Hello all you lovely writers!
Just checking in with a quick update on the 2025 Bristol Short Story Prize longlist. After thorough consideration we have decided to push the longlist announcement back by a week.
We do apologise for any frustration or disappointment this causes. Please know that this decision was made with our contestants’ best interests at heart. We want to ensure that each entry is given its due diligence, including entries that were submitted during our ‘second chance submission window.’
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at bristol-short-story-prize@bristol.ac.uk.
Otherwise, we will be back soon with our official longlist announcement!