Prize Draw Winners Announced – Did You Win?

We have winners!

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Thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw for the 2025 Open Short Story Competition. We’re excited to announce the results!

Prizes:

Each winner receives a prize bundle worth over £160, including:

• A ticket to Reedsy’s How to Write a Winning Short Story online conference

• £50 Globe Soup gift card

• £50 Barnes & Noble gift card

• £25 gift card for The Literary Gift Company

The Winners:

Angela M. (Switzerland), Nora K. (Austria), Craig S. (Derbyshire), Jenna B. (Massachusetts), Violet T. (Ontario), Jason Y. (British Columbia), Eugene W. (London), Rebecca P. (Maryland), Marina M. (Germany), Tamarin B. (Texas).

How to give your short story entries a real chance of winning a contest?

Reedsy’s How to Write a Winning Short Story Online Conference

Taking place on May 5th, 2026, this online event shows you how to craft short fiction that doesn’t just impress readers, but editors as well.

You’ll hear from award-winning short story writers and experienced magazine editors, including two-time Bram Stoker Award-winner Angela Yuriko Smith.

Can’t attend live? You’ll can still access the replay 28 days after the event, so you won’t miss out.

🎟️ Anyone can book a ticket and get 10% off using code GLOBESOUP10.

all the best,

Globe Soup