RSL: Call for First Readers – V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize
We are seeking First Readers to help review entries for the 2026 V.S. Pritchett Short Story Prize. This is a paid opportunity (£1.50 per story).
First Readers will be responsible for reading approximately 200 submissions, providing 1–2 lines of feedback on each, and selecting a number of stories to be considered by the judging panel in the next round.
To apply, please email Ailinn Santos, Events and Engagement Officer, at ailinn.santos@rsliterature.org with the following:
• Your name
• A CV
• A brief paragraph explaining why you’d like to be a First Reader
Please note: If you have submitted a story to the Prize, you are not eligible to be a First Reader. You must be 18 years or older to apply.
Deadline: Friday 1 August 2025
Successful applicants will be notified in early September, after submissions for the Prize closes on 28 August 2025.