Theresa Ryder
@theresaryder.bsky.social
Writer/teacher MA #Classics @MaynoothUni
🔸Telling tales 📚 🎭 #MollyKeane Award #The32 #climatewriters Bealtaine Emerging Artist '24🔸 Formative years with #JPDonleavy
🔸Telling tales 📚 🎭 #MollyKeane Award #The32 #climatewriters Bealtaine Emerging Artist '24🔸 Formative years with #JPDonleavy
Pinned
Hugely grateful for this 2024 Emerging Artist award. Thank you @BealtaineFest @Age_Opp ❤️
Theresa Ryder is one of this years recipients for the
@age_opp Emerging Artist Awards.
Learn more here: ow.ly/2Xx550SIcI0
Theresa Ryder is one of this years recipients for the
@age_opp Emerging Artist Awards.
Learn more here: ow.ly/2Xx550SIcI0
After weeks of revision I just want to give a shout out to my #novel #editor @jmcm.bsky.social who has offered me such valuable advice, guidance and insight. As a fan of her writing I was open to her suggestions and have cut scenes and merged characters. All for the better. I'd highly recommend her👌
November 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
After weeks of revision I just want to give a shout out to my #novel #editor @jmcm.bsky.social who has offered me such valuable advice, guidance and insight. As a fan of her writing I was open to her suggestions and have cut scenes and merged characters. All for the better. I'd highly recommend her👌
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Some CNF advice from our @jmcm.bsky.social , @frazzledlit.bsky.social Well worth a read if you're planning to submit to us before the end of the month!
In today's post from @frazzledlit.bsky.social, I talk about what we look for in creative non-fiction submissions.
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
We are open for FREE submissions of CNF, short stories, flash fiction and poetry until the end of the month!
www.frazzledlit.com/p/the-true-c...
The true colour of your soul
Jennifer shares what appeals to us in Creative Non-Fiction
www.frazzledlit.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Some CNF advice from our @jmcm.bsky.social , @frazzledlit.bsky.social Well worth a read if you're planning to submit to us before the end of the month!
I had the pleasure of many great chats in recent years, having met Manchán through his family. Most recently sitting on the stairs of the Irish Writers Centre with our tea talking about the thin veil. A remarkable man who will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.
Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55
Manchán Magan: writer and documentary maker dies aged 55
Author spoke of terminal illness in recent radio interview, saying he did not feel despair
www.irishtimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I had the pleasure of many great chats in recent years, having met Manchán through his family. Most recently sitting on the stairs of the Irish Writers Centre with our tea talking about the thin veil. A remarkable man who will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.
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There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
August 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
There's a REALLY quick and easy survey for the public consultation on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme - it only takes a few seconds, anyone can fill it in, and it could make a huge difference to arts workers in Ireland. Take a few ticks to places a few ticks here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
Have a cuppa and time out with the The Waxed Lemon
online. Delighted to have my piece A Plan with Holes in such great company. I was invited to read this story at the Cork International Short Story Festival last October. Enjoy. thewaxedlemon.com/read%F0%9F%A... 🍋
online. Delighted to have my piece A Plan with Holes in such great company. I was invited to read this story at the Cork International Short Story Festival last October. Enjoy. thewaxedlemon.com/read%F0%9F%A... 🍋
https://thewaxedlemon.com/read🫖📚
August 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Have a cuppa and time out with the The Waxed Lemon
online. Delighted to have my piece A Plan with Holes in such great company. I was invited to read this story at the Cork International Short Story Festival last October. Enjoy. thewaxedlemon.com/read%F0%9F%A... 🍋
online. Delighted to have my piece A Plan with Holes in such great company. I was invited to read this story at the Cork International Short Story Festival last October. Enjoy. thewaxedlemon.com/read%F0%9F%A... 🍋
Thrilled to be in this line up 👌 #JelliedMinds the #FromTheWell annual anthology launched yesterday at West Cork Literary Festival. Congrats to all contributors 📚
July 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Thrilled to be in this line up 👌 #JelliedMinds the #FromTheWell annual anthology launched yesterday at West Cork Literary Festival. Congrats to all contributors 📚
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If you're anywhere near Tralee today, don't miss this event - Rónán Hession AND @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social together...dream team!
Bump!
I'll be in Tralee tomorrow afternoon with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social talking about our writing, creative process and whatever else pops into our heads.
Pay what you can, but booking essential as capacity is limited.
