December, 2025
Event Details
The Globe Soup Open Short Story Competition is open to writers of all genres and styles. The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over at the time of
Event Details
The Globe Soup Open Short Story Competition is open to writers of all genres and styles. The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over at the time of entering. All entries must be written in English. International entries are welcome.
All entries must be written for adult or young adult readers. Short stories aimed at children are not allowed. Entries must be no more than 8,000 words in length (excluding title). There is no minimum word requirement.
Prizes
- 1st: £2,000
- 2nd: £1,000
- 3rd: £500
There is a separate £1,500 prize draw where every writer has another chance to win, no matter how their story scores.
All participants own the rights to their work, and after the competition closes, they are free to publish elsewhere. The winner grants Globe Soup the right to publish the winning story on their website. Globe Soup will only publish the winning entry.
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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