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To celebrate the publication of her volume of short stories, A Day in the Life of a Smiling Woman, Margaret Drabble (pictured left) will be in conversation with the UK’s leading exponent of the form, Helen Simpson (pictured right) on Thursday 26th May, 6.30-8.30pm, at London’s Free The Word Centre. Both authors will read from their work, and discuss the unique qualities of the short story as a form. The event is organized by the Literary Consultancy. Visit the Free the Word website for more details or to book tickets.

Founded by the film director Francis Ford Coppola in 1997, Zoetrope  All-Story is a quarterly magazine that aims to explore ‘the  intersection of story and art, fiction and film’. The current issue carries work by Helen Oyeyemi and Tea Obreht; contributors to previous issues include Ethan Coen, Miranda July, Helen Simpson, Woody Allen, Hanif Kureishi and other luminaries.

The magazine also runs an annual short fiction contest, which closes on Oct 1. The winning story will be published in their Spring issue and all short-listed writers will be considered for representation by the William Morris Agency, ICM and other agencies. More details here: Zoetrope All Story Contest