What is Story?

Welcome to Story, the campaign to celebrate the short story. We believe that the short story is one of the most exciting and important literary forms, and that it can and should reach the widest possible readership. We believe that the short story matters.

Who is behind Story?

The core partners in Story are those either directing the campaign or actively involved in key elements of the campaign.

They are:

BBC

Booktrust

Scottish Book Trust

Small Wonder Short Story Festival

We benefit from the support, knowledge and advice of a wider advisory group, which includes:

Prospect magazine

New Writing North

New Writing Partnership

Arts Council England

Scottish Arts Council

British Council

Opening the Book

NALD

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The short story form is better suited to the demands of modern life than the novel.
Simon Prosser Publishing Director Hamish Hamilton

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BBC National Short Story Award find out more