Caleb Azumah Nelson

Caleb Azumah Nelson is a talented British-Ghanaian writer and photographer who currently resides in south-east London. His work, which includes both writing and photography, has been featured in various publications, with his writing appearing in Litro. Nelson's photography has also gained recognition, as he was recently shortlisted for the prestigious Palm Photo Prize.

Nelson's writing has not only been published in literary magazines, but he has also achieved success in writing competitions. In 2020, he was shortlisted for the esteemed BBC National Short Story Prize and went on to win the People's Choice prize. These achievements highlight Nelson's talent and potential as a writer, and have helped to establish his reputation in the literary world.

"Open Water" is Nelson's highly anticipated debut novel, which is a testament to his skills as a writer. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and belonging, and no doubt showcases Nelson's unique voice and perspective. As a British-Ghanaian writer, Nelson brings a fresh and important perspective to the literary world, and his work is sure to resonate with readers from all backgrounds.

Nelson's photography is equally impressive and has also gained recognition in recent years. His work has been featured in various exhibitions and competitions, including the Palm Photo Prize, where he was shortlisted. Nelson's photography offers a unique and powerful perspective, often exploring themes of identity, culture, and community. As a writer and photographer, Nelson's work is a valuable contribution to the arts, and his talent is sure to take him far in both fields.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Open Water 2021
2 Small Worlds 2023
The BBC National Short Story Award Books
# Title Year
1 The BBC National Short Story Award 2010 (By: Helen Oyeyemi, David Constantine, Sarah Hall, Aminatta Forna, Jon McGregor) 2010
2 The BBC National Short Story Award 2011 (By: Alison MacLeod, M.J. Hyland, Jon McGregor, K.J. Orr, Sue MacGregor) 2011
3 The BBC International Short Story Award 2012 (By: Miroslav Penkov, Carrie Tiffany, Deborah Levy, M.J. Hyland, Clive Anderson, Lucy Caldwell, Henrietta Rose-Innes, Julian Gough, Chris Womersley, Krys Lee, Adam Ross) 2012
4 The BBC National Short Story Award 2013 (By: Lionel Shriver, Sarah Hall, Lavinia Greenlaw, Lucy Wood) 2013
5 The BBC National Short Story Award 2014 (By: Tessa Hadley, Lionel Shriver, Zadie Smith, Rose Tremain, Francesca Rhydderch, Alan Yentob) 2014
6 The BBC National Short Story Award 2015 (By: Jeremy Page) 2015
7 BBC National Short Story Award 2016 (By: Hilary Mantel, Claire-Louise Bennett, Lavinia Greenlaw, Tahmima Anam, Jenni Murray, K.J. Orr) 2016
8 The BBC National Short Story Award 2017 (By: Joanna Trollope, Helen Oyeyemi, Jenni Fagan, Benjamin Markovits, Will Eaves, Cynan Jones) 2017
9 The BBC National Short Story Award 2018 (By: Kerry Andrew, Sarah Hall, Ingrid Persaud, Nell Stevens, Kiare Ladner, Stig Abell) 2018
10 The BBC National Short Story Award 2019 (By: Lucy Caldwell, Jo Lloyd, Lynda Clark, Jacqueline Crooks, Nikki Bedi) 2019
11 The BBC National Short Story Award 2020 (With: Eley Williams, Sarah Hall, Jan Carson, Jack Houston) 2020
12 The BBC National Short Story Award 2021 (By: Danny Rhodes, James Runcie, Richard Smyth, Lucy Caldwell, Rory Gleeson, Georgina Harding) 2021
13 The BBC National Short Story Award 2022 (By: Kerry Andrew, Elizabeth Day, Jenn Ashworth, Anna Bailey, Vanessa Onwuemezi, Saba Sams) 2022
14 The BBC National Short Story Award 2023 (By: Kamila Shamsie, Reeta Chakrabarti, Nick Mulgrew, Naomi Wood, Cherise Saywell, K Patrick) 2023
15 The BBC National Short Story Award 2024 (By: Lucy Caldwell, Ross Raisin, Will Boast, Manish Chauhan, Paddy O’Connell, Vee Walker) 2024
Caleb Azumah Nelson Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The BBC International Short Story Award 2012 2012
2 The BBC National Short Story Award 2018 2018
3 The BBC National Short Story Award 2019 2019
4 The BBC National Short Story Award 2020 2020
5 A Little Unsteadily into Light: New Dementia-Inspired Fiction 2022
6 The BBC National Short Story Award 2022 2022
7 By the River: Essays from the Water's Edge 2024