Stepping over the line.
Making the change.
Breaking the rules.
Submissions for WISE 2027 are open, and we want the crossing.
The Theme: Trespass
Write the line you weren’t supposed to cross.
- Flash fiction, up to 1,000 words
- Poetry, up to 40 lines
- Enter one of each if you like
It’s free. No entry fee, no catch. Work should be in English, and bilingual pieces are welcome. Read the full guidelines before you send anything in.
Who Can Enter
Any student at any college in Ireland.
Key Dates
- 23 November 2026, 23:59: submissions close
- December 2026: finalists announced
- Saturday 23 January 2027: WISE, University of Galway
Who’s Reading
Every entry is read blind by Dave Lordan, Karl Parkinson and Dave Rudden, with more writers joining the panel.
Make the Shortlist
Shortlisted writers read their work live at WISE in Galway, with writers’ societies from across the country in the room. If standing up and reading isn’t something you can do, tell us and we’ll sort it.
Submit your work on the WISE page. Go trespass.