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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.


2023 RAYMOND CARVER CONTEST

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