Commonwealth Writers is the cultural initiative of the Commonwealth Foundation. They inspire and connect writers and storytellers across the world, bringing personal stories to a global audience.

Constantia Soteriou, overall winner and regional winner of the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Prize for Europe and Canada, explains why she tells stories.

The 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize will showcase the work of authors sharing their personal insights into how they have been affected by Covid-19. 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize shortlist