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London-based independent publisher of fiction, poetry, anthologies & interdisciplinary projects, committed to championing the work of new voices in free-form contemporary literature. https://prototypepublishing.co.uk/
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Writer of FAIR / GOBLINHOOD / VEHICLE, translator of German-lang lit, publisher of Maltese lit at Praspar Press. Tutor, Granta Writers’ Workshop. Hastings, UK. www.jencalleja.com
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Shy retirer. Short fiction. Content repeater Recent work in Helter Skelter, Ragaire, The Stinging Fly and The Pig's Back Shortlisted for some stuff. Blacklisted for others
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Writer, reader. Scouse-Irish. Recent fiction and non-fiction in The London Magazine, HOWL New Irish Writing. Runner-up in the Desperate Literature Prize 2024 and shortlisted for The London Magazine Short Story Prize and the Bridport Prize.
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A private foundation investing in writers and the literary arts, The de Groot Foundation believes non-violence, diversity, inclusivity, compassion, and cooperation make a more beautiful world. degrootfoundation.org
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Art in words | Journal | Publisher (Gorse Editions) | Next issue: gorse 12: Language (April 25); in preparation: gorse 13 (Taboo)| Next Gorse Editions: New Green Fool by Alan Cunningham | Funded by Arts Council Ireland | http://gorse.ie
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PhD Chelsea College of Arts. Work in: Partisan Hotel, gorse journal, Mercurius Magazine, Sublunary Editions, 3AM Magazine, Essence Press, Vanguard Readings. Chapbooks with Gordian Projects & Nightjar Press, book with Rossi Contemporary
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The UK's oldest literary journal: a review of literature and the arts, est. 1732, published bi-monthly. thelondonmagazine.org https://linktr.ee/thelondonmagazine
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