Stone Soup Writing Contests
Rated Advanced, Stone Soup’s current annual contest recognises original novels and long-form fiction, with accepted online work considered for possible print-book publication. Writers aged 18 or younger submit in English with parent or guardian authorization; the current contest requires at least 8,000 words. The main challenge is sustaining a coherent, original work across substantial length and first meeting Stone Soup’s editorial publication standard.
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Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
Up to 18
School level
Young writers aged 18 or younger
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Editorial acceptance followed by contest judging
Fee
Not yet announced by the organiser
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
1 Sept 2025
Registration closes
30 Aug 2026
Competition starts
1 Sept 2025
Competition ends
31 Aug 2026
Editorial perspective
Our Take
This record covers the current Seventh Annual Stone Soup Novel and Long Form Fiction Contest. Eligible long-form fiction accepted and published online during the stated cycle is entered automatically.