Before you enter your story, do make sure you read the eligibility and entry guidelines which you can download here as a PDF in বাঙালি , 中文, English, française, Ελληνικά, Kiswahili, Malay, Português, Samoa, தமிழ், and Türk. Please also like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on opportunities for writers, interviews, and discussions throughout the year. Make sure you don’t miss the all-important winner announcements.

Please note that you will see a confirmation page with your reference number when you have successfully submitted your short story. You should make a note of the number and quote it along with the title of your short story on any correspondence with Commonwealth Writers.

If you experience any problems with submission please email: writers@commonwealth.int