My Little Light, the story that turns a farewell into a living memory
Discover the true story behind My Little Light, the illustrated story that turns a farewell letter into a tribute of love and hope.
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Cuentento, the storytelling festival that transforms Almería into the storytelling capital.
Cuentento brings together great authors and promoters of the short story in Spanish in Almería for talks, readings and signings over three days.
All about the Valentine's Day Short Story Contest in El Puerto de Santa María
Call for entries for the Valentine's Day Short Story Contest for young people in El Puerto: rules, deadlines, prizes and how to participate step by step.
Ribera del Duero Short Story Prize: record number of manuscripts and international reach
The Ribera del Duero Short Story Prize breaks records with 1.929 manuscripts and strengthens its international standing. Discover the key aspects of this year's edition.
Short Story Competition for equality, work-life balance and care in the THAM Commonwealth
Participate in the THAM Commonwealth's Short Story Contest for Equality. Deadline open until March 3rd, prizes include books and a focus on work-life balance.
5th Short Story Contest: Stories that Nourish
Winners, prizes and key points of the 5th Short Story Contest "Stories that nourish" of the Segovia Provincial Council and Alimentos de Segovia.
XXXI José Nogales International Short Story Prize
Rules, deadlines and requirements of the XXXI José Nogales International Short Story Prize, with €6.000 for the best short story.
8th Short Story Competition on Olive Groves, Olive Oil and Olive Tourism: winners and key aspects of the competition
All about the 8th Short Story Contest on Olive Groves and Oil: winners, prizes, participation figures and institutional support in a historic edition.
Los Silos International Storytelling Festival: program, protagonists and stories
Programming, protagonists and key activities of the Los Silos International Storytelling Festival, an essential event for storytelling in Spain.
9th National Short Story Competition: rules, deadlines and prizes
Everything about the 9th National Short Story Contest: requirements, age categories, cash prizes and online application deadlines.
Awards of the VII ANESCO Short Story Competition
All about the prizes of the VII ANESCO Short Story Competition: winning works, jury, participation figures and focus on port stevedoring.
Category highlights
The Quintes Short Story Competition strengthens prizes and visibility
All about the Quintes Short Story Competition: new €2.000 prize, agreement with Villaviciosa and the triumph of José Manuel Moreno.
Toti Martínez de Lezea presents "Voices", fifteen stories that travel through history and the present
New book of stories by Toti Martínez de Lezea: "Voices" brings together fifteen historical and current stories in Spanish and Basque with a feminist perspective.
The 'la Caixa' Foundation Short Story Competition rewards senior talent.
Winners, figures, and key moments from the 'la Caixa' Foundation's short story competition for seniors. Learn about the entries, the jury, and the prizes.
La Laguna celebrates its 33rd Storytelling Night: full program and activities
The complete program for the 33rd Storytelling Night in La Laguna: schedules, narrators, and activities for children and adults.
Pablo Aranda Short Story Competition: jury, prizes, and voices
Winners, jury, and events for the Pablo Aranda Short Story Contest. Collective book and presentation at Cervezas Victoria. Learn the details and participate.
Short story contests against gender violence
Open call for microfiction against gender-based violence: requirements, deadlines, and prizes. Submit your short story.
Gadis Micro-Story Contest: record, winners, and book
Record participation, winners, and download of the Gadis short story contest book. Prizes, figures, and how to read the 90 selected texts.
Cristina Fernández Cubas returns to the short story with What is not seen
Return to the story with six stories where everyday life takes a turn. Read the key insights, themes, and recognitions of Cristina Fernández Cubas.
Setenil Prize: finalists, jury, and key dates
All about the Setenil Prize: finalists, jury, dates, and prize money. See the 10 nominated books and when the award will be announced.
Record participation in the International Olive Grove Short Story Award
Participate in the olive grove competition: prizes, judging panel, and requirements. Entries open until September 30 at masquecuentos.es.
Summer of Stories returns to El Sauzal with oral storytelling and freestyle.
