scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Our next Midlands meet up takes place on Saturday 10th October from 11.00am in Edgeworthstown library. Thanks to @eileenmoynihan.bsky.social for organising this event 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We are delighted to see Stephen is the new Children's Writing Fellow for NI. A regular at our Belfast meet ups and @uvcompetition.bsky.social winner, we wish him all the best in this role. He will be great! 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026What an amazing session with Sara Grant tonight! Thanks to everyone who joined our SCBWI Ireland zoom session on 'How to Hook Readers from the Opening Page' 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The next Belfast meet up will be on Saturday 17 October in the upstairs café in Waterstones, Fountain Street, Belfast from 11.00am. Thanks to Vicky McFarland for organising this event. #kidlit 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 01/09/2026There's still time to register for our SCBWI workshop with Sara Grant next week. (The window for submitting your manuscript is now closed) 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 13/08/2026**There's still time to register for our SCBWI Ireland session with Sara Grant next month - BUT - if you're seeking feedback on your manuscript at this session, you must register for the event and send your manuscript to me by 19 August ** www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...scbwi.orgHow to Hook Readers from the Opening PageJoin us on Wednesday 9 September from 19.30-21.00. Is the opening of your work-in-progress as polished as it can be? Will it hook readers including agents and editors – from the start? Submit... 011
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Our next SCBWI Ireland online session takes place on 9 September 7.30-9.00pm (Dublin time) I'm delighted Sara Grant will join us for a special session 'How to Hook Readers from the Opening Page' You can find out more about the session here. This is going to be good! www.scbwi.org/.../how-to-h.... 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Lovely to see everyone at our Belfast meet up this morning and catch up on their news. Thanks to Vicky for organising. Thanks also to Helen and Vicky for the photos 040
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 07/06/2026The next Dublin meet up for kidlit writers & illustrators is on Sat 27 June 11.00-12.30 in Chapters café Arboretum Urban Green. Please let Debora Adachi know if you are attending using the link below: Link to book: eventbrite.com/.../scbwi-du.... 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Writers & illustrators of children's & YA fiction - we're having a coffee & chat on Sat 27 June in Waterstones cafe, Fountain St, Belfast 11.00-13.00. We'd love to see you 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 03/06/2026We had fun getting creative tonight on our SCBWI Ireland zoom session. Using prompts we developed some new material - who knows what it may develop into, but it's great writing something new 😄 #kidlit #amwriting 050
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026It's not long until our next SCBWI Ireland creative session. We'd love to see you! 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Thanks to @eileenmoynihan.bsky.social for organising the @scbwiireland.bsky.social Midlands meet up on Saturday. 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 09/05/2026The next Midlands meet up will be on Saturday 23rd May from 11.00-12.30 in Edgeworthstown library. Thanks to @eileenmoynihan.bsky.social for organising this event. 030
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Our next SCBWI Ireland zoom session takes place on 3 June 7.30-8.30pm (Dublin time). We'd love to see you www.scbwi.org/events/let-s...scbwi.orgLet's Get CreativeJoin us for an hour of creativity and fun as we play with writing and sketching prompts. What will you create? 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 30/03/2026So good to see so many SCBWI friends at this Children's Literature conference 010
Reposted by @scbwiireland.bsky.socialMorna Sullivan @mornawriter.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Insightful day at Children's Literature conference today. Great to hear papers reflecting some of our local children's writing greats - Martin Waddell's novels & Oliver Jeffers' space art. Even managed to squeeze in a whistlestop tour of Oliver Jeffers' current exhibition at the Naughton Gallery 031
Reposted by @scbwiireland.bsky.socialMorna Sullivan @mornawriter.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Great start to the Conference on Children's Literature at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's University, Belfast tonight 041
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Lovely to see everyone at this morning's get together in Belfast. Thanks to Vicky for organising & Helen for some of the pics. Lots of exciting #kidlit events to look forward to in Belfast including next weekend's conference on children's literature & a couple of book launches! 040
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Good to catch up and be creative at our 'March Picture This, Write Now' this evening 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Great to see all these kidlit events happening. Thanks for our Belfast meet up mention @shirleyannemcm.bsky.social 001
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Our next 'Picture This, Write Now' session takes place on Tuesday (please note change of day) 3rd March 7.30-9.00 pm (Dublin time). We'd love to see you in this creative space. www.scbwi.org/events/march...scbwi.orgMarch Picture This, Write NowThis is a space to connect and write/ draw together. You can drop in for just part of the time or all of it. You can come with a project in mind to work on, or if you want to work on something new, we... 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Wow! What a privilege to get to hear Christopher Cheng talking about picture books. His enthusiasm and passion for writing for children is so infectious. Thanks everyone for joining us tonight at our SCBWI Ireland zoom session. Do what you love! 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Not long now to register for our special session at 8.00pm (Dublin time) on Monday 16 February with Christopher Cheng. Bring your questions. It's going to be great! 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Next Belfast meet up - Sat 21 March - 11am - 1pm. Waterstones Cafe, Fountain St, Belfast. Whether you're an award winning author or a just starting out, we will be meeting to chat and connect. All welcome - you don't have to be part of SCBWI to come. Thanks to Vicky McFarland for organising this 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Our last SCBWI meet-up in Dublin took place on 31st of January. It was a working day at Chapters bookstore! There was a chance to work on our projects, exchange experiences and connect with other professionals! Thanks to Debora for organising this 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Good to take some time to write this evening at our 'Picture This, Write Now' session 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Our next 'Picture This, Write Now' online session takes place on Monday 2nd February - 19.30-21.00 (Dublin time). It's a great way to get stuck in to that project on a winter's night. www.scbwi.org/events/febru...scbwi.orgFebruary Picture This, Write NowThis is a space to connect and write/ draw together. You can drop in for just part of the time or all of it. You can come with a project in mind to work on, or if you want to work on something new, we... 021
