Kate Ellis

writer | reader.
short story prizer & podcaster @bricklanebooks
work @inpressbooks

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✍🏽'How to Write a Prize-Winning Short Story' provided wonderful insight from Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize creator @katesmalleyelli @prototypepubs founder Jess Chandler, short story author @GurnaikJohal, and @livlizlou from Janklow & Nesbitt literary agency.

[Charco Press @CharcoPress]

This. Huge congratulations to Ana Paula Maia and @ZAPTranslations, as well as to the incredible other presses and titles on the shortlist. Our thanks to the judges and to the @PrizeRofc team, for their hard work, diligence, and a fantastic evening last night.

[Melanie Carvalho @MelanieCarval14]

- a fabulous collection of funny, dark, mouthwatering delicious stories (and one of mine ☺️). Not only a great stocking filler but supports an indie bookshop and the short story @BrickLaneBooks

[Chris Wright @_ChrisWrites]

If anyone wants to read the @BrickLaneBooks Short Story Award longlist, including a brand new story of mine, you can purchase it here. https://t.co/SPGHRWyQri

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

The winners of the 2023 @BrickLaneBooks Short Story Prize have been announced, as the indie launches its new anthology. https://t.co/vDo012CUaj

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These six authors will also feature alongside other longlisted authors in the forthcoming anthology, available for preorder - link in our bio. Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to crowning our winner in November! 🥳👑 #BLBShortStoryPrize #BrickLaneBookshop

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Our team was captivated by the immense talent displayed by all entrants, but these six stories truly shone in the midst of fierce competition. 📝🏆 Congrats to our shortlisted authors: @MelanieCarval14, Samantha Fern, @kljefford, @LeeorOhayon, Harper Walton, @_ChrisWrites ⭐

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🕵🏻 And then there were six… 📚✨ We're thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2023 Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize, chosen by our esteemed judges, @GurnaikJohal, @mmdotcox, and @kiyarosevans! 📖🌟 #BLBShortStoryPrize #BrickLaneBookshop

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🏆 Thrilled to reveal the longlist for Brick Lane Bookshop Short Story Prize 2023! 📖🎉 These 12 remarkable authors have truly nailed the art of short storytelling. 📚✨ Stay tuned for more updates on this literary journey. Congrats to our longlist stars! 🌟🖋️

[Kate Ellis @katesmalleyelli]

@VintageHuddle Hey, would love a proof please!

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Good news! We've extended our deadline for the Short Story Prize!

The new deadline is 5pm, Tuesday 4th April.

For those who missed the original deadline by minutes, or those who plan to burn the midnight oil 🪔 the entry form is still open.

Details on how to entry in bio.

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Today’s the last day to submit to our 2023 Short Story Prize - entries close at 5pm 🕔 Thanks to our sponsor @MushensEnt and partner @STWevents
https://t.co/ABmHnD61W8

[Kate Ellis @katesmalleyelli]

Loved talking to @I_Readit about her excellent, funny story 'Missy Starling'! Also: the intimacy of hammers, finding your own pile of (writing) shit, and
some sound short story advice for anyone about to enter the @BrickLaneBooks Short Story Prize

[Imogen Fox @I_Readit]

It’s out! If anyone wants to hear about Kant, Taylor Swift, and my vigilante great-grandmother

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For this year’s Short Story Prize we’re partnered with @STWevents. Spread the Word are a literature development agency committed to helping writers across London succeed. They’re providing a host of opportunities for our winner and runners-up ⬇️

[Gurnaik Johal @GurnaikJohal]

Glad to finally put my judgy personality to good use as one of the judges for the @BrickLaneBooks Story Prize

Do send your short stories by April 3rd!

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We’re thrilled to announce that the 2023 Short Story Prize is now open for entries! This year we’re delighted to be collaborating with @MushensEnt and @STWevents, who will provide development opportunities to the competition’s finalists
https://t.co/gkhTIP9hSa

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🎧New episode out now!🎧
@GurnaikJohal reads from his story 'Red River' and talks about his debut #shortstory collection 'We Move', his endless curiosity, and how the English language is 'like mouldable clay'. @serpentstail https://t.co/s0fPTMwrJo
Photo (c) Aashfaria A. Anwar

[Scratch Books @scratch_books]

Calling all short story writers! Announcing the Scratch A4 competition - for stories that fit on one page of A4... open for submissions from 1 March to 30 April!

Information guidelines are here
https://t.co/3WpD8h5rY0

[Scratch Books @scratch_books]

“She sat at the window watching the evening invade the avenue”

This week’s Scratch Classic is Eveline by Joyce. Introduced by the brilliant @katesmalleyelli

https://t.co/o8qSRYojW1

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We had the absolute pleasure of talking to Manuel Muñoz about his brilliant, moving and tender short story collection 'The Consequences'.
https://t.co/0d0HdzRD0A