William Stanforth is a Melbourne-based writer of fiction, non-fiction and screenplays.

His debut gothic horror novel is forthcoming with Hawkeye Publishing. His short fiction has appeared in Overland, The Victorian Writer, Visible Ink and the Newcastle Short Story Award Anthology (six-time shortlistee). His short film Ecdysis screened at Flickerfest 2021 and internationally.

Awards & recognition

  • Grace Marion Wilson Prize, 2nd
  • Writers’ Studio Prize, 1st
  • Newcastle Short Story Award, shortlisted ×6
  • Flickerfest 2021 (short film)

Forthcoming

Night Bloom

A gothic horror novel – Hawkeye Publishing, expected early 2027

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