RT Radio 1 presents The Prompt A new eight-part series showcasing fresh Irish writing, curated by Ireland's leading literary voices

Featuring guest writers Edel Coffey, Mike McCormack, Sin ad Moriarty, Dave Rudden, Caoilinn Hughes, Lucy Caldwell, Belinda McKeon and Wendy Erskine

Sunday 25 May at 7.30pm on RT Radio 1

This Sunday on RT Radio 1The Prompt will begin at 7:30pm. Each week for eight weeks, the new literary series invites you to settle in and listen to new writing through the lens of some of Ireland's most distinguished writers.

Celebrating the power of story and the thrill of new writing, The Prompt will give another generation of storytellers a platform with fresh, original voices responding to the challenge in striking ways.

Presented by award-winning radio producer and literary curator Zo Comyns, The Prompt received an overwhelming response to its open call, with over 900 submissions of prose and poetry received. From this pool of talent, each episode features three standout pieces selected by that week's guest writer, bringing listeners a rich array of new writing in response to eight thought-provoking themes.

Each episode is shaped around a unique prompt offering writers a creative challenge and listeners a fresh, dynamic literary experience.

Broadcast Schedule:

May 25 - the patron saint of | Guest Writer: Mike McCormack

Featuring new writing by Colm McAuliffe, John Paul Davies, and Brendan Killeen

June 1 - An Unexpected Parcel | Guest Writer: Edel Coffey

Featuring new writing by Bebe Ashley, Trish Bennett, and Jennifer Lindsay Gray

June 8 - A World Without | Guest Writer: Sin ad Moriarty

Featuring new writing by Jillian Godsil, Alice Pembroke, and Sebastian Schlecht

June 15 - Tearing it Down | Guest Writer: Dave Rudden

Featuring new writing by Lobna El Gammal, Amanda Bell, and Peter Shine

June 22 - Embarrassment | Guest Writer: Caoilinn Hughes

Featuring new writing by Deborah Meltvedt, JL Bogenschneider, and Sue Turbett

June 29 - Irrevocable Change | Guest Writer: Lucy Caldwell

Featuring new writing by Maggie Armstrong, Ellen O'Donohue Oddy, and Loretta Fahy

July 6 - Shoes | Guest Writer: Belinda McKeon

Featuring new writing by Sara Keating, R is n Leggett Bohan, and Se n Carlson

July 13 - The Dark Horse | Guest Writer: Wendy Erskine

Featuring new writing by Sorcha Hamilton, Anne O'Leary, and Conor Crummey

Notes to Editor:

The Prompt is a production for RT , funded by Coimisi n na Me n.

About Presenter, Zo Comyns:

The Prompt is presented by Zo Comyns with the aim of nurturing writers across literary genres. Zo is an award-winning radio producer whose work spans drama, essays, fiction, and factual storytelling.

RT Communications: Sharon Sorohan

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