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Administered by the Commonwealth Foundation, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, considered to be the “world’s most global literature prize,” is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2000-5000 words). The Foundation just announced the shortlist, “28 writers from 19 countries and highlight[ing] the ‘beat and pulse’ of contemporary storytelling.” Regional winners will be… ....

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