Claire Shevlin Writer

NI writer. Highly commended Irish Novel Fair 2024. Short stories long listed for Mslexia x2, shortlisted Brian Moore. Most recently pub. with Flametree Press.

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

@WomensPrize A few items are missing from my order from the Women's Prize website. Who should I contact about this please? Thanks.

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

I have come late to the sad news of @Janet_Reid passing. Long before I ever thought of writing a novel, I was a fan of her Miss Snark blog and lately, the Query Shark. For the style of her writing and for her straightforward and sage advice. RIP Janet.

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Congratulations to the winners of the Irish Novel Fair! I’m also delighted that my own novel Blood Floral 🩸 🌹 was a highly commended entry. #novelfair @IrishWritersCtr

[Irish Writers Centre @IrishWritersCtr]

We are thrilled to announce the 12 winners of #NovelFair 2024📚✨

Mia Döring, Juliet Faithfull, Edie May Hand, Sinéad Ingoldsby, Jennifer Lynn, Ali McGuire, Mags McLoughlin, Caitriona Mullan, JM O’Brien, John O’Donnell, Maria Saba and Dominic Stevens🎉

🔗https://t.co/hirPYOxeAE

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

And second up - Meet the Agents! Agents like “spirit guides” in the world of publishing as per Simon Trewin. Grounders as well. First (pro) readers. Business managers. Salespeople and matchmakers… #murderone #writingtips #writingtips

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Fantastic first Murder One session - Meet The Editors...
Top tips…
1. Self edit++ with an emphasis on dialogue and action
2. Don’t take rejection personally. Editors know how much energy goes work and don’t take it lightly…
3. Know where your book sits in a bookshop…

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Setting intentions for the #final100daysofwriting of 2023! @WritersSalon

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Just re-reading my latest chapter first draft. Nodding, nodding and more nodding. And when not nodding, shrugging. Frankly surprised that all my characters don't suffer from disabling vertigo the amount their heads apparently bob about...

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Love the sound of ‘Grave Expectations’! (Both title and plot!!)👏❤️
https://t.co/RDVsbhQUxT

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Congratulations to Ruth!!

[Rutholearywriter @rutholearywrite]

I am delighted to announce that I am now represented by Kate Nash @katenashagent at @KNLitAgency. Many thanks to Kate for her enthusiasm for my debut novel The Weekend Break. I am very excited to be working with this great team.

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

I mean, true. Makes the rest of us look like slackers.

[Jenny Colgan is on Threads as @jennycolganbooks @jennycolgan]

How you run a farm, write a series of bestselling books, make a bunch of TV shows, have nine children, look good and ON THE SIDE FIT IN A FIVE YEAR AFFAIR is I have to say absolutely insane time-management skills

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Great webinar on editing with #savethecat @JessicaBrody and @NaNoWriMo!

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Can get hairdressers appt at popular salon in 2, maybe 3 weeks if I want a specific person.
Just tried to make a dog grooming appt (new experience for me, first long-haired dog).
Next available session...? 29th May! 😂

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

@gems_endgame She stole a tweet and photo and passed them off as her own. That’s plagiarism, doesn’t much matter if malicious or not. She happily accepted likes and lols and doubled down on the manufactured fantasy with her ongoing engagement. It’s weird. It’s weird anyone would think it’s ok.

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Won’t see much of Aul Reekie this time round but happy to be here in one of my favourite cities! And I’ll be back soon…

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Heading to Edinburgh for a few days. The pilot is called Jason Donovan - no joke. No Ozzie twang detected…

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

@AnneHamilton7 @deescallan @clocareywriter Of course, Anne. You’ll be missed!

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

@Outlook's spam filters have gone haywire - all sorts of rubbish hitting my inbox. Anyone else? #Microsoft365

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

This morning’s google history. Time to play - aspiring crime writer or aspiring psychopath…? (or really inept forensic analyst??)

[Claire Shevlin Writer @cmshevlin]

Rudy sightseeing in Belfast. Pee-d everywhere, poo-ed in front of Laganside Courts (no respect for law) so I think he enjoyed himself…