https://www.rte.ie/culture/get-creative/en-ieRTÉ 2025-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:00:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0622/1519209-get-creative-on-writing-a-novel-go-find-your-tribe/Ever dreamed of writing a novel but didn't know where to start?Sun, 22 Jun 2025 07:00:52 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0622/1519209-get-creative-on-writing-a-novel-go-find-your-tribe/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0618/1516517-author-meg-grehan-how-writing-in-verse-helped-me-find-my-voice/'Poetry is a scary word for so many...' Acclaimed Donegal-based author Meg Grehan introduces her latest novel for young readers The Brightest Star, written entirely in verse.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:08 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0618/1516517-author-meg-grehan-how-writing-in-verse-helped-me-find-my-voice/Bookshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0615/1517896-get-creative-on-writing-a-novel-a-great-place-to-start/Ever dreamed of writing a novel but didn't know where to start? Now's the perfect time to pick up your pen (or keyboard) and dive into the world of storytelling—no experience needed, just your imagination.Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:00:53 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0615/1517896-get-creative-on-writing-a-novel-a-great-place-to-start/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0613/1518297-the-prompt-tearing-it-down-with-author-dave-rudden/For the latest episode of RTÉ Radio 1's new writing showcase The Prompt, writer Dave Rudden chose the prompt 'Tearing it Down'.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:52:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0613/1518297-the-prompt-tearing-it-down-with-author-dave-rudden/The Prompthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0606/1517167-the-prompt-imagining-a-world-without-with-sinead-moriarty/This week on The Prompt on RTÉ Radio 1, guest writer Sinéad Moriarty's writing prompt is 'A World Without'.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:05:36 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0606/1517167-the-prompt-imagining-a-world-without-with-sinead-moriarty/The Prompthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0601/1515688-get-creative-on-non-fiction-writing-groups-and-first-readers/Ever thought about writing non-fiction, be it an essay, a memoir or even a brief snapshot of your life? Why not take the leap?Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:00:46 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0601/1515688-get-creative-on-non-fiction-writing-groups-and-first-readers/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0530/1515916-the-prompt-opening-an-unexpected-parcel-with-edel-coffey/This week on The Prompt on RTÉ Radio 1 guest writer Edel Coffey's writing prompt is 'An Unexpected Parcel'.Fri, 30 May 2025 13:51:35 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0530/1515916-the-prompt-opening-an-unexpected-parcel-with-edel-coffey/The Prompthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0608/1515464-get-creative-writing-non-fiction-hybrid-texts-collaborations/Ever thought about writing non-fiction, be it an essay, a memoir or even a brief snapshot of your life? Why not take the leap?Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:00:38 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0608/1515464-get-creative-writing-non-fiction-hybrid-texts-collaborations/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0522/1514276-the-prompt-rte-radio-1s-new-showcase-for-fresh-irish-writing/The first episode of The Prompt presented by Zoë Comyns airs on Sunday 7.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.Thu, 22 May 2025 09:23:00 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0522/1514276-the-prompt-rte-radio-1s-new-showcase-for-fresh-irish-writing/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0525/1514288-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-writing-audio-essays/RTÉ Radio 1 is home to one of the best outlets for audio essays in the world. Sunday Miscellany has been broadcasting "new writing for radio accompanied by complementary music" every Sunday morning since 1968.Sun, 25 May 2025 07:00:27 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0525/1514288-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-writing-audio-essays/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0518/1512625-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-self-editing/In a new series, author, critic and broadcaster Cristín Leach explores the craft of non-fiction...Sun, 18 May 2025 07:00:09 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0518/1512625-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-self-editing/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0324/1503758-rte-short-story-competition-2025-announces-call-for-entries/RTÉ is inviting entries to one of Ireland's longest established and most significant literary prizes, the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of writer and broadcaster, Francis MacManus.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:34:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0324/1503758-rte-short-story-competition-2025-announces-call-for-entries/RTÉ Short Story Competitionhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0511/1511301-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-writing-first-sentences/Ever thought about writing non-fiction, be it an essay, a memoir or even a brief snapshot of your life? Why not take the leap?Sun, 11 May 2025 07:00:31 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0511/1511301-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-writing-first-sentences/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0504/1510298-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-writing-personal-essays/Ever thought about writing non-fiction, be it an essay, a memoir or even a brief snapshot of your life? Why not take the leap?Sun, 04 May 2025 07:00:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0504/1510298-get-creative-the-craft-of-non-fiction-writing-personal-essays/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0427/1507594-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-writing-is-rewriting/Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap? In a new series, award-winning poet Jessica Traynor shares insights to help you find your voice.Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:00:40 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0427/1507594-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-writing-is-rewriting/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0420/1506360-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-building-the-dollhouse/Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap?Sun, 20 Apr 2025 07:00:21 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0420/1506360-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-building-the-dollhouse/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0413/1506359-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-who-are-you-talking-to/Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap?Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:00:34 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0413/1506359-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-who-are-you-talking-to/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0406/1503381-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-pinning-the-poem-to-the-page/Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap?Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:00:39 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0406/1503381-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-pinning-the-poem-to-the-page/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0401/1504420-chasing-the-high-jan-carsons-short-story-tips-for-writers/RTÉ is inviting entries to one of Ireland's longest established and most significant literary prizes, the RTÉ Short Story Competition...Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:00:23 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0401/1504420-chasing-the-high-jan-carsons-short-story-tips-for-writers/RTÉ Short Story Competitionhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0402/1505214-a-sparkle-of-magic-neil-hegarty-on-finding-your-writing-voice/RTÉ is inviting entries to one of Ireland's longest established and most significant literary prizes, the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of writer and broadcaster, Francis MacManus...Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:28 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0402/1505214-a-sparkle-of-magic-neil-hegarty-on-finding-your-writing-voice/RTÉ Short Story Competitionhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0330/1495902-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-beetles-and-bad-dreams/Ever thought about writing a poem? Why not take the leap? In a new series, award-winning poet Jessica Traynor shares insights to help you find your voice.Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:00:15 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0330/1495902-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-beetles-and-bad-dreams/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0327/1504397-writer-tristan-rosenstock-on-the-fine-art-of-the-short-story/Advice from the judges about what they look for in a short story...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:57:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0327/1504397-writer-tristan-rosenstock-on-the-fine-art-of-the-short-story/RTÉ Short Story Competitionhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0323/1495904-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-questions-and-dreams/Ever thought about writing a poem? Then why not have a go?Sun, 23 Mar 2025 07:00:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0323/1495904-get-creative-on-writing-poetry-questions-and-dreams/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0316/1492342-how-to-make-a-movie-the-editing-process/Ever fancied having a bash at a movie or TV script? In a new series, acclaimed filmmaker Paul Duane tells you everything you need to know about writing for the screen...Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:00:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0316/1492342-how-to-make-a-movie-the-editing-process/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0309/1492341-get-creative-making-a-movie-how-to-manage-your-crew/Ever fancied having a bash at making your own movie? In a new series, acclaimed filmmaker Paul Duane tells you everything you need to know.Sun, 09 Mar 2025 07:00:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0309/1492341-get-creative-making-a-movie-how-to-manage-your-crew/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0311/1498784-coming-back-to-the-light-kel-menton-on-their-debut-novel/A Fix Of Light, the debut YA book from author Kel Menton, is a trans love story with a dark magical twist.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:18 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0311/1498784-coming-back-to-the-light-kel-menton-on-their-debut-novel/How I Writehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0306/1500653-rte-radio-1-is-looking-for-writers-for-their-new-series/The Prompt is a brand new series for writers...Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:24:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0306/1500653-rte-radio-1-is-looking-for-writers-for-their-new-series/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0302/1492340-get-creative-making-a-movie-how-to-manage-your-production/Ever fancied having a bash at making your own movie? In a new series, acclaimed filmmaker Paul Duane tells you everything you need to know.Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:00:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0302/1492340-get-creative-making-a-movie-how-to-manage-your-production/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0220/1496361-things-to-know-when-looking-for-a-publishing-agent/Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin, AKA bestselling author Sam Blake, shares her insider tips for how aspiring writers can land an agent and bag the best book deal...Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:00:44 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0220/1496361-things-to-know-when-looking-for-a-publishing-agent/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0223/1492339-get-creative-how-to-write-a-movie-part-three/Ever fancied having a bash at a movie or TV script? In a new series, acclaimed filmmaker Paul Duane tells you everything you need to know about writing for the screen...Sun, 23 Feb 2025 07:00:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0223/1492339-get-creative-how-to-write-a-movie-part-three/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0216/1492338-get-creative-how-to-write-a-movie-part-two/Ever fancied having a bash at a movie or TV script? In a new series, acclaimed filmmaker Paul Duane tells you everything you need to know about writing for the screen...Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:00:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0216/1492338-get-creative-how-to-write-a-movie-part-two/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0209/1492337-get-creative-how-to-write-a-movie-part-one/Ever fancied having a bash at a movie or TV script? Acclaimed filmmaker Paul Duane tells you everything you need to know about writing for the screen...Sun, 09 Feb 2025 07:00:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0209/1492337-get-creative-how-to-write-a-movie-part-one/Get Creativehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0205/1494834-fragile-maoiliosa-charlie-mcguinness-on-his-drama-on-one-play/Charlie McGuinness is a writer, actor and director from Carrigallen County Leitrim - his new radio play , Fragile Maoilíosa will be broadcast on Drama on One on RTÉ Radio 1 this Sunday, 9th February...Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:02:57 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2025/0205/1494834-fragile-maoiliosa-charlie-mcguinness-on-his-drama-on-one-play/Drama On Onehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/1108/1478692-playing-with-poems-writing-poetry-for-children/We present an extract from The Irish Writers Handbook 2025, the essential guide to writing and getting published, with contributions from acclaimed authors and book industry professionals.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2024/1108/1478692-playing-with-poems-writing-poetry-for-children/Get Creative