The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize 2021 is now open for entries. We’re looking for new and original fiction up to 3,500 words. Stories can be any length (up to 3500 words) style, or subject. There is no set theme. The entry fee is £5 per story. Max three entries per person. PRIZES 1st Prize … Continue reading Short Story Prize
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Literature Festival
Leicester Writes is the first and only festival dedicated to showcasing regional and diverse literary talent. We’re thrilled to announce our annual festival returns for its six year. Join us online for Home by 10 Fest throughout September and October for a jam-packed programme of workshops, readings and author talks all designed to help you… Continue reading Literature Festival
Writers Meet Up
Writers Meet Up is a relaxed and informal meetup for writers living in and around Leicestershire. We’re a friendly group who are always happy to offer advice and inspiration. We welcome newbies. The format: Buy a drink, introduce yourself and see where the conversation leads… When: first Tuesday of each month.Where: *new venue* LCB depot… Continue reading Writers Meet Up
Leicester Book Prize
Update: The Leicester Book Prize will return in 2020. PRIZE STATEMENT “As well as literary and aesthetic quality, we will reward texts which represent or embody the values which we see as characteristic of the city: diversity, individuality, multiculturalism, democracy and an ever-surprising eccentricity. For that reason, the prize will aim to treat texts which are independently… Continue reading Leicester Book Prize