ed. Sinéad Gleeson

The Glass Shore: Short Stories by Women Writers from the North of Ireland provides an intimate and illuminating insight into a previously underappreciated literary canon.

Twenty-five female luminaries — whose lives and works cover three centuries — capture experiences that are both vivid and varied, despite their shared geographical heritage. Unavoidably affected by a difficult political past, this challenging landscape is navigated by characters who are searingly honest, humorous and, at times, heartbreakingly poignant. The result is a collection that is enthralling, stirring and quietly disconcerting.

Contributors include:
Rosa Mulholland – Erminda Rentoul Esler – Sarah Grand – Alice Milligan – Mary Beckett – Polly Devlin – Frances Molloy – Una Woods – Evelyn Conlon – Linda Anderson – Mary O’Donnell – Tara West – Jan Carson – Lucy Caldwell – Roisín O’Donnell

Website:
www.newisland.ie