Twelve New Writers Win Big Publishing Breakthrough | Cork News

Twelve brilliant new writers from around the world are set to launch their debut novels straight into top publishers’ hands—thanks to the Irish Writers Centre’s International Debut Novel Competition. With over 800 entries and winners hailing from 38 countries, these lucky authors get exclusive pitch days in September, either in person or via Zoom, bypassing the usual publishing grind. Among them is Paul McMahon, a Cork-based writer with roots in West Belfast, whose work in poetry and playwriting—including development with The Abbey Theatre—shows his serious chops. Celebrating 35 years of nurturing talent, the Irish Writers Centre sees this as a vital investment in the future of storytelling, helping emerging voices turn ideas into published books and open doors they’d otherwise never reach. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f212191431525e8f