Short Stories
Sites that promote, review and publish short stories.
The Frank O'Connor International Short Story Festival
Cork's annual festival dedicated to the short story- includes the announcement of the prestigious Frank O'Connor Short Story Award.
A Curious Singularity
Great group blog dedicated to exploring the short story form. Brainchild of Canadian short story writer Kate Sutherland.
Selected Shorts
Wonderful site celebrating new and classic short stories- online readings, interviews with new and emerging authors and springboard for live short story events.
Story Slam Live
Live showcase for London writers to present work, share experiences and meet other writers. Virtual slams and live events.
Reading the Short Story
Fantastic and stimulating blog on reading short stories from Charles May, retired Professor who taught at California State University Professor, Long Beach.
Five Chapters
Innovative website publishing a short story every week in five daily instalments.
Underwood
Very innovative, twice-yearly vinyl LP featuring two short story writers brought out in May and November. Founded by writer Nathan Dunne and published by the Patrick White Memorial Fund.
The Story Corrective
Short story consultancy run by acclaimed short story writer Nik Perring. He will critique and provide editorial comments on any short story, regardless of length, for £40, within 7 days of receiving the story and payment.
I Heart Short Stories
Lindsay Tigue's blog focussing on and championing short story collections.
Short Fiction in Theory and Practice
Exciting forthcoming journal that promises "an international forum for all those writing, reading, translating or publishing the short story, in all its diversity ... we are concerned with the ongoing process and philosophy of composition rather than the ‘post-event’ dissection of literary texts."
The Cardboard Book Project
Hugely original collection of 12 illustrated short stories written by Jemma Foster, made from recycled cardboard and hand painted in Argentina.
Thresholds
Great international short story forum run by Chichester University's Alison Macleod and Lorree Westron. Welcomes and encourages contributions from non-academics as well.
The Story Prize
Annual U.S. book award honouring the author of an outstanding collection of short fiction with a $20,000 cash award.
Shortfire Press
Digital-only publisher specialising in short stories from emerging and established writers. Aspires to be "a creative and vibrant place for readers to find great writers". Brainchild of editor Clare Hey.
The Gum Wall
Great blog of Australian writer, editor, reviewer Laurie Steed who is 'passionate about local and international short fiction, be it mainstream, literary, experimental or even flash'.
