Creative Ireland, Donegal Library Service and the Frances Browne Literary Festival are inviting blind and vision-impaired storytellers, resident in Ireland, to get involved and submit pieces for inclusion in a digital anthology to be launched in the autumn. We’re hoping to create an eclectic collection of work that’ll include all genres of writing: from simple stories to song lyrics, from spoken word poetry to slice-of-life non-fiction.
Submissions can:
- be inspired by the life and works of Frances Browne
- reflect the lived experiences of the storytellers
- be drawn from the storytellers’ imaginations
Online info sessions will be scheduled to introduce blind and vision-impaired writers to Frances Browne's life-story and body of work, provide an overview of different creative writing styles and offer tips on establishing a writing practice. The project facilitator will also be available via email, during the submissions window, to respond to queries. For more information on the project email Francesbrownestorytellers@outlook.com
Key Dates
Dates for online info sessions:
- Monday 3rd March 7pm
- Monday 10th March 7pm
- Monday 24th March 7pm
- Monday 31st March 7pm
Submissions window:
- Opens Monday 3rd March
- Closes Sunday 31st August
Anthology launch:
- Writers whose work is included in the anthology will be invited to its launch during October’s Frances Browne festival
- Accessibility will be a key consideration in the making of the digital ant
Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.
