The Writers’ Union of Canada has opened submissions for the 33rd annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers. This long-running competition highlights new voices in Canadian fiction and nonfiction, offering a $2,500 prize and publication consideration for the winner and eleven finalists.

Unpublished work up to 2,500 words is eligible, and writers may submit multiple entries.

Deadline: February 16, 2026.

Full details and the application form are available through the Writers’ Union of Canada.

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