Enter the 2009-2010 Commonwealth Short Story Competition. First prize £2,000!
The Commonwealth Short Story Competition exists to increase understanding between and appreciation of different Commonwealth cultures, to showcase the rich diversity of the Commonwealth and to support rising literary talents.

“Here, in India, publishers don't readily accept short story collections. What tilted the scale in my favour is surely the hat of trick prizes in a prestigious competition like yours! I am hopeful that this recognition will influence the sales of the book too.”
Usha Rajagopalan, Bangalore, India

“Following my win in the Commonwealth Short Story Competition a few years ago, I just want to inform you that my first novel has just been accepted for publication by Farafina Publishers” Anietie Isong, Lagos, Nigeria.

About the competition

The Commonwealth Short Story Competition is an annual scheme to promote new creative writing. It was established in 1996. It is funded by the Commonwealth Foundation and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, who work together to administer the scheme.

The scheme exists to increase understanding and appreciation of Commonwealth cultures and to promote rising literary talents. Each year 26 winning and highly commended stories from the different regions of the Commonwealth are recorded on to CDs and broadcast on radio stations across the Commonwealth. The winner receives a prize of £2,000 and there are regional prizes of £500.