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So, you’ve finally finished the last draft, you’ve tweaked every chapter to death, and now comes the task of publishing your precious book. But wait! How do you even go about doing that? Will you be an overnight success? What…
There’s one conspiracy theory that stands out in literary circles for the sheer controversy it causes. Did William Shakespeare actually write any of his plays or sonnets? This conspiracy seems absolutely insane. It discredits one of the most prolific playwrights…
In Matt Haig’s enchanting new novel, The Midnight Library, the main protagonist, Nora Seed, finds herself presented with a great decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups,…
Recognised as a UNESCO City of Literature since 2010, Dublin has produced its share of successful writers, novelists, playwrights, and poets. The city’s rich literary heritage can be seen in its museums such as the Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI)…
Immortalisation of the Irish author, poet, and playwright in Merrion Square – across the street from Wilde’s birthplace and childhood home The Oscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture is a collection of three statues situated in Merrion Square in Dublin, celebrating the…
Theatres across the globe have been gathering dust over the past year, and bar a few online streams, the majority of small scale theatres have taken a hit financially. This has led to numerous closures. Not only has this had…
Ireland is home to the most enchanting, Instagram post-worthy bookshops. With their rows of rare titles and colourful fronts, these bookshops will beckon you to whip out your mobile and snap away with your camera. But, if you can’t visit…
In my previous articles, I emphasised how artistic activities like music, creative writing, and even fine art can be beneficial to people to handle personal issues, especially during hard times. Now, I intend to give you another suggestion: if you…
If, during this month of romance, you would rather read about platonic love that crops up between an old Swedish man and his noisy neighbours, or how love can push a young businesswoman to pursue time-travel in a Japanese café,…