‘Women writers aren’t credited with same powers of intellect as men’
As our judging panel prepare to begin their search for this year’s Stories Competition winner, we catch up with two of the judges, best-selling authors Monica Ali and Beth O’Leary
Take control of the narrative with Standard’s Stories competition
Renowned authors, podcasters and TV writers join forces to help us find a new storytelling talent — could you be the winner we’re looking for?
New chapter for writer chosen as winner of our Stories contest
Judges praise Sue Ruben’s ‘funny and moving’ story about disability as prizes are presented at Groucho Club celebration
What’s the story? Your chance to find a new audience in 1,000 words
New chapter: Bea Carvalho of Waterstones with Stories Festival runners-up Sara Hamdan and Louise Floyd at the Stories Festival 2021 launch party
Cultural Capital episode 17: the best of London’s arts and culture
From bloody vengeance in Sloane Square to our first ever Stories festival in the West End, we’ve got you covered
Will Young: My story of how I overcame gay shame and found my peace
Today the Evening Standard in association with Netflix launches its first Stories Festival. Will Young, a speaker and a judge of our What’s Your Story? writing competition, tells Katie Law about why it’s so vital to help young people find their voice