The participant is allowed to submit original works that have not formerly been published or exhibited before the competition submission deadline. The participants themselves should write the piece of writing, which should not be plagiarized. Any submissions violating these terms shall be disqualified from the competition.
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UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION
Grand Writing
Challenge
2024
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WHY choose IWP?
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CASH REWARDS
GRAND WINNER
₹ 51,000
- Publication in National Media
- Feature on IWP's Website
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- Winner Certificate
1st RUNNERS UP
₹ 31,000
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2nd RUNNERS UP
₹ 21,000
- Publication in National Media
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*All category winners are eligible to win the grand prize.
BEST POEM
₹ 5,000
- For verses that resonate and linger.
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BEST FICTION
₹ 5,000
- Celebrating imaginative worlds and compelling narratives.
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BEST NON-FICTION
₹ 5,000
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BEST ARTICLE/ESSAY
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BEST PERSONAL EXPRESSION
₹ 5,000
- Recognizing the power of introspection and personal storytelling.
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10 EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARDS
₹ 1,000
each
- These awards will spotlight submissions that stand out for their unique voice and creative approach.
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PARTICIPANTS IN MEDIA
EDTimes – India Writing Project Season 2: Honoring the Timeless Nostalgia Captured in “The Childhood” by Pallavi Krishna Kasala
TheTelegraph – India Writing Project Season 3, Grand Winner: Arfa Arshad’s “The Last Killing”
EDTimes – Non-Appétit’: A Captivating Entry from India Writing Project’s 4th Season
Mid-Day – A Glimpse into the Heart of Imagination: Ruthie Paul’s “The Visitor” from India Writing Project
TheTribune – Echoes of Identity: ‘Dua’ Shines in the India Writing Project
ThePrint – Journey of a Young Wordsmith: Maahi Sonpatki’s Success in India Writing Project
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IWP provides an ideal environment for you to refine your writing skills. By offering feedback from esteemed judges, writing prompts, and exposure to diverse writing styles, we'll guide you on your path to becoming a better wordsmith.
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Season 7 registration is closed as slots are full. Submit your details below to be notified when Season 8 registration opens.
Important Information
- Word Limit
[Minimum: 50 Words |
Maximum: 1500 words] - Only submissions in ENGLISH will be allowed.
- Last Day To Submit: September 15th, 2024
- Results: October 15th, 2024
- After registering successfully, you will receive an e-mail with the link to submit your work. Please make sure you check your promotions and spam box.
FAQS
HAVE QUESTIONS?
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You can submit essays, poems, articles, or short stories written on ANY topic or subject as preferred by them. There is no restriction on the same. Submissions can be written in any style and from any genre as preferred by the writer
It is a limited-slot program, and registrations will close once the slots have been filled. Thereby, there will be no last date to register.
The last day to submit is September 15, 2024; the results will be announced on October 15, 2024.
There is no age restriction to entering the competition. Talent doesn’t distinguish between ages, so why should we?
You can submit as many entries as you’d like!
You retain 100% of your rights—none are transferred to us. We never share your work without your explicit permission, and everything is stored securely in an encrypted database.
No, each entry must contain only one piece of work. Submitting more than one or splitting a single piece into multiple entries will result in disqualification.
On your first registration for the 7th season, you’ll be able to submit a single entry. Once registered, you’ll receive login details for your submission portal. From there, you can register for additional entries.
Check your email for a link to set up your password for the submission portal. After setting your password, log in to the portal to complete your one-time profile setup and submit your entry. Keep in mind, the main IWP website and the submission portal are separate, with the portal accessible at my.indiawritingproject.com.
The fee for the first entry is ₹999, and each subsequent entry is ₹699 (with no limit on submissions). The fee covers evaluation, a certificate of appreciation, and feedback on your entry.
Yes, the word limit is a minimum of 50 words and a maximum of 1,500 words.
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