Mat Growcott

@matgrowcott

Writer. Photographer. Filmmaker.
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DINESH ALLIRAJAH PRIZE FOR SHORT FICTION - Winner Announced! 🎉✍ We are pleased to announce author @matgrowcott as winner of this year’s Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction for his story ‘In His Life. "I was so thrilled to be shortlisted, the thought of winning barely entered my mind. I could have fallen off my chair when my name was announced..." - Mat Growcott “We admired the careful control of tone and exposition, the elegant structure, and the writer's unflinching attention to the complications of the story's central relationship...” – Prize Judges This year’s shortlist was incredibly competitive, with the judges enjoying each story immensely. Runners up for the 2026 Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction are: Louisa Hann – ‘The Jumper’: “A standout short story which takes the idea of fandom and flips it into something unique. In little over 5,000 words the writer explores fame, adolescence and notions of accepted girlhood with truth, warmth and humour.” Alison Armstrong – ‘Jack Be Nimble’: “A beautiful, lyrical story that builds to a fiery crescendo. I was deeply moved by the bond between the main character and the calf he raises. Foot and mouth disease was such a formative part of people’s experiences back in 2001, and this story hauntingly captures the impact of that earlier pandemic on people and animals.” A massive Congratulations to all the shortlisted authors: Mat Growcott, Louisa Hann, Alison Armstrong, @dhartleywriter , @shekinarose , @ben_daggers and @ruthannereads . The public prize-giving took place online on May 6th and included readings from the winning story and feedback from the judges panel, featuring last year's winning author Edward Hogan, Editor-in-Chief of the @newnottinghamjournal @andrewtuckerleavis , Comma Press author @luangoldie and poet Dr @yvonnereddickwriter of the @unilancashire . Growcott will receive the grand prize of £500, and all 7 stories will be published in a Comma Press eBook to be released later this month. #dineshallirajah #dineshprize #writingcompetitions #writingawards #writingprizes #shortstories #shortfiction #writersofig #writersofinsta #writingcommunity #amwriting #writersofinstagram
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DINESH ALLIRAJAH PRIZE FOR SHORT FICTION 2026 - SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED! 🎉✍ We are delighted to announce the seven writers shortlisted for the 2026 Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction. Massive congratulations to @ben_daggers , @matgrowcott , @ruthannereads , Alison Armstrong, Louisa Hann, @shekinarose and @dhartleywriter ! This year's judging panel for the Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction includes last year's winning author Edward Hogan, Editor-in-Chief of the @newnottinghamjournal @andrewtuckerleavis , Comma Press author @luangoldie and poet Dr @yvonnereddickwriter of the University of Lancashire. VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY 🥇 📌 Online via Zoom 📅 May 5th at 6:30pm 🎫 FREE (RSVP link in bio) Join us to celebrate the incredible shortlisted authors for this year's Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction. Hear from our judging panel on the process of judging these entries on the theme of 'Fandoms' before the winner is announced. We'll also announce two runners up, and hear a reading from the winning story. Congratulations once again to all of the shortlisted authors, to our wonderful judging panel, and to @unilancashire for your continued support of this prize!
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20 days ago
Incredibly proud to be one of seven shortlisted authors for this year's Dinesh Allirajah Prize. It's been hard to keep it a secret, and I'm happy to finally share the news.
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1 month ago
I found a treasure trove of old raw images, and I've been working through re-editing some of them. It's been nostalgic and a bit sad all at once. Some of these pictures were taken six years ago - so much has changed in that time. But it's been fun too. It shows how I've developed, how my eye catches different things. And how the tech has changed too. I'll continue working my way through literally thousands of images. It is turning out to be a blast. . . . . . #travel #paris #nostalgia #dog #cat #countryside #uk #england #devon #cornwall #editing #senne #waterfall #nikon #digital #travelawesome #traveldiary #traveltheworld #photooftheday #photography #photographiclife
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2 years ago
Some highlights from my trip to Wales. . . . . . #Wales #Nationaltrust #Bristolzoo #animalphotography #nature #landscape #travel #travelawesome #brecon #breconbeacons #Swansea #Cardiff #summer #bearsofinstagram #travellingthroughtheworld #traveldiary #rhossili #rhossilibay #beach #ocean #landscapephotography
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2 years ago
Sofia is a blend of old and new like nowhere else I've ever been. It's a beautiful city where gorgeous art and beautiful buildings sit right alongside dilapidation and poverty. History - recent and distant - sits on every street corner. The people are friendly, the food is good. I wish I could have seen more. But ultimately it was about the filmmaking. It was incredible to see @soussi1 in his element as director, and bizarre to be on an East European Hollywood standard set hearing my words. Not on one film, but two. But they have come out incredibly, in no small part due to the passion and skills of two talented crews. It was a long way from Wolverhampton. And it's always amazing to see the lovely and ever-entertaining Katie Johansson - just another highlight to an amazing trip. . . . . . #Sofia #travel #travelphotography #filmmaking #beautiful #bulgaria #streetphotography #art #travelblogger #wanderlust #sunset #traveller #photography #nikon #picoftheday #travelpic #travelphoto #graffiti #Sofiabulgaria #city #sofiacity
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2 years ago
Stratford-upon-Avon is such a beautiful place to visit. . . . . #stratforduponavon #travel #sunset #shakespeare #justvisiting #nature #towns #travelawesome #historicengland
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2 years ago
Pistyll Rhaeadr is gorgeous, and far too busy. But we'll worth a visit. . . . . #travel #Wales #waterfall #wanderlust #naturephotography #photography #travellers #pistyllrhaeadr
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2 years ago
Exploring Dudmaston. . . . . #travel #trip #traveling #experience #traveller #travelphotography #travelblogger #traveltheworld #travelblog #travels #traveladdict #travellife #travelphoto #travelpics #traveldiaries #travelbug #travelawesome #travelpic #travelers #ironbridge #traveldiary #traveldeeper #travellingthroughtheworld #travellers #travelmore #bridge #landscape #nikon #colour #history
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3 years ago
Cosy. . . . . . #travel #cosy #travelphotography #photography #love #photooftheday #instagood #travelgram #picoftheday #instagram #beautiful #photo #wanderlust #naturephotography #adventure #art #travelblogger #instatravel #landscape #caulk #spring #explore #trip #vacation #books #traveling #ig #library #happy #nationaltrust
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3 years ago
Secret place... #travel #trip #traveling #experience #traveller #travelphotography #travelblogger #traveltheworld #travelblog #travels #traveladdict #travellife #travelphoto #travelpics #traveldiaries #travelbug #travelawesome #travelpic #travelers #ironbridge #traveldiary #traveldeeper #travellingthroughtheworld #travellers #travelmore #bridge #landscape #nikon #colour #history
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3 years ago
Another day, another lockdown walk. Dodging the occasional killer swan is second nature to us now. #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife #dogoftheday #dogs #dog #swan #swans #squirrel #telford #townpark #wildlife #travel #travelawesome #lockdown #outdoors #outdooradventures
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5 years ago