Globe Soup
Upcoming Competitions
THE COMPETITION
Our 2024 Open Short Story Competition is open to writers of all genres and styles. Whether you write sci-fi, historical, horror, or anything else, we want to read your story!
Word Count: Up to 8,000 words. There’s no minimum, but we suggest at least 500 words to give your story room to shine. Every story is judged on its own merits, so whether your tale is 1,000 or 8,000 words, it can succeed.
FEEDBACK EXCHANGES (Optional)
Participants can take part in two peer feedback sessions in our Facebook group:
First Feedback Exchange: 1st November
Second Feedback Exchange: 1st December
Share your story privately with other entrants and get constructive feedback to help make your submission the best it can be. Engaging with other writers is also a fun way to connect with the community!
Why Enter?
Prize: £2,000 for the winning story, £1,000 for second place, £500 for third place, and a separate £1,500 prize draw where every writer has another chance to win, no matter how their story scores!
Grow as a writer: Get feedback, polish your entry, and showcase your unique voice.