2014 Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Opening for submissions on 1 October, the 2014 Commonwealth Short Story Prize now completely replaces the Commonwealth Writers Prize, which has been abandoned by the Commonwealth Foundation so that it can concentrate on the short story prize and supporting new writers.
No entry fee.
Entries must be in English, not previously published, and between 2,000 and 5,000 words.
There's an excellent set of tips, What makes a good short story by Bernardine Evaristo, Chair of the judges.
Closing date:
30 November 2013
Entry:
Writers who are citizens of the Commonwealth and aged 18 or over
Prize:
The overall winner will receive £5,000, with five regional winners getting £2,000 each 
