Name of the Event: PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers Last Date of Application: 25 November 2025 Link to Apply: The PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers recognizes twelve emerging writers each year for their debut short story published in a literary magazine, journal, or cultural website, and aims to support the launch of their careers as fiction writers. Each of the twelve winning writers receives a cash prize of $2,000 and the indep
