The Leicester Writes Short Story Prize was set up to celebrate the short story form. The prize, open to writers all over the world, invites short stories of up to 3,500 words on any theme or subject.
Our 2025 judging panel included writers Kathryn Aldridge-Morris and Melanie Carvalho. This anthology presents original new writing by talented writers featured on this year’s longlist.
Featuring: Laura Besley, Dianne Bown-Wilson, Matt Cook, Lynette Creswell, Sam Dawson, David Garlick, John Glander, Vicky Grut, Barbara Kuessner Hughes, Siobhan Logan, Rosaleen Lynch, Seán McNicholl, Derville Murphy, Alice Newitt, Ryann Overbay, Sophie Ellen Powell, Farha Tahera Quadri, Riel Rosehill, Reshma Ruia, Victoria Stewart.