2027 Prize Submissions Are Open!
We are now open to submissions for our 2027 Prize. The winning author will receive $150,000 USD, and four shortlisted authors $12,500 USD each. You are welcome to submit eligible books published between January 1 and December 31, 2026.
Books published between January 1 and December 31, 2026 must be received by Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
Early bird discount deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11:59pm PST. Submissions fee: USD $75 / CAD $100.
Final deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:59pm PST. Submissions fee: USD $100 / CAD $125.
We highly encourage you to submit your entries as soon as possible to support our Jury’s extensive reading process. We do not accept late submissions.
We are committed to accessibility: if you are a small press and the submission fee is a barrier, please contact us about waivers.
Before submitting, please review our guidelines, which have been updated for the 2027 cycle:
Carol Shields Prize for Fiction lists from 2023 to 2026.
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