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 21/01/2026We are very excited about our next SCBWI Ireland Zoom session. Join us on Mon 16 Feb 8.00pm (Dublin time) & learn how award winning children's writer Christopher Cheng got started writing picture books and how he keeps going. www.scbwi.org/events/let-s...scbwi.orgLet's Talk Picture Books with Christopher ChengJoin us to learn how award winning children's writer Christopher Cheng got started writing pictute books and how he keeps going. There will be time for some questions and a short practical exercise. ... 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 20/01/2026The first SCBWI Ireland meet up of 2026 was in Longford library on Saturday morning. Thanks for a wonderful talk Mary Smyth and to @eileenmoynihan.bsky.social for organising this meet up 030
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 05/01/2026It's snowing! - the perfect opportunity to get stuck into writing something new tonight at our 'Picture This, Write Now' session 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Our next Midlands social is on Sat 17 January 11.00-13.00 in Longford Library. Mary Smyth will talk about her illustrations for a picture book and the group will talk about an anthology of stories & poems for Christmas 2026. Thanks @eileenmoynihan.bsky.social for organising this event 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 03/01/2026If you’ve decided 2026 is the year you’re going to finish a project you’re working on, our next ‘Picture This, Write Now’ session on Monday 5th January from 7.30-9.00pm (Dublin time) will be helpful. Pop in for some time to be creative. We'd love to see you! www.scbwi.org/events/janua...scbwi.orgJanuary Picture This, Write NowThis is a space to connect and write/ draw together. You can drop in for just part of the time or all of it. You can come with a project in mind to work on, or if you want to work on something new, we... 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 08/12/2025We had some festive fun tonight at our SCBWI Ireland zoom session. Thanks to everyone who has joined in our activities during the year - zoom sessions, in person meet ups and workshops. We look forward to more creative time together in 2026 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Join us for some festive fun at our final SCBWI Ireland zoom meeting at 8.00pm (Dublin time) on Monday 8th December www.scbwi.org/events/festi...scbwi.orgFestive FunJoin us for our end of year SCBWI Ireland zoom get together as we get ready for the holiday season. You’ll need to bring a die/dice with you – and feel free to wear a silly hat and bring a festive bev... 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 01/12/2025We had fun tonight at our 'Picture This, Write Now' session working on our projects and being inspired by creative prompts. 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 29/11/2025This looks like it will be great. Thanks to @shirleyannemcm.bsky.social for the heads up 022
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 29/11/2025thanks to @eileenmoynihan.bsky.social for organising our Midlands meet up this morning in Longford 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Our next Midlands meet up takes place on the morning of Saturday 29th November from 11.00-1.00 at Costa coffee shop, Longford. Thanks to @eileenmoynihan.bsky.social for organising this. 031
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Our next 'Picture This, Write Now' session takes place on Monday 1st December from 7.30-9.00pm. You can register here www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...scbwi.orgDecember Picture This, Write NowThis is a space to connect and write/ draw together. You can drop in for just part of the time or all of it. You can come with a project in mind to work on, or if you want to work on something new, we... 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Looks like a great place to write and meet up with kidlit writers 😀 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 08/11/2025We had the best day at the Seamus Heaney centre at Queen's University today - our Belfast social get together in the morning and brilliant picture workshop in the afternoon with the amazing Ann Whitford Paul. Thanks to everyone who came today & the team who facilitated this event 020
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 04/11/2025There's still a few spaces left at this Saturday's picture book workshop with the amazing Ann Paul 000
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Another creative 'Picture This, Write Now' session this evening. Despite spilling lemon and ginger tea over my notebook🙄 I still managed to draft a new short story and Carol created a gorgeous sketch from our seasonal prompts. 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Join us for some creative time this Monday evening 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Our next Picture This, Write Now online creative session takes place on Monday 3rd November. This is a space to connect & write/ draw together for about an hour/ hour & a half commencing at 7.30pm (Dublin time). We'd love to see you! www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...scbwi.orgNovember Picture This, Write NowThis is a space to connect and write/ draw together. You can drop in for just part of the time or all of it. You can come with a project in mind to work on, or if you want to work on something new, we... 010
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 26/10/2025This year's final meet up will be on Sat 15 Nov, 11:00 - 13:00 at Tara's Team Room on McCurtain Street, Cork. Thanks to @colleenjones.bsky.social for organising this. Join us for tea/coffee/treats & lots of kidlit book talk about the Booker Children's Prize, self publishing, #BookElves25, and more! 133
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Our last meet up in Dublin this year will take place on Sat 15 November - 11.00-13.00 at Arboretum Urban Green, Parnell Street, Dublin, D01 P8C2 Thanks to @deboraadachi.bsky.social for organising this. Please let Debora know you're attending by registering here: www.eventbrite.com/e/scbwi-dubl... 011
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Thanks to @deboraadachi.bsky.social for organising our in-person Dublin event on 4th October and to @estrelalourenco.bsky.social for sharing her experience with illustrators and picture book makers 031
scbwiireland.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social · 07/10/2025We are very excited that Ann Paul will be joining us at our Belfast meet up on the morning of Saturday 8th November and then facilitating our picture book workshop that afternoon. The event will be in the Seamus Heaney centre at Queen’s University, Belfast from 13.00 -16.00. 341
