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We’re delighted to announce this year’s winning stories for the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The stories were chosen by our fantastic judging panel, writers Kathryn Aldridge-Morris and Melanie Carvalho. Around 400 entries were received in the ninth year of the prize, open to published and unpublished writers, for a short story of up to 3,500 words on… Continue reading 2025 Results

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s shortlist of 9 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The shortlist was chosen from 21 exceptional stories on this year’s longlist by our fantastic judging panel, including writers Melanie Carvalho and Kathryn Aldridge-Morris. Stories on this year’s shortlist include (in alphabetical order): Doppelganger by Barbara Kuessner HughesExperience by Victoria… Continue reading 2025 Shortlist

We’re delighted to announce this year’s longlist of 21 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The longlist was chosen from just under 400 entries received. Stories on this year’s longlist include (in alphabetical order): A cold March by John GlanderA human sacrifice by Riel RosehillA recipe for love and survival by Sophie PowellDolly… Continue reading 2025 Longlist

We’re delighted to announce this year’s winning stories for the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The stories were chosen by our fantastic judging panel writers Abi Hynes, Iqbal Hussain, and last year’s winner, Laura Coleman. Around 300 entries were received from across the UK in the eighth year of the prize, open to published and unpublished writers, for… Continue reading 2024 Results

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s shortlist of 8 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The shortlist was chosen from 20 exceptional stories on this year’s longlist by our fantastic judging panel, including writers Abi Hynes, Laura Coleman and Iqbal Hussain. Stories on this year’s shortlist include (in alphabetical order): All Eyes On Me by… Continue reading 2024 Shortlist

We’re delighted to announce this year’s longlist of 20 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The longlist was chosen from just under 300 entries received. Stories on this year’s longlist include (in alphabetical order): All Eyes On Me by Melanie CarvalhoAn Unrecoverable Youth by D.N. MartinBack Streets by Gillian BrownEphemeral Little Things by… Continue reading 2024 Longlist

We’re delighted to announce this year’s winning stories for the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The stories were chosen by our fantastic judging panel including writers Joe Bedford and Mona Dash. Around 250 entries were received from across the UK in the seventh year of the prize, open to published and unpublished writers, for a short story of… Continue reading 2023 Results

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s shortlist of 9 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The shortlist was chosen from 20 exceptional stories on this year’s longlist by our fantastic judging panel, including writers Joe Bedford and Mona Dash. Stories on this year’s shortlist include (in alphabetical order): 2099 by Shannon Savvas42C by Patrick HollowayA… Continue reading 2023 Shortlist

We’re delighted to announce this year’s longlist of 20 stories for The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The longlist was chosen from just under 250 entries received. Stories on this year’s longlist include (in alphabetical order): 2099 by Shannon Savvas42C by Patrick HollowayA Form of Freedom by Laura ColemanAfter and after and after before by… Continue reading 2023 Longlist

We’re delighted to announce this year’s winning stories for the Leicester Writes Short Story Prize. The stories were chosen by our fantastic judging panel including writers Rebecca Burns, Laura Besley and Reshma Ruia. Around 300 entries were received from across the UK in the sixth year of the prize, open to published and unpublished writers, for a short… Continue reading 2022 Results