Spread the Word

About Spread the Word

Spread the Word is London’s writer development agency, which means we are here to help London’s writers make their mark – on the page, the screen and in the world. We do this by kick starting the careers of London’s best new writers, and energetically campaigning to ensure that publishing truly reflects the diversity of the city. We support the creative and professional development of writing talent, by engaging those already interested in literature and those who will be, and by advocating on behalf of both.

Publisher

Spread the Word

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jan 2018

Latest episode

7 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Apr 2025

   Call for Caribbean Short Story Writers - audio version

   This episode announces a call for Caribbean short story writers and shares information about the Windrush Oral History Event.

2. 

   10 Jan 2025

   Audio information about Deptford Literature Festival 2025

   This episode previews the Deptford Literature Festival program for 2025, highlighting key events and authors.

3. 

   6 Jun 2019

   London Short Story Prize winner 2018 Guy Ware

   Guy Ware discusses his writing process and the award-winning short story, 'The Year of Peace,' with Lauren Bach in this interview.

4. 

   6 Jun 2019

   London Short Story Prize highly commended writer 2018 Kira McPherson

   Writer Kira McPherson discusses her writing process and award-winning short story, offering insights into art, desire, and narrative structure in an interview with Alison Dominguez.

5. 

   6 Jun 2019

   London Short Story Prize highly commended writer 2018 Emma Hutton

   Emma Hutton, London Short Story Prize writer, discusses her writing journey and shares excerpts from her commended story 'Dead Shark' in an interview with Abel Czekes.

6. 

   28 Jun 2018

   Life Writing Prize 2018 - Xanthi Barker reading Paradoxical

   Xanthi Barker reads her highly commended piece "Paradoxical" from the Life Writing Prize 2018, showcasing unique storytelling.

7. 

   22 May 2018

   Life Writing Prize 2018 Lui Sit - Mince onToast

   Lui Sit discusses the Life Writing Prize at the awards night, offering insights into the world of live writing; this is an interview.

8. 

   22 May 2018

   Life Writing Prize 2018 - Screech Owl Excerpt Read By David Murphy

   David Murphy reads an excerpt from "Screech Owl," which was shortlisted for the 2018 Life Writing Prize.

9. 

   1 May 2018

   Dylan Brethour, highly commended writer from London Short Story Prize 2017

   Dylan Brethour reads from her highly commended story, 'The Moon We Drown In,' and discusses her writing process in an interview with Elle Eccles.

10. 

    1 May 2018

    Alun Evans, Highly commended writer in the London Short Story Prize 2017

    Alun Evans discusses his shortlisted story, Techniques of Neutralisation, and the craft of writing with Mia Nazareno and Emilie Dahl in this interview.

11. 

    23 Apr 2018

    London Short Story Prize 2017 winner Maria Thomas

    Mark Fikri interviews Maria Thomas, the London Short Story Prize winner, about her winning story and her writing process.

12. 

    10 Apr 2018

    London Short Story Prize Highly Commended 2017: The Moon We Drown In - Dylan Brethour

    Dylan Brethour shares his highly commended short story, "The Moon We Drown In," from the London Short Story Prize 2017, offering listeners a glimpse into award-winning fiction.

13. 

    3 Apr 2018

    London Short Story Prize Highly Commended 2017: Techniques Of Neutralisation - Alun Evans

    Alun Evans reads his highly commended short story, "Techniques of Neutralisation," offering listeners a glimpse into award-winning contemporary fiction.

14. 

    28 Mar 2018

    London Short Story Prize Shortlist 2017: Happy Gate by Ed Cottrell

    Ed Cottrell discusses his shortlisted story, Happy Gate, for the London Short Story Prize 2017, offering insights into his creative process in this interview.

15. 

    28 Mar 2018

    London Short Story Prize 2017 Anthology: The Visitor by Bren Gosling

    Actor Paul Keating reads "The Visitor" by Bren Gosling, a short story published in the London Short Story Prize 2017 Anthology.

16. 

    19 Jan 2018

    Laura Mitchison chats to Spread The Word about oral history

    Laura Mitchison discusses oral history with Spread The Word, highlighting its importance in preserving community stories in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Spread the Word

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Guy Ware
• Kira McPherson
• Emma Hutton
• Xanthi Barker
• Lui Sit

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

19,612

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 22 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

14

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.