Commonwealth Short Story Prize

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an annual international competition celebrating new talent in short fiction. It invites writers from Commonwealth countries to submit unpublished stories, with the aim of showcasing diverse voices and perspectives. The prize has several regional categories, including Africa, Asia, Canada and Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Winners in each region receive recognition and cash prizes, and the overall winner is published in an anthology. The competition not only encourages creativity but also promotes cultural exchange and the importance of storytelling in connecting communities across the globe.