New Writing 15 has been launched. New Writing 15 is the British Council's annual anthology of the finest contemporary writing in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, selected by Bernardine Evaristo and Maggie Gee.

In their introduction to New Writing 15, editors Bernardine Evaristo and Maggie Gee say 'The world of writing in English is rich, multiple, energetic and challenging.' This is clearly demonstrated in the eclectic mixture of work which has been selected for the anthology, featuring new and familiar literary talents from around the world - including Toronto, Scotland, Oman and India. It spans genres, deftly flitting from memoir to poetry to short stories to novel extracts creating an anthology that is hugely enjoyable, leaving readers with a satisfied glow of time well spent and new experiences enjoyed.

The New Writing website is a companion and key to New Writing 15 and is for readers and teachers all over the world. It also features selected texts grouped into 12 themed sections for New Writing 12, New Writing 13 and New Writing 14. A new theme will be added every month for New Writing 15.

Find out all about New Writing on our website.