Commonwealth Writers has re-focused its prizes to concentrate on the Short Story. It will no longer offer the Commonwealth Book Prize.
Commonwealth Writers develops the
craft of individual writers and builds communities of emerging voices
which can influence the decision-making processes affecting their lives.
The Short Story Prize aims to identify talented writers who will go on
to inspire their local communities.
The 2014 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
will be chaired by Ellah Allfrey, Deputy Chair of the Council of the
Caine Prize and previously Deputy Editor of Granta and Senior Editor at Jonathan Cape, Random House.
The Short Story Prize enables writers to
enter from countries where there is little or no publishing industry.
Authors writing in languages other than English are also able to enter
stories translated into English. The Prize unearths and promotes the
best new writing from across the Commonwealth, developing literary
connections worldwide.
The Short Story Prize is awarded for the
best piece of unpublished short fiction (2000-5000 words). Regional
winners will receive £2,500 and the Overall Winner will receive £5,000.
Translators will receive additional prize money.
The 2014 Short Story Prize will is open for entry and will close on 30 November 2013. Entries can be made via the online application form.
Entry Rules
Click here to download the eligibility and entry rules: 2014CSSP_EligibiltyEntryrules
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