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Information for Writers & Illustrators

CBI works closely with writers and illustrators to suppor their on-going professional development. In this section, we will post details of events, initiatives and programmes relevant to writers and illustrators. If you would like to share relevant information please email details to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

See here for FAQ's and Useful Links for Writers and Illustrators: http://www.childrensbooks.ie/content/view/80/194/ 

See here for Competitions and Events: www.childrensbooks.ie/content/view/100/277/

See here for Writing Workshops: www.childrensbooks.ie/content/view/99/276/

 

 

yearbook.jpgFor anyone who wants to get their work published, the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is THE reference guide, packed with practical advice and listings of publishers, agents, etc. A version for writers and illustrators of adult books also exists; it is produced by the same publishers and has a red cover.

A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 400pp, £12.99 

 
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Coming Up

May 16, 2008 (5:00 pm)
Shadowing 2008: Decision Deadline
(Dublin City)
Final decisions from all groups involved in the 2008 Shadowing Scheme need to be submitted to CBI by Friday 16th May.
May 22, 2008 (1:00 am)
CBI Bisto Awards Presentation Ceremony
(Dublin City)
The winner of the CBI Bisto Book of the Year Award will be announced at a ceremony at No. 6 Kildare Street on Thursday 22nd May at 1pm.
May 24, 2008 (10:00 am)
CBI Annual Conference
(Dublin City)
**PLACES FILLING FAST** CBI's annual conference featuring a wide range of exciting Irish and international speakers including Tim Bowler, Enda Wyley, Julie O'Callaghan, Nina Christensen (Denmark), Kristin Wardetzky (Germany), Mary Finn, Tiina Nunnally...
May 26, 2008 (6:30 pm)
Storytelling, Serious Art or Child's Play
(Dublin City) CBI, Goethe-Institut Dublin, Poetry Ireland and Storytellers of Ireland present Storytelling – Serious Art or Child's Play? "The ability to imagine is an indispensable pre-requisite for understanding not only what is heard, but especially what is...
May 31, 2008 (2:30 pm)
SCBWI Ireland Meeting
(Dublin City)

The Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators invite you to attend their meeting at the CBI Offices, 17 North Great Geroges Street, Dublin 1.

"A place to meet, share ideas, experiences, tips and advice"

June 10, 2008 (11:00 am)
Deborah Ellis Visits Dublin
(South Dublin) The celebrated Canadian author of 'The Breadwinner' trilogy will be in Dublin for one day only to celebrate the publication of her new title 'The Prison Runner' (Oxford). A whistle-stop schedule will see her visiting South Dublin County Library in...

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