In association with Sex in the Afternoon, an afternoon of poets exploring the use of sex in their poetry and prose, Burn After Reading present a series of specially written poems responding to themes around sex. Burn After Reading (aka BAR or BARPo) is a community of young and emerging poets and writers founded and supported by Jacob Sam-La Rose and Jasmine Cooray in London. For more info: barpoetry.tumblr.com Sex in the Afternoon is a live literature tour and four short digital films commissioned as part of Wellcome Collection’s national Sexology Season. Curated and produced by People Brands Events with special thanks to Apples and Snakes, Free Word and Spread the Word.

Spread the Word London

The Girl Who Could Do The Most Sit Ups by Rachel Long

Total Eclipse by Carmina Masoliver

In the first of a series of special London Short Story Festival 2015 podcasts, we showcase some of the highlights from this year's festival. Bask in a world of stories, words of wisdom and anecdotes from Ben Okri, Kevin Barry, Jon McGregor, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Marina Warner and many more. This podcast is made in association with Waterstones, with support from Arts Council England. spreadtheword.org.uk

London Short Story Festival 2015 Highlights

Dynamic and curious snippets of writing and writers in London. Spread the Word is London’s writer development organisation, supporting excellence, access and diversity in the London literature scene. Produced by Matt Hill rethinkdaily.co.uk

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Spread the Word London

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