American short fiction has always thrived on intensity. Within a few pages, it can capture a lifetime, a heartbreak, or a ...

The Bridport Prize was founded in 1953 and has become one of the most well known creative writing competitions. Former ...

The new talent initiative from BBC Writers pairs fresh voices with local production companies to develop ambitious short ...

The 2026 CBC Short Story Prize is currently accepting submissions! The deadline is Nov. 1 at 4:59 p.m. ET. If you’re working ...

The longlists for the CBC Literary Prizes are chosen by a team of writers from across Canada. Meet who will be reading the ...