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Writers Prize

The outstanding literary talent exists in many parts of the Commonwealth is making a significant contribution to contemporary writing in English.

type writer and booksTo encourage and reward the upsurge of new Commonwealth fiction and ensure that works of merit reach a wider audience outside their country of origin, the Commonwealth Foundation established the Commonwealth Writers' Prize in 1987.

The objectives of the prize are to promote new voices, reward achievement, encourage wider readership and greater literacy, thereby increasing appreciation of different cultures and building understanding between cultures

The Commonwealth Writers' Prize is chaired by Justice Nicholas Hasluck, distinguished Australian author and leading judicial officer. Justice Hasluck has published ten works of fiction, including the award-winning The Bellarmine Jug and The Country Without Music.

The 2008 Prize is now closed for entry. The shortlists for each region will be announced 13 February 2008.

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