The 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize is open!

By Commonwealth Foundation | Posted: Wednesday Oct 15, 2025

Submit your short story before 1 November.

Before you submit, sign up below to get insider writing tips from judges and past winners.

Receive practical advice and exercises on how to structure your plot, develop compelling characters, and understand what judges are really looking for.

When you sign up, you’ll get:

• Craft insights from previous winners

• Writing and editing tips

• A handy checklist to make sure your story is submission-ready

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