| “The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words” |
| -William H. Gass |
The 2nd Edition of our Annual Short Story Contest presents a new opportunity for emerging authors looking for opportunities to grow in this complex industry. SOOP’s contest is a free-entry writing competition that rewards cash honorariums and publishing contracts to the best short story submissions across our 25 categories, including Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry.
The following ranking contains the Top 20 Short Story Ideas that haven’t qualified for publication yet. Dozens of writers have submitted their stories this year, but each Short Story Idea needs 50 votes to become eligible for prizes. Voting for one of these stories will automatically enter you in our weekly drawing to win a Free Book. Increase your chances of winning and vote for your favorite Short Story Ideas today!
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The Wounded, The Lamb & The AmputeesGenres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Self-Help & Personal Development, Short Story |
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She was only 15Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Memoir & Autobiography, Short Story |
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Zach finds a homeGenres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Children’s Fiction, Short Story |
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Nikki and Jackson – 2022 SubmissionGenres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Horror, Short Story |
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Simple Man, Simple MessageGenres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Self Help Personal Development, Short Story |
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The importance of beingGenres: |
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Suicide by AssassinationGenres: |
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Divine TimingGenres: |
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BirdhousesGenres: |
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Morbid CuriosityGenres: |
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Forbidden LoveGenres: |
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The Shrimp Incident of “92Genres: |
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The Dragon of Chilkoot PassGenres: |
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Judgment DayGenres: |
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Pick Your PoisonGenres: |
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Wood and GoldGenres: |
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WingsyGenres: |
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Manny Caterpillar doesn’t like changeGenres: |
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Second ChanceGenres: |
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No Time for KissesGenres: |
How Do I Make the Top 20?
Simply! Gather as many votes as you can!
It might sound like too much work, but before you rethink our voting strategy, read this blog about the basic concepts of our Voting Program. Keep tabs in your inbox since the SOOP team will reach out with weekly tips to help you drive more votes.
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Work with SOOP
Everyone at SOOP will help you work towards success.
When you submit your Book Idea, you can choose one of two ways to reach your publishing goal: Free or Premium Levels. At each stage of the voting process, SOOP’s Free Level assigns homework, which helps you not only make substantial progress in marketing your work, but also helps you develop the best story possible. SOOP manages your homework in phases and returns your homework on a pass/fail basis.
SOOP’s Premium Level also assigns homework with a required 85% passing grade, ensuring you understand the curriculum before proceeding. In addition to a higher standard for your homework, our panel of experts provides personalized feedback, arming you with more information and allowing you to adjust the course when necessary.
Explore our website to learn more about our Author-Driven Publishing model, read additional FAQ answers, or submit a book idea. SOOP is working hard to improve the unique connection that readers, writers, and service providers can establish on our platform.
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