Elspeth Leadbetter is a writer of novels and short stories. A former political researcher and journalist, she also has her own copywriting company.

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Before I was a writer, I was a reader. Books have always been a huge part of my life.

I write literary and reading group fiction. My work has been recognised by the Bridport Prize and MsLexia, longlisted in the CRAFT Literary First Chapters Award in the US, shortlisted in the inaugural Owned Voices Award in 2021 and, in 2022 The Horse Pond was shortlisted in the Caledonian Novel Award. 

Novels

 
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The Horse Pond  

Shortlisted for the Caledonian Novel Award 2022, Longlisted CRAFT Literary First Chapters Award.

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This Be The Verse

Shortlisted for the Owned Voices First Novel Award 2021, Longlisted MsLexia First Novel Award 2020.

Follow my journey.

 
I love Instagram, but also I don’t 🤔 Going to take a break to see the difference ❤️. It did not feel good when Laurie and Theodore told me, on separate occasions, that they think I look at my phone too much. They’re nine and six. ❤️
Two stories. One book. (Hopefully). But is it any good?! This is the face of someone who just can’t tell. Some days I read and I am filled with joy, pride - all the superlatives. Other days I can read pages and think that Laurie could do a b
It said: Put an avocado stone in water and wait for it to grow shoots then plant it outside. It didn’t say: Put an avocado stone in water and it will create a natural fly & moth trap. I think I might have discovered a way to save money
Camping. Cornwall. Sand, surf (ok, body boarding) & big skies. Hake BBQd on the rocks with asparagus by Mr L. ❤️ #trevone #cornwall #camping #amreading #amwriting #writer #holiday #mayhalfterm #beach
Friday. Sugar day. All things sweet. 1) Just for the taste of it 2) When your eldest son’s playmate comes over and brings with him a box of donuts 3) Sweet boy off to school to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Yes, obvs, the crown is plati
This was quite a high 🌈 Used my @thesocietyofauthors card for the first time in Waterstones. As a writer with representation I can join the SoA as an associate member. Hoping to become a full one in the coming years!! I have never had a career wh