“Embark on a literary adventure in 2024! Join Keekli Charitable Trust’s Short Story Writing Competition for writers under 25. Overcome the fear, start writing, and get a chance to be published in our anthology. Participate in workshops/webinars to enhance your skills. Details in the attached flyer. Happy New Year!”
Are you a young wordsmith under 25 with a story waiting to be told? Stephen King once said, “The scariest moment is always just before you start.” Take that leap of faith and participate in the Keekli Charitable Trust Short Story Writing Competition, open exclusively to school and college students across India.
Why Participate?
- Publication Opportunity: The best 51 stories will be featured in an anthology, showcasing the diverse voices of young writers.
- Release Date: Mark your calendars for 14th November, the day when your words could become a part of a published book!
- Inspiration from the Best: Engage in creative writing workshops and webinars hosted by our esteemed jury members. Elevate your storytelling skills and refine your craft.
Event Details / How to Participate:
Keekli Story Writing Competition 2024: Join the Pan-India Literary Challenge
Get Ready for a Literary Journey: This is more than a competition; it’s an opportunity to express yourself, share your unique perspective, and take a bold step towards your writing aspirations. Start the new year on a creative note and make 2024 the year your story gets told.
Wishing You a Happy New Year! Keekli Charitable Trust invites you to embrace the challenge, conquer your fears, and become a part of the literary tapestry. The scariest moment is now; let your pen create magic.
Hello, how do I register for the story writing Competition?
Hi,
There is no registration, kindly write your story and submit it on our email id as per guidelines shared.
Best regards!
Can I write an imaginary story or it is compulsory to be a true event?
It can be an imaginary story!
I want to publish my story .Lost child inthe train. So send me email address. What is award .if it is likes by editor.
Dear Sir,
The Short Story Competition is open to only students, school, college or university, under the age of 25. We have published your story for our readers for them to read. There is no award as such for such submissions.
Best regards,
Editor
Is there any cash rewards?
No, there are no cash awards. The award is that once your story is selected to be published you will be part of the creative writing workshops and webinars. And at the end of the project you will receive a copy of the Published book during a formal function to be held on Children’s Day.
Hope this inspires you to write and submit your story!
Is it okay to write any story or is it compulsory to write about our monuments or historic events
You can write any story, it says Open theme/Idea or something closer to home which might have elements of your State’s culture or heritage. A choice you have.
I feel.. highly appreciate this opportunity. Thank you sirs.
I highly appreciate this opportunity. Thank you sirs.
sir, Can the story be written in Telugu language?
Hello,
No the stories should be in Hindi or English only. All the best
Do we have to write exclusively about the state of Himachal Pradesh or can we choose any state?
The story can be of any state or monument reference. However it should be original.