The Galley Beggar

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The Galley Beggar Press Short Story Prize 2026/27 is a UK-based short-story competition offering cash and book-voucher prizes.

Read the full guidelines at galleybeggar.co.uk↗

Submission calls

fictionCloses Nov 8Fee: £11; 200 free entries for low earnersPays: £3,000 winner; £200 per shortlisted writer; £50 in book vouchers per longlisted writer

The 2026/27 short story prize is open and closes 8 November at midnight UK time. The winner receives £3,000, the shortlist receives £200, and longlisted writers receive £50 in book vouchers. There are 200 free entries for low earners.

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