BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.12//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:105@thesyp.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250814T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250814T180000 DTSTAMP:20250715T154803Z URL:https://thesyp.org.uk/events/syp-ireland-from-manuscript-to-market-the -authors-perspective-on-the-irish-publishing-journey/ SUMMARY:SYP Ireland: From Manuscript to Market - The Authors’ Perspective on the Irish Publishing Journey DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for an insightful evening with three remarkable Iri sh authors – Disha Bose\, Paula Gildea\, and Edie May Hand – as they p ull back the curtain on the often-mysterious journey from manuscript to pu blished book in Ireland.\n\nWhether you're an aspiring writer\, a publishi ng enthusiast\, or simply curious about the vibrant Irish literary scene\, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from th ose who have navigated its waters.\n\nWe'll delve into the pivotal moments of their careers\, from the beginning of their ideas and the impact of cr eative writing programs to the realities of securing a publishing deal. Ou r panel will candidly discuss the biggest surprises they encountered\, how the Irish publishing industry shaped their work\, and offer invaluable ad vice for emerging writers. We'll also explore the evolving landscape of di gital platforms\, the dynamics between authors and editors\, and the proce ss of finding the right agent.\n\nWhat you'll gain from attending:\n\n In sider Knowledge: Get direct insights into the Irish publishing process fro m authors who have successfully navigated it.\n Practical Advice: Receive actionable tips on everything from honing your craft to seeking represent ation and understanding relationships in publishing.\n Inspiration &\; Motivation: Hear personal stories of perseverance\, creativity\, and the joy of seeing your work in print.\n Industry Trends: Learn about the curr ent state of the Irish book market\, including the impact of digital platf orms and new opportunities.\n Live Q&\;A: This is your chance to direc tly ask our panel of authors your most pressing questions about writing an d publishing in Ireland.\n\nDon't miss this chance to gain a deeper unders tanding of what it truly means to be an author in Ireland today.\n\nMeet O ur Speakers:\n\nDisha Bose\n\nDisha is a novelist. Her debut\, Dirty Lau ndry\, was selected as a Good Morning America Book Club pick and became an Irish Times bestseller. Her second novel\, I Will Blossom Anyway\, was r ecently published in North America. She was born and raised in India\, and worked in the tech industry for a few years before turning to writing ful l-time. She completed a Master's in Creative Writing from University Colle ge Dublin and has been living in Ireland for a decade.\n\nPaula Gildea\n\n Paula Guildea lives in Fingal\, Ireland. She has a Bachelor's in English L iterature and a Master's in Creative Writing. Her debut novel\, WANT\, exp lores human desire and the complexities that define our lives by identity or lack thereof. In addition to her academic achievements. Paula holds a H igher Diploma in Higher Education. Paula’s book of poetry\, Deliberately Yours\, is due for release in late 2025. Plucked\, a play by Paula\, is s et to be performed in Smock Alley in August 2026. She is currently working on a psychological thriller called WoodSky.\n\nEdie May Hand\n\nEdie May Hand is an author from Navan\, County Meath. Her primary and secondary edu cation was done entirely through the Irish language. She attended Universi ty College Dublin and graduated in 2016 with a joint honours in History of Art and English Literature. In 2024\, she graduated from Maynooth Univers ity’s Creative Writing Master's Program with a first-class honours. She was a winner of the 2024 Irish Writers’ Centre Novel Fair. Her debut nov el\, Dirtpickers\, will be published with Manilla Press in 2025. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesyp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07 /manuscript_to_market_august__25_event_for_website_banner-scaled.png CATEGORIES:Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250330T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR