Eight of Ireland's best writers set writing prompts and the public were invited to submit up to 750 words of poetry or prose. In the first episode, '...the patron saint of…’ was chosen as the prompt acclaimed writer Mike McCormack.

The shortlist for this prompt featured eight talented writers:

Amanda Bell – One for Sorrow

John Paul Davies – Patron Saint of the Homeless

Ben Donnellan – Matron Saint of Hopeless Cases

Ella Gaynor – Patron Saint of Good Excuses

Brendan Kileen – The Patron Saint

Jackie Lynam – Patron Saint of Being

Colm McAuliffe – I Hear You Call My Name

Tom O'Brien – Pictures or It Didn't Happen

Eight of Ireland's best writers set writing prompts and the public were invited to submit up to 750 words of poetry or prose. In the first episode, '...the patron saint of…’ was chosen as the prompt acclaimed writer Mike McCormack.The shortlist for this prompt featured eight talented writers:Amanda Bell – One for SorrowJohn Paul Davies – Patron Saint of the HomelessBen Donnellan – Matron Saint of Hopeless CasesElla Gaynor – Patron Saint of Good ExcusesBrendan Kileen – The Patron SaintJackie Lynam – Patron Saint of BeingColm McAuliffe – I Hear You Call My NameTom O'Brien – Pictures or It Didn't Happen

A brand new series for writers. Presented and produced by Zoë Comyns. Our guest writers have set writing prompts and listeners have submitted short pieces to the series. 

Listeners/writers were encouraged to write short essays, pieces of fiction or poetry (no more than 750 words/(3-5 mins reading time per piece) inspired by the creative prompt. Poetry can be shorter. 

In each episode the guest writer and Zoë will discuss the submissions, writing techniques and the writing life. 

A brand new series for writers. Presented and produced by Zoë Comyns. Our guest writers have set writing prompts and listeners have submitted short pieces to the series. Listeners/writers were encouraged to write short essays, pieces of fiction or poetry (no more than 750 words/(3-5 mins reading time per piece) inspired by the creative prompt. Poetry can be shorter. In each episode the guest writer and Zoë will discuss the submissions, writing techniques and the writing life.&nbsp;

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