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Some benefits of joining the Irish Writers' Union

The Irish Writers' Union has represented authors for more than 20 years in Ireland and Internationally. The Union represents authors at all levels, from the most well known Irish authors to those yet to be published through the affiliate membership.

IWC The most important service provided by the IWU for its members is representation when problems have arisen between a writer and their publisher. The IWU has a Disputes Officer and a long and successful record of resolving disputes to the satisfaction of its members.

Authors are represented with the Arts Council and other government bodies by the union.

We publish Final Draft as a monthly newsletter which reaches more than 2,000 readers. Final Draft gives details of new publications by members, as well as opportunities in the market;including competitions, festivals, and major literary events.

Honorary life membership of the union was conferred on Benedict Kiely, James Plunkett, Robert Greacen, Sam McAughtry, Jack Harte, and William Trevor.

The IWU is at the forefront of campaigns for authors' rights. In particular, the union is pressing that the European Directive of 1992 be fully implemented with regard to public lending rights (PLR) in Ireland.

We represent Irish authors at international conferences including the European Writers Conference and the International Network PLR.

papers The IWU is a nominating body for very many prestigious literary awards, including the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Membership includes people with a great wealth of experience and we draw upon this if offering advice to those with queries, particularly with regard to contracts.

The current annual subscription is €50 for full membership,€30 for associate.

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This is the website of the Irish Writers' Union, 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. 086 233 00 84 or email The website is edited by Lissa Oliver	Some benefits of joining the Irish Writers' Union The Irish Writers' Union has represented authors for more than 20 years in Ireland and Internationally. The Union represents authors at all levels, from the most well known Irish authors to those yet to be published through the affiliate membership. The most important service provided by the IWU for its members is representation when problems have arisen between a writer and their publisher. The IWU has a Disputes Officer and a long and successful record of resolving disputes to the satisfaction of its members. Authors are represented with the Arts Council and other government bodies by the union. We publish Final Draft as a monthly newsletter which reaches more than 2,000 readers. Final Draft gives details of new publications by members, as well as opportunities in the market;including competitions, festivals, and major literary events. Honorary life membership of the union was conferred on Benedict Kiely, James Plunkett, Robert Greacen, Sam McAughtry, Jack Harte, and William Trevor. The IWU is at the forefront of campaigns for authors' rights. In particular, the union is pressing that the European Directive of 1992 be fully implemented with regard to public lending rights (PLR) in Ireland. We represent Irish authors at international conferences including the European Writers Conference and the International Network PLR. The IWU is a nominating body for very many prestigious literary awards, including the Nobel Prize for Literature. Membership includes people with a great wealth of experience and we draw upon this if offering advice to those with queries, particularly with regard to contracts. The current annual subscription is €50 for full membership,€30 for associate. Join us now here home aims benefits committee events faq honoured plunkett join links contract membersites news plr reviewing tax	Become a member of a community of fellow writers. Annual subscription is €50 for full membership,€30 for associate.
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