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Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2000 – 5000 words). Submissions must be made by the author of the short story. Regional winners receive £1,000 and the overall winner receives £5,000.

Please read these eligibility and entry rules carefully before beginning the online entry process. The Prize is open for entries from 18 October 2011, entry forms must be submitted no later than 30 November 2011 (5pm GMT). No entries will be considered if received after this date unless given prior consent from the Prize Administrator at writers@commonwealth.int

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions if you are uncertain about any aspect of the entry process.

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