The Raymond Carver Short Story Contest

Now in its 23rd year, the Raymond Carver Short Story Contest is one of the most renowned fiction contests in the world. Offering $3000 across five prizes, the contest delivers exciting new fiction from writers all over the world. Prizewinners are published in our annual fall issue in October.

First - $2000: "I Wish I Could Do This For You” by Marguerite Alley in Durham, NC, United States

Second - $500: “Treatise on Triangular Desire” by Eirill Alvilde Falck in Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Third - $250: "Hantu Raya" by Nicola Sheppey in London, United Kingdom

Editors’ Choice - $125: "Happy Birthday" by Kyle Alderdice in Wilmington, NC, United States

Editors’ Choice - $125: "Red Light" by Angela Italiano in Perth, Western Australia

Finalists:
”Our Always Winter” by Emily Teitsworth
”Even If The Flame Goes Out” by Alana Franasiak