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PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers
Award opportunity. Deadline: 2027-09-01
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- PEN America
- Deadline
- 1 September 2027
- Where
- United States
- Compensation
- $2,000 cash prize
- Disciplines
- fiction, short story, debut fiction
About this opportunity
PEN America is offering the PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers, which recognizes 12 emerging writers for their debut short story published in a literary magazine, journal, or cultural website. The prize aims to support the launch of their careers as fiction writers and includes a $2,000 cash prize.
Who can apply
- recognizes 12 emerging writers for their debut short story published in a literary magazine, journal, or cultural website
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.