The Paul McVeigh West Cork Residency
Paul McVeigh West Cork Residency
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Fri, 24 Jul 2026 "> published -
Event Summary
Event Description
THE RESIDENCY WINNERS
Pre Care:
The three writers will have an online session author, Sarah Butler, to discuss how to make the most of the residency.
Travel to and from Residency: Standard class travel provided.
WELCOME: Anna Burtt and Paul McVeigh will greet the three winners to settle them into their accommodation and answer any questions. There will be a welcome dinner and drinks.
ON RESIDENCY:
During the residency the winners will get one-hour group zoom sessions with Claire Adam, Wendy Erskine, Lisa Harding and Danielle McLaughlin.
The winners will be taken on a trip to the beautiful harbour town of Bantry to visit Bantry Bookshop where they will get one-on-one reading recommendations, receive 50 book tokens to spend in-shop and a special gift from the shop.
ALL APPLICANTS
There is a £20 fee which entitles all applicants to three professional development sessions.
A 40 min zoom on resilience with Kit de Waal and Paul McVeigh.
Writers' and Artists' session on ROUTES TO PUBLICATION. In this session James Rennoldson and Finn Brown, members of the team behind http://www.writersandartists.co.uk, will discuss the different routes to publication, spanning self-publishing, indie publishing and traditional publishing.
A 30 min zoom on reading your work live with actor Tony Flynn.
All applicants will also get 30% discount on a copy of Writers' and Artists' Yearbook.
Event Overview
- Event Title: The Paul McVeigh West Cork Residency
- Type: Mentoring
- Date: Wed, 22nd Jul 2026 to Wed, 30th Sep 2026
- Location: Ireland
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How to Book
- Contact name: Paul McVeigh
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Paul McVeigh West Cork Residency
A unique residency for emerging writers. Accomodation, food and travel covered. Mentoring provided by high-profile writers and industry professionals.