Canne al Vento International Literary Prize

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2025). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

The Municipality of Galtellì promotes the International Literary Prize “Canne al Vento”, dedicated to the figure of Grazia Deledda and her most renowned novel, Canne al vento which the Nobel laureate chose to set precisely in Galtellì. The Prize was created with the aim of enhancing the cultural legacy of the Nuoro-born writer and fostering dialogue between literature, identity, and territory.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Italy

Established in 2025

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time contest

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Short Story: No specific word count limits known (our definition: 1000 to 7500 words).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: EUR €500 for first prize.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: EUR €500 for first prize.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026