Stories, a family session, and freestyle in Plaza del Príncipe. Free access with Alberto Díez, Paco el Rubio, and others until the end of August.
Children's stories: new developments, classics, and new tools to promote them
Explore the latest trends in children's stories: classics, AI for storytelling, and cultural workshops for children.
Quick Tales: Literature, People, and Humanity in the Work of Luis Calderón
What is "Cuentos prisas" about? Discover Luis Calderón's new book of rural stories and its key themes.
The 'Tales of the World' event brings global stories to families in Albacete.
Don't miss 'Tales of the World' in Albacete: free storytelling for families, with global stories and fun for young and old.
Short story contest called in Valencia in Xàbia
Participate in the Valencian short story contest in Xàbia. See requirements, prizes, and how to enter.
The relevance of stories: oral tradition, new technologies and recovered voices
From digital stories to forgotten storytellers: how stories continue to educate, move, and reinvent themselves in today's society.
Fragments of Chile: Cecilia Aravena's book of short stories and her perspective on the country
What does the book "Fragments of Chile" reveal? Discover how its stories portray the country's unique stories and personalities.
The short story: current events, festivals, and an essential reference
All about the short story: festivals, awards, and José María Merino as a leading figure. Learn about the latest developments in the genre and how to participate.
Raunchy Tales: Spicy stories and oral tradition at the León Gil Library
All about the latest edition of Cuentos Golfos, adult oral storytelling and satire in Cabanillas del Campo.
Stories in Coffee: The Rise of Storytelling and Culture in Coffee Shops
Literature, storytelling, and comedy come together in cafés that focus on stories and art. Discover the offerings.
Tales for Equality: Transformative Initiatives Through Literature
Tales for Equality promotes creativity and a gender perspective in literature, promoting equality and innovative stories.
Stories on the Chain 2025: The Grand Final of the Micro-Story Contest
Meet the winners of Relatos en Cadena 2025, the best micro-stories, and what the exciting annual finale was like.
City Stories: Projects, festivals, and shows that highlight urban life
Theater workshops, festivals, and performances highlight city stories and neighborhood participation. Check out the dates and how to participate.
José Antonio León Llorente and Laura Pérez Martínez, winners of the 11th UNED Summer Courses Short Story Competition
Check out the details and winners of the XI UNED Short Story Contest, with José Antonio León and Laura Pérez Martínez among the winners.
Stories from local writers: protagonists at book fairs
Literary fairs and platforms highlight stories by local writers, promoting narrative and strengthening cultural identity.
Indigenous Perspectives on the Conquest of America: New Accounts and Living Memory
What was the indigenous view of the conquest of the Americas? Discover stories and maps that rewrite history from the perspective of indigenous peoples.
Micro-story competition calls and prizes: current events and opportunities
All the details on the 2025 microfiction contests, including prizes, rules, and opportunities to publish your stories. Participate and showcase your creativity!
Oviedo hosts the awards ceremony for the short story contest for people over 65.
Learn about the winners and details of the short story contest for seniors in Oviedo. Participation, prizes, and promotion of active aging.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, a city told through the stories of its inhabitants
Discover the 24 stories that reflect the diverse and human character of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on its founding anniversary.
Midsummer Night in Literature: Tradition, Magic, and Great Stories
The Night of San Juan inspires great literary works, symbols, and romances; it explores how magic and fire shape Spanish literature.
Orihuela promotes inclusive education with the 1st Short Story Contest for schoolchildren
Discover how Orihuela promotes inclusion with its 1st Short Story Contest for schoolchildren. See the winners and updates.
All about 'Piano Method': Amalia Vilches's short story collection arrives in Jerez and Cádiz
Discover the 14 stories in "Piano Method," Amalia Vilches's new book, presented in Jerez and Cádiz to great literary acclaim.
The new edition of the Short Story Contest Written by Seniors promotes senior creativity in Spain.
Find out how to participate in the Short Story Contest for Seniors, including prizes and tips for submitting your work. Get informed and sign up!
