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We’re thrilled to announce this year’s shortlist for the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The shortlist was chosen from 20 longlisted stories by our fantastic panel of judges which includes writers Rebecca Burns, Jon McGregor and last year’s winner, CG Menon. Stories on this year’s shortlist include (in alphabetical order): Get Along Without You Now by… Continue reading Shortlist

We’re delighted to announce this year’s longlist of 20 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize 2018. The longlist was chosen from 185 submissions received. Stories on this year’s longlist include (in alphabetical order): A Birthday Gift by Reshma Ruia A motionless stuffed bear by Judy Birkbeck Black and Blue by Alison Woodhouse Catapult… Continue reading Longlist

We’re happy to announce this year’s winning stories for the inaugural Leicester Writes Short Story Prize 2017. The winning stories were chosen by our esteemed judging panel, which includes writers Rebecca Burns, Divya Ghelani, Nina Stibbe, and Grace Haddon as well as bookseller, Debbie James. The winning stories in this year’s competition are: 1st prize: Aunty by… Continue reading 2017 Results

We’re delighted to announce this year’s shortlist for the inaugural Leicester Writes Short Story Prize 2017. The shortlist was chosen from 20 long-listed stories by our esteemed judging panel, which includes writers Rebecca Burns, Divya Ghelani, Nina Stibbe, and Grace Haddon as well as bookseller, Debbie James. Stories on this year’s shortlist include (in alphabetical order):… Continue reading Shortlist

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s longlist of 20 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize 2017. The longlist was chosen from 102 submissions received during our inaugural campaign. Stories on this year’s longlist include (in alphabetical order): A Peculiar Circle by Matthew Rhodes An Evening Out by Asha Krishna Aunty by C. G. Menon… Continue reading Longlist

These are the full terms and conditions for The Leicester Writes Short Story Competition. 1. The Leicester Writes Short Story Competition is open to all ages and nationalities across the world. Both published and unpublished writers are invited to submit. The prize aims to encourage new writing. 2. All entries must be original unpublished prose,… Continue reading Rules

Abi Hynes Abi Hynes is an award-winning drama and fiction writer based in Manchester. She won the Cambridge Short Story Prize in 2020 and was shortlisted for the Bath Flash Fiction’s ‘Novella-in-flash’ award in 2017. Her debut short story collection, MONSTROUS LONGING, came out with Dahlia Publishing in October 2023. Abi’s stage plays have been performed in theatres across the UK. She wrote the first four episodes… Continue reading Meet the Judges