Short Story Slam
Come and bring your own short stories and present them for the world to see
- Short Story Slam - hosted by John Gillmore
- 90 - 120 minute run time
- Age guidance: 12+
Writers Wanted: For a performance with a difference!
A short story slam brings shy, reclusive writers out of from behind the cold comfort of their laptops and into the light in front of a live audience.
What is a short story slam?
In a hugely entertaining event, 12 writers - who usually sit alone in a dark corner of their homes huddled over a laptop - break out of their comfort zones and read their stories in front of a live audience.
They do this in pairs. Then the audience, who are either thrilled, excited or revolted by what they have just heard, vote their favourite writer through to the next round (every audience member will be given a red and white to hold up when casting their vote). There are 12 writers - and ultimately only one winner, with a £100 prize.
The 12 writers start the first round in pairs, with one going through to round two. The six writers in round two read out a new short story, again in pairs, with the winning three progressing to the final!
Audiences love the interaction of being part of the event, without any of the pressure of performing. Writers love it that their words get heard.
Everyone is happy. Audience = memorable experience. Writers = unforgettable experience. One writer = £100 for winning. Simple.
Please come along support writers, creativity and new writing, performance and audience participation.
Writers must apply to take part in this event. They must have three short stories written to take part. All stories must be their own work. Each short story must be no longer than 200 words.
For participants or writers
Wanted: Twelve fiction writers for a short story slam.
Enter now: gazcook@googlemail.com
Lancashire Fringe Festival wants twelve willing victims, sorry, writers to take part in a very exciting short story slam on Friday, October 05.
We're looking for new writers, old writers, male and female writers, students and even people not from round here - basically anyone willing to read some of their own words out loud.
Fiction writers: Do you struggle to get your words heard? Not anymore. For one night only, you have an audience. An audience willing to listen to your carefully crafted prose. They will listen sympathetically, encouragingly, attentively. They will hang off your every word. You will not have experienced anything like it. Ever. But if the other writer you're up against is better, you'll be cut down with one fatal full stop. There is no love lost in short story slams. As you are about to find out... This is literal death.
Competition, tournaments, story-telling, performance. What more would you want out of a Friday night?
For fans of literature, drama - and cut-throat democracy where the audience has the power to make or break you. Short story slams are the exciting cutting edge of written words. You speak, they listen - then decide your fate. This is life on the edge for literature lovers. Just 200 words and you can be a hero.
You need nerves of steel, bravery with a pen and an unfaltering voice to do your work justice. This short story slam is free to enter.
What is a short story slam?
It's a competition. Writers read short fiction in a head-to-head battle. The audience votes on which story they liked best. The winner goes through to the next round. There's two rounds and then a final where the best three writers battle to be the 2024 Lancashire Fringe Festival Short Story Slam Winner.
What you need to enter: Three stories of 200 words max each. And the nerve to read them out loud.
Booking and pricing
There is no need to book, and entry is completely free for everyone.
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