Global Short Story Prize — 2025 Call

Theme: Boundaries. Junior (13–17) & Senior (18–22).

Word Count

  • 1,000–2,000 words

Judging (100 pts)

  • Narrative 35 • Character/voice 25 • Originality 25 • Language 10 • Presentation 5

Key Dates

MilestoneDate
Registration opens20 Sept 2025
Final submission24 Oct 2025 (23:59 GMT)
Winners announced15 Dec 2025