PEN Canada is seeking submissions for the RBC / PEN Canada New Voices Award, an annual award celebrating emerging talent in Canadian literature. 

Unpublished writers are encouraged to submit creative nonfiction, journalism, short stories, prose, poetry collections and writing of all kinds. There is no fee to submit. The winner will receive $3,000 CAD and mentorship from a Canadian author. 

Deadline: Thursday May 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. 

Learn about eligibility and how to submit on the PEN Canada website: https://pencanada.ca/call-for-submissions-for-the-2026-rbc-pen-canada-new-voices-award/