"You learn a lot from working on short pieces, and the feedback from people your sending them too...and it's easier for readers to feedback on shorter pieces as well."
Kim Scott
The Short Story Vs The Novel
Latest Posts from around the Commonwealth
23.09.25
How to Stop Worrying and Start Loving the Translation of Your Story
Dear writer, you’ve just written a story in a language of your choice. Probably the one you live in. And…
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30.06.25
Selina Tusitala Marsh appointed the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate
For the first time in its 75-year history, the Commonwealth of Nations has a Poet Laureate.
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05.06.25
Razmi Farook appointed as Commonwealth Foundation’s Director-General
As Dr Anne T. Gallagher AO’s second and final term concludes, Razmi Farook will take the helm as ambassador for civil society in the Commonwealth.
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02.06.25
Introducing our Civil Society Advisory Governors (2025-2027)
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our Civil Society Advisory Governors from each region of the Commonwealth.
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08.01.25
Her Excellency Winnie Anna Kiap CBE appointed Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation
Her Excellency Winnie Kiap brings extensive leadership and governance experience to the role.
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07.11.24
The future of the Commonwealth and the next Secretary-General
In September 2024, six weeks before Member States decided who would be their next Secretary-General, the Commonwealth Foundation co-hosted a…
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