The Galley Beggar Press
Short Story Prize 2026/27

How to enter

To enter the award, there are two simple steps: 

(1) Enter your details (name and email address) and into the form below; upload your story by clicking on the ‘attach file’ widget on the same form. 

(2) Hit ‘submit’ and you’ll be taken through to a payment page. Once you’ve paid, the story will be sent to us.* 

*By entering this award, you accept the terms and conditions. Full information on prizes and the date of announcements can be found here. (You are welcome to send more than one entry. To do so, just reload the form and submit a different story…)