Miniature Stories: The Art of Short Stories
Well-written short stories are—nothing more, nothing less—little drops of linguistic brilliance. Come and learn more about it.
Tell me tonight: Megan Maxwell
Cuéntame Tonight is an anthology of five stories by award-winning Spanish author Megan Maxwell. Come, learn more about the author and her work.
Good luck: keys to prosperity, by Álex Rovira and Fernando Trías de Bes
Good luck is a fable with a focus on the personal growth of F. Trías and Á. Roviras. Come, learn more about the authors and their work.
Telluric stories: Rodrigo Cortés
Telluric Tales is the new anthology by Spanish director, screenwriter and product Rodrigo Cortés. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
All the Stinking Dog books: Tails Gutman and Marc Boutavant
Stinking Dog is a collection of children's stories written by Colas Gutman and illustrated by Marc Boutavant. Come, learn more about it.
Billiard players: José Avello Flórez
Billiard Players is a contemporary novel by the late Spanish professor José Avello Flórez. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
Stories to understand the world: Eloy Moreno
Stories to understand the world is a collection of ancient fables brought to the present by the Spanish Eloy Moreno.
5 Works by Camilo José Cela to read
Camilo José Cela was a Spanish novelist, editor, essayist, poet, journalist and lecturer. He comes and knows more about him and his work.
Witches, Warriors and Goddesses: Kate Hodges and Harriet Lee Merrion
Witches, warriors and goddesses, by the British Kate Hodges and illustrated by her compatriot Harriet Lee. Come, learn more about the authors and their work.
Shoot, I'm already dead: Julia Navarro
Shoot, I'm Already Dead is a historical novel by Spanish journalist Julia Navarro. Come, learn more about the author and her work.
Viktor Frankl: Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning is a classic of the existentialist thought of the Austrian Viktor Frankl. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
Well, I'm leaving: Hape Herkeling
Well, I'm Outta is a non-fiction travel book by German author Hape Herkeling. Come, meet the author and his work.
The wonderful friend: Elena Ferrante
The Great Friend is the first volume of a saga by the author known by the pseudonym Elena Ferrante. Come, learn more about her and her work.
Hurricane season: Fernanda Melchor
Hurricane Season is a crime novel written by the Mexican Fernanda Melchor. Come, learn more about the author and her work.
The Black Butterflies: Gabriel Katz
Las mariposas negras is a crime novel by the French screenwriter and writer Gabriel Katz. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
The beat of the sea: Jorge Molist
The beat of the sea is a historical fiction by the Spanish industrial engineer and author Jorge Molist. Come, learn more about the writer and his work.
A life without mental health: Alba González
A life without mental health is a small autobiographical book written by the Spanish Alba González. Come, learn more about the author and her work.
Women who run with the wolves: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Women Who Run with the Wolves is a book by the American psychologist and poet Clarissa Pink Estés. Come, learn more about her and her work.
Little brother: Ibrahima Balde and Amets Arzallus
Hermanito is a book narrated by the voice of Ibrahima Balde and written by the Basque poet Amets Arzallus. Come, he knows more about them and his work.
Eyes of water: Domingo Villar
Ojos de agua is a crime novel written by the late Galician author and screenwriter Domingo Villar. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a historical fiction novel by American Taylor Jenkins. Come, learn more about her and her work.
It's not me: Karmele Jaio
It's not me is the Spanish translation of an anthology of stories by the Basque journalist Karmele Jaio. Come, learn more about her and her work.
Her and her cat: Makoto Shinkai and Naruki Nagakawa
She and Her Cat (2013) is a novel scripted by Makoto Shinkai and written by Naruki Nagakawa. Come, learn more about the work and its authors.
First person of singular
First person singular is the new anthology of Murakami's short stories. His narration makes one doubt whether it is really fiction or autobiography.
Any Given Day in New York: Fran Lebowitz
Any Given Day in New York is a compilation text by New York author Fran Lebowitz. Come, learn more about the writer and her work.
