#SOOP on Tuesday: Top 20 Short Stories & Book Ideas for August 22, 2023

 

Start your week with a burst of creativity and inspiration as we spotlight the hottest stories at SOOP!

 

Introducing the most captivating story concepts of the week, crafted by talented writers who are part of our Annual Short Story Contest.

 

As we get closer to the deadlines, we want to remind all writers that a crucial step in our publishing model involves gathering 50 votes through our crowdsourcing approach to enter the qualification and review phase.

 

While this requirement might seem misunderstood by some, it’s important to note that a quality score from our esteemed judges influences your story’s evaluation. The voting process aids you in building a dedicated fan base and rallying your closest supporters before your story hits the shelves. It is a testament to your ability to captivate an audience through your writing. The voting qualification process offers numerous benefits, though it can be quite a journey.

 

For those seeking an alternate route, we extend an invitation to explore our contest fee option. This pathway streamlines the qualification process, enabling you to present your work directly to our judges and editors.

 

Remember, the qualification deadline has been extended until September 15th, providing ample time to secure your place.

 

At Something Or Other Publishing, we’re committed to fostering a nurturing community where writers can thrive. Whether you’ve conquered the voting process or chosen the contest fee route, your journey showcases your unyielding dedication and passion for storytelling.

 

In celebration of these writers’ devotion and originality, we invite you to unite and give that final push to the deserving stories that require just a few more votes to reach their goal!

 

And here’s the exciting part: everyone who votes for these remarkable short story ideas enters a weekly giveaway for a chance to win a free book from our catalog of hot releases. Your support propels these authors towards success and opens the door to a world of captivating reads. Join us today in shaping the future of storytelling.

 

1		The City of Jewels Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Adventure, Short Story
2		Last Weekend in Lahaina, Aloha and Mahalo Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Memoir & Autobiography, Short Story
3		White Angel Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Detective & Mystery, Short Story
4		Dreams in Technicolor Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Young Adult, Short Story
5		Long Story Short Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Families & Relationships, Short Story
6		Shifting Gears Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Families & Relationships, Short Story
7		Nine Days Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Families & Relationships, Short Story
8		Sheryl Manson: Cry for Help Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Thriller, Short Story
9		The Necromancer’s Triumph Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Fantasy, Short Story
10		An Otherwise Ordinary Moment Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Families & Relationships, Short Story
11		The Lost Shoe Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Children’s Fiction, Short Story
12		Fred, I Have to Go Now Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Religion & Spirituality, Short Story
13		How Groundhog saved Planet Earth  Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Fantasy, Short Story
14		Ms. Sally, Are You An Outlaw? Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Historical Fiction, Short Story
15		I Get by with A Little Help from My Friends Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Memoir & Autobiography, Short Story
16		Where is the Prince? Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Fantasy, Short Story
17		The Tour Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Horror, Short Story
18		The Shadows of My Mind Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Memoir & Autobiography, Short Story
19		The Midnight Mile Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Self-help / Personal Development, Short Story
20		Cursed Genres: Anthology Program, Contest Category – Historical Fiction, Short Story

How to Make the Top 20?

Simple! Gather as many votes as you can! 

Read this blog to gain additional guidance on how to promote your idea through our Fan Base Building Model. If qualifying is too challenging for you, here’s an option you may want to explore. 

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 purchase our Certification Program, learn more about Author-Driven Publishing, read additional FAQ answers, or submit a Book or Short Story Idea.