Established in 1996, the competition aims to increase understanding and appreciation of Commonwealth cultures and promote rising literary talents. The competition calls for entries that are original, unpublished, in English, no more than 600 words in length and on any subject.
The winner receives a prize of £2000 and there are four regional prizes of £500.
In 2011 there will also be two special prizes of £500 each; one for the best short story for children and the other for the best short story about this year’s Commonwealth theme, ‘Women as Agents of Change’.
The 2011 Commonwealth Short Story Competition is open for entry via this website from 15 January to 1 March 2011.
The Commonwealth Short Story Competition is an annual scheme to promote new creative writing for radio, funded and administered by the Commonwealth Foundation and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.
Eligibility
This competition is open to all citizens of a Commonwealth country age 19 or more.
Requirements
* entries must be original, unpublished, in English
* no more than 600 words in length
* free subject
Application
Complete the online entry form.
Award
* winner receives a prize of £2000 and there are four regional prizes of £500
* two special prizes of £500: best short story for children and ‘Women as Agents of Change’
Official Webpage
Deadline : 1 March 2011
Open to : citizens of a Commonwealth country age 19 or more
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