Lots more to come at ILFDublin 2019! The Insiders' Guide to Getting Published and more...

[ILFDublin Newsletter]

We've had a fantastic first few days at the festival but there are lots of highlights still to come...

Share Tweet Forward     17 - 26 May 2019 #ILFDublin LOTS MORE TO COME AT ILFDUBLIN 2019! We've had an incredible first few days at ILFDublin with great discussions, fantastic audiences and lots of memorable moments. If your appetite for all things literary hasn't quite beens satiated, we've got some good news: there are lots more exciting events to come. We've included some highlights below, but encourage you to check out the full line-up at ilfdublin.com THE INSIDERS' GUIDE TO GETTING PUBLISHED Sat 25 May, 09:30 - 17:00 Smock Alley Theatre Our one-day conference brings you the inside track on how publishing works and what you need to do to make your submission a success. Hear from our expert panels of top literary and film agents, literary editors, and debut authors! BOOK TICKETS HOW TO BE INVISIBLE: KATE BUSH Wed 22 May, 20:00 O'Reilly Theatre A celebration of Kate Bush as songwriter and storyteller, featuring musical tributes and contributions from longstanding collaborators. BOOK TICKETS ON NATIONALISM AND IDENTITY Sat 25 May, 18:00 Liberty Hall Join Fintan O'Toole, Catriona Crowe and Scottish journalist / historian Neal Ascherson as they discuss Brexit and more at this special ILFDublin event. BOOK TICKETS LITERATURE PRODUCERS FORUM Thu 23 May, 11:00 - 17:00 Smock Alley Theatre Do you produce or perform literature events or projects? If yes, this is the event for you! An unmissable opportunity for creative producers, festival staff, publishers, librarians, production companies, resource organisations… and of course, writers. BOOK TICKETS KATE DICAMILLO Sat 25 May, 14:00 Liberty Hall Writer of 'The Tale of Despereaux', 'Flora & Ulysses' and many more, Kate DiCamillo is one of the greats of children's literature. Not to be missed! BOOK TICKETS BEALTAINE BOOK CLUB: ÉILIS NÍ DHUIBHNE Wed 22 May, 16:00 Irish Writers Centre One of Ireland’s leading writers in both Irish and English, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, joins us for a special ILFDublin edition of the Bealtaine Book Club. BOOK TICKETS JUST LIFE LIFE: TRACEY THORN & SINÉAD GLEESON Sun 26 May, 16:00 Smock Alley Theatre Tracey Thorn and Sinéad Gleeson join writer and broadcaster Jim Carroll in conversation to discuss the art of transforming real-world experiences into compelling writing. BOOK TICKETS CRIME CALLS: TANA FRENCH Tue 21 May, 20:00 Smock Alley Theatre Calling all crime fans! Tana French’s books have earned her a huge and wildly enthusiastic fan base at home and abroad, including none other than Stephen King.  BOOK TICKETS MIRRORS Thu 23 May, 18:00 Smock Alley Theatre Curated by Dani Gill, a fascinating hybrid of literature, holographic imagery and live performance, featuring Jessica Traynor & Nicole Flattery. BOOK TICKETS CHALLENGING BOOKS: ROBERTO CALASSO & JOHN BANVIILE Wed 22 May, 18:00 Smock Alley Theatre Robert Calasso, the Italian writer and publisher described in The Paris Review as ‘a literary institution of one’ and Ireland’s own John Banville come together to discuss the challenges of literature, writing, and a world that feels more elusive than ever. BOOK TICKETS FRANCESCA SIMON: HORRID HENRY HITS DUBLIN Sun 26 May, 12pm Smock Alley Theatre We're so excited to welcome the wonderful Francesca Simon to talk about 'Up, Up and Away', the latest instalment in Horrid Henry's adventures. BOOK TICKETS CHALLENGING TIMES: NAOMI WOLF Fri 24 May, 6pm Liberty Hall One of the world’s most influential feminists and the bestselling author of 'The Beauty Myth', Naomi Wolf joins us for two very special ILFDublin events. BOOK TICKETS Copyright © 2019 International Literature Festival Dublin, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up via our website or opted in when purchasing tickets from the International Literature Festival Dublin (formerly Dublin Writers Festival) Box Office. You may also be receiving this email as a professional contact of International Literature Festival Dublin Our mailing address is: International Literature Festival Dublin Dublin City Arts Office The Lab, Foley Street Dublin, D Ireland Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.