From the 2022 cohort of the acclaimed creative writing program at Bath Spa University comes Ampersand, an ingenious anthology featuring a collection of mesmerising poems, short stories and novel excerpts.

The splendidly diverse set of writing includes the work of talented, award-winning writers of the Bridport Short Story Award, the BPA Pitch Prize, and the London Independent Story Prize; shortlisted nominees of the Bridport Poetry and Novel awards, the Pushcart Prize and the Janklow and Nesbit Award; and members of esteemed publishing networks such as the HarperCollins Author Academy.

The title, ‘Ampersand,’ symbolises a profound commitment to a craft along an endless journey of creativity, signifying that there is nothing else but the next chapter.

Ampersand has been curated, edited, produced and promoted by the Anthology Team, comprising of cohort members.