CBC Books - Literary Prizes
Featured Content
CBC Nonfiction Prize
The 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize is open for submissions until February 28, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
CBC Short Story Prize
The 2022 CBC Short Story Prize is now closed. The finalists will be announced in spring 2022.
CBC Poetry Prize
The 2021 CBC Poetry Prize is now closed. The winner was announced in fall 2021. The 2022 CBC Poetry Prize will open on April 1st, 2022.
Thinking about entering the 2022 CBC Nonfiction Prize? Past juror Jenny Heijun Wills has some advice for you
Vancouver poet Lise Gaston wins 2021 CBC Poetry Prize
5 writers make 2021 CBC Poetry Prize shortlist
31 writers make the 2021 CBC Poetry Prize longlist
Omar El Akkad, Casey Plett and David Bergen to judge 2022 CBC Short Story Prize
Montreal writer Chanel M. Sutherland wins 2021 CBC Nonfiction Prize
Q&A
Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia's debut novel is a Giller Prize finalist — here's her advice for aspiring writers
In Conversation
CBC Short Story Prize juror David Bergen reflects on his writing career
Q&A
How being disciplined helped CBC Short Story Prize juror Omar El Akkad write better short stories
Eden Robinson shares 5 things to expect when writing short stories
Sign up for the CBC Short Story Prize writing tips newsletter
5 writers make the 2021 CBC Nonfiction Prize shortlist
28 writers make the 2021 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist
Past winner David Huebert shares 5 reasons to enter the CBC Short Story Prize
A guide to writing prizes for Canadians
Entering the CBC Short Story Prize? Heather O'Neill has 5 tips for you
New memoir writing award created to honour past CBC Nonfiction Prize finalist Amy MacRae
B.C. writer and professor Corinna Chong wins 2021 CBC Short Story Prize
Louise Bernice Halfe, Canisia Lubrin and Steven Heighton to judge 2021 CBC Poetry Prize
5 writers make the 2021 CBC Short Story Prize shortlist
33 writers make the 2021 CBC Short Story Prize longlist
