The Galley Beggar

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The Galley Beggar Press runs an annual short story prize open to submissions until November 8, 2026, with a £3,000 top prize and an £11 entry fee (free for 200 low-earners).

Read the full guidelines at galleybeggar.co.uk↗

Submission calls

fictionCloses Nov 8Fee: £11 (200 free entries for low-earners)Pays: £3,000 winner; £200 shortlist; £50 (book vouchers) longlist

Short story prize for 2026/27; £3,000 winner, £200 shortlist, £50 book vouchers longlist; entrance fee £11 (200 free entries for low-earners); closing date 8 November (UK, midnight); no word count or genre restrictions stated.

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