The seven sisters
The Seven Sisters is a historical fiction literary heptalogy by Irish author Lucinda Riley. Come, learn more about the author and her work.
Truman Capote: books
Truman Capote was a very influential American writer and journalist in literature and cinema. Come, learn more about the author and his work.
Saturated Nurse: Books
Saturated Nurse is a series written by the Galician nurse and author Héctor Castiñeira. Come, learn more about the writer and his work.
The Crazy Haacks: Books
The crazy Haaks is a collection of children's adventures written by the Spanish Mónica Vicente. Come, learn more about the author and her work.
Stories and stories of Christmas. selection of starts
Christmas is coming again and with this selection of beginnings of stories and stories we can encourage ourselves to read this holiday season.
Anton Chekhov. writing tips
Anton Chekhov is one of the most important Russian writers and a master storyteller. These are some of the writing tips from him.
Carlos Battaglini. Interview with the author of I'm leaving here
Carlos Battaglini, a diplomat, has made his debut in literature with a book of stories, I'm leaving here. In this interview he tells us about him.
How to make a short story
Do you want to know how to make a short story? Here we explain all the keys to get the best result.
How to write a short story
Don't know how to write a short story? We give you the keys so you can start writing them and know what you should focus on.
My selection of books of the year. A review
My purely personal selection of books of the year to which I give a review.
Fran lebowitz
Fran Lebowitz is an American writer who stood out in the XNUMXs with her book Metropolitan Life. Come, know more about her and her work.
December. Selection of novelties to end the year
December, another year that is leaving. This is a selection of editorial news to fire you.
Some complete stories, by Domingo Villar. Review
Some complete stories is the last book of Domingo Villar. This is my very particular review.
Recommended books for fall
The time of dead leaves has arrived, and thinking about it here we leave a selection of recommended books for autumn. Come and meet them.
Pablo and Virginia, by Marcel Mithois. Brief relate
There are books that you return to regularly and I do this every time I return home, Pablo y Virginia, by Marcel Mithois.
September. Selection of editorial news
September is coming and also great titles of editorial news for the return from vacation. This is a selection.
Call of Cthulhu
The Call of Cthulhu is the masterpiece of American author HP Lovecraft. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
The old man and the sea
The Old Man and the Sea (1952) is the most recognized work of fiction by the American Ernest Hemingway. Come, learn more about the author and his book.
The monk Who Sold His Ferrari
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is an internationally known self-help book written by motivational speaker and author Robin Sharma.
Emilia Pardo Bazán. 100 years after his death. Story fragments
Emilia Pardo Bazán passed away on a day like today in 1821. This is a brief selection of fragments from some of her stories.
The yellow world
The Yellow World is a thoughtful testimony to the writer's 10-year fight against cancer. Come, know more about the work and the author.
7 new releases for February of all genres
A new February and new literary proposals of all genres and for all tastes. There go these seven.
Books for, for and about Christmas. A selection
This is a selection of books chosen for, for and about Christmas. Of various shades and authors and for all readers.
Short stories: what they are, characteristics and how to write one
Short stories are extremely short stories in which a single topic is addressed. Come, learn more about this narrative subgenre.
Narrative subgenres
The narrative subgenres are each of the groups that make up the narrative texts. Come and learn more about them.
5 news for November. Black women, comics and stories
This is my selection of 5 novelties for November in crime novels, graphic novels and short stories.
The tongue of butterflies
"The language of the butterflies" is a story from the book Que me queres, amor? by the Galician Manuel Rivas. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
Count Lucanor
El Conde Lucanor, by Don Juan Manuel, is one of the most significant works of medieval literature. Know our review.
Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. New anniversary of his birth
It is a new anniversary of the birth of the Irish writer Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, master of the horror story.
The mount of the souls
El Monte de las Ánimas is a narration by the Spanish Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer. In it he tells of Alonso's misadventures. Come, learn more about the work and its author.
Metamorphosis
The metamorphosis is a story by Franz Kafka that reflects the cruelty of society through an unusual plot. Come, know more about the author and his work.