Do come!
siamsatire.com/event/author...
I'll be in Tralee tomorrow afternoon with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social talking about our writing, creative process and whatever else pops into our heads.
Pay what you can, but booking essential as capacity is limited.
Do come!
siamsatire.com/event/author...
An afternoon of conversations with two acclaimed Irish writers - Siamsa Tíre
Authors' Talk with Wendy Erskine & Ronan Hession presented by The OtherSide. Siamsa Tíre Theatre, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
siamsatire.com
July 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
If you're anywhere near Tralee today, don't miss this event - Rónán Hession AND @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social together...dream team!
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You can write for The Fence. If you have a good insider story or perspective, all you need to do is drop us a line at editorial@the-fence.com.
You don’t need to be a professional writer: we have at least one debutant every edition, and we're open to just about anything.
You don’t need to be a professional writer: we have at least one debutant every edition, and we're open to just about anything.
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You can write for The Fence. If you have a good insider story or perspective, all you need to do is drop us a line at editorial@the-fence.com.
You don’t need to be a professional writer: we have at least one debutant every edition, and we're open to just about anything.
You don’t need to be a professional writer: we have at least one debutant every edition, and we're open to just about anything.
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Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme today saying that its impact is 'far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' lives'
Minister backs retention of Basic Income for Arts scheme
Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme today saying that its impact is "far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' li...
www.rte.ie
May 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme today saying that its impact is 'far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' lives'
March 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Oh my, a good news day for me on the writing front 🥳 Sending good vibes to the wonderful #WritingCommunity ✍
March 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Oh my, a good news day for me on the writing front 🥳 Sending good vibes to the wonderful #WritingCommunity ✍
Woke to this magnificent omen this morning. I took warning. All fine so far.. #springsky 🔥
March 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Woke to this magnificent omen this morning. I took warning. All fine so far.. #springsky 🔥
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Nominations are now open for the 2025 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction—and anyone can nominate work for this $25,000 prize! We hope you'll nominate books you love that meet this year's criteria:
Ursula K. Le Guin — Nominate a Book for the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction
www.ursulakleguin.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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We still have some tickets available for our FREE and ONLINE March 22nd literary event: six great writers, six brilliant talks.
Book your ticket now! This is not to be missed!
www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/get-your-t...
Book your ticket now! This is not to be missed!
www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/get-your-t...
Get your FREE ticket for our March 22nd event!
Six brilliant writers, six great talks!
www.creativecommunitysessions.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:49 AM
We still have some tickets available for our FREE and ONLINE March 22nd literary event: six great writers, six brilliant talks.
Book your ticket now! This is not to be missed!
www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/get-your-t...
Book your ticket now! This is not to be missed!
www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/get-your-t...
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Good news, Cork Writer Types! I'm teaching a Creative Writing Course with @mercierpress.bsky.social in March!
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February 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Good news, Cork Writer Types! I'm teaching a Creative Writing Course with @mercierpress.bsky.social in March!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-w...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-w...
I was fortunate to get a place in 2022 and my project improved and developed at great pace thanks to my wonderful mentor💚 I urge you to apply for this excellent opportunity. Deadline is looming. Do it! 🫵
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
NEWS: Calling all writers!
Receive mentoring from an acclaimed Irish writer of your choice. Writers living in all 32 counties can apply.
Accepted forms: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and Children's/YA fiction.
Deadline to apply: Sun 2 March 2025, 5pm
irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men...
Receive mentoring from an acclaimed Irish writer of your choice. Writers living in all 32 counties can apply.
Accepted forms: fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and Children's/YA fiction.
Deadline to apply: Sun 2 March 2025, 5pm
irishwriterscentre.ie/national-men...
Apply now: Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme
Each year, we award over 30 mentorships across the island of Ireland to support writers in their creative and professional development. Apply by Sunday 2 March 2025
irishwriterscentre.ie
February 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I was fortunate to get a place in 2022 and my project improved and developed at great pace thanks to my wonderful mentor💚 I urge you to apply for this excellent opportunity. Deadline is looming. Do it! 🫵
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
They're here! If you build it.... 🐸🐸#environmental #garden Lots of activity on night cam, quite the party down there last night💚#pondlife
February 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
They're here! If you build it.... 🐸🐸#environmental #garden Lots of activity on night cam, quite the party down there last night💚#pondlife
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Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to submit to us. And also thanks to those supporters who have shared our call for submissions!
