#SOOP on Monday: Top 20 Short Stories & Book Ideas for August 28, 2023

The start of a new week brings us a unique opportunity to showcase the top 20 short story ideas at SOOP, and we want to use this opportunity to highlight the benefits of the Annual Short Story Contest qualification pathway. 

In the digital age, where connectivity and engagement are at the forefront, developing writers seek to master an incredible ability: effectively bringing together their most valuable readers and supporters. In that sense, SOOP’s voting program has proven invaluable for writers looking to build their fan base and create a more meaningful impact with their cold audience.

Crowdsourcing allows you to build early excitement in your work, enabling you to warm your audience by making them active participants in your publishing journey.

Involving your voters in the creative process fosters a sense of community and investment. Once you’re ready to publish, our model involves your readers and supporters in decisions related to cover design, book titles, and promotional materials. When people feel they’ve contributed to your work, they’re more likely to become loyal fans and advocates, and their engagement can lead to word-of-mouth promotion, helping you expand your reach and impact.

Engaging your audience early in the process builds anticipation and momentum for your upcoming release. Ultimately, we want your voters to become invested in the success of your book, leading to pre-orders and a more impactful release. Crowdsourcing is more than just obtaining feedback; it’s a strategy that empowers writers to build their fan club by building solid relationships with their readers that can ensure a successful, long-lasting writing career.

Remember that the qualification period ends on September 15th, and if the voting process is too overwhelming, we invite you to try our contest fee option, which streamlines the voting process. 

Thank you for giving a try to the SOOP model. Good Luck, and congratulations to the Top 20 writers!