Goldsboro Books have announced the twelve titles longlisted for the 2022 Glass Bell Award. Now in its sixth year, the Glass Bell Award celebrates the best storytelling across contemporary fiction, regardless of genre. The 2022 longlist heralds another strong year for debuts – making up just under half of the longlist- including debut thrillers The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris, Anna Bailey’s creepy and atmospheric novel Tall Bones,...
500 Words 2025/26 is open for entries! Stories must be submitted via our online submission system by 9pm, Friday 7 November - we strictly cannot accept any story after that point. Make sure you don’t leave it until the last minute to submit. You will receive a confirmation email once your story has been submitted successfully. If you haven't received...
The University of the West of Scotland Student Union, in collaboration with Afro-Scottish Events, warmly invites you to its Black History Month Celebration. Theme: Standing Firm in Power and Pride Expect an inspiring evening featuring: Fashion storytellingHeritage dinnerSpoken word poetry … and much more! Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025Time: 5:00...
500 Words 2025/26 is open for entries! Stories must be submitted via our online submission...
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