About

Story Slam Live is a unique platform for the creative writing community in London. Each event, is a story ‘SLAM’: a live showcase that provides a London wide arena for writers to present their writing, benchmark their work amongst their peers, share experiences, network and find out about the creative writing community in London.

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

Many talented and established writers publish collections of short stories. The form is also published in anthologies and various competitions as well as dedicated journals and publications.

There are a wealth of courses and workshops available for the aspiring London writer, but unless the work is published, it is difficult to measure skill and talent. StorySLAM:Live aims to fill that gap, with an informal ‘talent’ competition.  The events are hosted by our resident host, Charlie Dark . Each event will showcase a number of short stories, read by their authors in a ‘performance’ context.(although the judges make their decision on the quality of the writing). The theme for the stories changes with each event and the competition is open to all.

Writers are offered the opportunity to compete in a live story telling event before an audience drawn from all interest groups involved with creative writing.  This could include the writers, ‘talent-spotters’ (e.g. literary trusts, academics, agents) and readers.  Each entrant will bring a short story that has to be performed within a strict 5 min time limit.  The winner will be selected by a panel of three judges who are made up of ‘experts’ in the literary field. The winning entry each night will be awarded a cash prize of £100 and their story would be ‘published’ here on the StorySLAM:Live web site.

The events also provide an opportunity to network and hang out with like minded peers in our inclusive and vibrant environment  with music provided by some of the best DJs with an affinity for the spoken word scene.

This website will take this concept into virtual space with an opportunity for members of our community to blog, chat and network. Watch out too for our where videos of live performances will be posted here for you to enjoy.

Why not register and join the community now to participate, receive advance news and updates and guest list opportunities.