We are excited about the "Spring Warmer" and are looking forward to pulling it together.
#callforsubmissions #writingcommunity
We are excited about the "Spring Warmer" and are looking forward to pulling it together.
#callforsubmissions #writingcommunity
January 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to submit to us. And also thanks to those supporters who have shared our call for submissions!
We are excited about the "Spring Warmer" and are looking forward to pulling it together.
#callforsubmissions #writingcommunity
We are excited about the "Spring Warmer" and are looking forward to pulling it together.
#callforsubmissions #writingcommunity
I'm watching my neighbours unload a boot full of Xmas bling and having a little gloat at being able to opt out. Perhaps it is time to roll out my seasonal manifesto 👇I called this piece Open Season www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2022...
Some of us need a way out of the seasonal madness
Run public transport, put on events, open cinemas, activity centres and shops for those who do not partake for whatever reason
www.irishtimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 11:54 AM
I'm watching my neighbours unload a boot full of Xmas bling and having a little gloat at being able to opt out. Perhaps it is time to roll out my seasonal manifesto 👇I called this piece Open Season www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2022...
I'm preparing a work for #selfpublishing and the most refreshing thing is not having to pitch it with that comp titles 'Alien meets Mary Poppins' lark. That was meant to be a dichotomy but now I've typed it I can see links🤔Hints and tips welcome on the process, lovely #writers
November 29, 2024 at 11:20 AM
I'm preparing a work for #selfpublishing and the most refreshing thing is not having to pitch it with that comp titles 'Alien meets Mary Poppins' lark. That was meant to be a dichotomy but now I've typed it I can see links🤔Hints and tips welcome on the process, lovely #writers
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You know what would **really** disrupt the publishing industry?
Fair contracts and decent pay for authors.
No AI training without the creator’s consent.
Artists and translators on the cover.
No NDAs for ghostwriters.
Fair contracts and decent pay for authors.
No AI training without the creator’s consent.
Artists and translators on the cover.
No NDAs for ghostwriters.
November 27, 2024 at 2:04 PM
You know what would **really** disrupt the publishing industry?
Fair contracts and decent pay for authors.
No AI training without the creator’s consent.
Artists and translators on the cover.
No NDAs for ghostwriters.
Fair contracts and decent pay for authors.
No AI training without the creator’s consent.
Artists and translators on the cover.
No NDAs for ghostwriters.
If you are in #Corkcity next week why not treat yourself to this event in one of my favourite theatres and not just because my play Step Five is included in the line up. Well maybe because... 😉🎭Tues 3rd to Sat 7th December @ 8pm corkartstheatre.com/event/10-min... #theatre
10 x 10 Minute Play Event
Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 7th December @ 8pm
10 x 10 Minute Play Event
Our very popular, annual 10 x 10 Minute Play Event is back with ten brand new short plays for you to enjoy.
The event has proved a ...
corkartstheatre.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:21 PM
If you are in #Corkcity next week why not treat yourself to this event in one of my favourite theatres and not just because my play Step Five is included in the line up. Well maybe because... 😉🎭Tues 3rd to Sat 7th December @ 8pm corkartstheatre.com/event/10-min... #theatre
I have a #polytunnel being delivered today and I just need you all to know that 🙂 Newby tunnel dweller. Hints and tips welcome #gardenersworld #Gardening #growyourown #sustainable 🌿
November 22, 2024 at 2:03 PM
I have a #polytunnel being delivered today and I just need you all to know that 🙂 Newby tunnel dweller. Hints and tips welcome #gardenersworld #Gardening #growyourown #sustainable 🌿
I was let loose with a bit of a bant on #Classics 🎭 thanks so much to @jmcm.bsky.social for the opportunity 💚
Our next recording from our Nov 16 event is a must-see; it fired my imagination and gave me many new ideas.
Theresa Ryder @theresaryder.bsky.social delivers a captivating and truly inspiring talk about the Classics and the working-class writer.
www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/theresa-ry...
Theresa Ryder @theresaryder.bsky.social delivers a captivating and truly inspiring talk about the Classics and the working-class writer.
www.creativecommunitysessions.com/p/theresa-ry...
Theresa Ryder
Watch now | Classics and the working-class writer
www.creativecommunitysessions.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:26 AM
I was let loose with a bit of a bant on #Classics 🎭 thanks so much to @jmcm.bsky.social for the opportunity 💚