Join an interactive talk with Patrick Holloway, editor of The Four Faced Liar, about the importance of opening paragraphs in short stories and pieces of creative nonfiction. Find out why some stories jump off the page from the very start and how you can find ways to improve your own writing.

Examples from various journals in both fiction and creative nonfiction will be used, showcasing various writers and styles.

Participants will be invited to join the conversation if they wish by deconstructing the examples. A fun, conversational talk that gets to the heart of writing shorter pieces.

Ireland’s first literary journal fleadh is bringing readers, writers and journals together for a weekend of entertainment in the beachside village of Rathmullan. 

Hosted by Donegal’s own The Pig’s Back, in partnership with Holy Show, the fleadh will showcase Ireland’s finest writing talent, give writers and readers a chance to meet with some of the people behind Ireland’s flourishing journals scene, and pack in a few swims as well as a night of stories and live music. 

Confirmed writers include Lisa McInerney, Tom Morris, Aingeala Flannery, Patrick Holloway and Jessica Traynor.

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