Spread the Word is London’s writer development agency, which means we are here to help London’s writers make their mark – on the page, the screen and in the world. We do this by kick starting the careers of London’s best new writers, and energetically campaigning to ensure that publishing truly reflects the diversity of the city. We support the creative and professional development of writing talent, by engaging those already interested in literature and those who will be, and by advocating on behalf of both.
Guy Ware won the London Short Story Prize 2018 for his remarkable story 'the year of peace'. Judge Guy Gunaratne described 'the year of peace' as "bea...
The top three writers from the London Short Story Prize 2018 are talk to students on the MA Publishing course at London College of Communication, part...
Kira McPherson's highly commended 'A Complete History of Portraiture' is a bold exposition of art and desire across 35 sections. In this interview, Ki...
Dylan Brethour, author of 'The Moon We Drown In' is interviewed and reads from her story which was highly commended in the London Short Story Prize 20...
Alun Evans speaks to London College of Communications MA in Publishing students Mia Nazareno and Emilie Dahl about writing and his story Techniques of...
Listen to the winner of the London Short Story Prize, Maria Thomas, in conversation with Mark Fikri and reading from her Prize-winning story. The podc...