Introducing Merac and Howard

I'd like to bring your attention to a new blog from the world of MR W.... Introducing 'Merac and Howard', perhaps the most odd characters you will ever come across. Their dull, macabre lives will be published on the blog 'Merac & Howard' in instalments so sign up now so you don't miss out on the latest grimy fingerprint of their sad little world, smeared onto your cotton bedsheets....

Little House Short Story competition

Little House Short Story Competition 

For stories up to 2,000 words.

First prize £100 and a full critique

Five runners up also receive a critique of their submission.

Deadline: December 31st 2012

Entry fee: £5.00  

2013 Bristol Short Story Prize

The Bristol Short Story Prize 2013 is now open. Stories can be entered online or by post and the closing date for entries is midnight (BST) on 30th April 2013. Please read the 2013 BSSP rules before entering. The judging panel will be chaired by editor and literary consultant, Ali Reynolds, a former editor at Random House.