Creative Writing and Poetry Competition | Hashtag Kalakar
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Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition

The Writer encourages all of our readers to practice their craft and put their stories in front of the eyes of as many people as possible. Writing contests have always been a vital part of the writing world, giving writers the chance to have their work reviewed by editors and possibly published. Literary journals, universities, and even The Writer regularly host writing competitions, helping authors gain exposure and hone their craft.

Choose your inspiration, submit before the deadline, and, as always, keep writing.

 

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Last Date of Registration: 20th April 2024

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1st Prize - Rs.1,50,000/-
2nd Prize - Rs.1,00,000/-

The top 10 participants will win a FREE trip to BALI*.

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Register For the Creative Writing and Poetry Competition (Can submit up to 10 poems/creative writings)

Below 9 years of age

Rs.350

Between 10 to 19 years

Rs.450

20 years and above

Rs.550

Registration Fee Is Refunded If You Are Not Selected Into Top 500

The competition is completely online, registered candidates will be sent instructions regarding the online procedure.

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Last Date Of Registration - 20th April 2024
Last Date of Sending Writing - 16
th July 2024

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Language: All Indian Languages and English (Any writing which is not in Hindi or English will have to provide the translation of the writing.

Theme/Topic of the Competition: All Types Of Poetries/Creative Writings Are Allowed In The Competition. Writers can choose any theme or topic for the competition.

Word Limit Minimum Limit - 20 | Maximum Limit - No maximum word limit.

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Selection Rounds

Step 1: Best 500 writers/poets will be selected from all the registered participants. (this selection will be done by judges)
Step 2: Best 500 writings will be posted on the website for voting.

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Selection Procedure

  1. From all the registered writers/poets top 500 written works will be selected by the judges, after that, all the screening will be done on the basis of the audience voting.

  2. The best 500 writers/poets will receive instructions about the competition. (Our team will promote the work of the top 500 writers/poets)

  3. Audience voting will be done online on the website. (The voting system will be explained to the participants).

  4. Judges will also evaluate the writers/poems on the basis of their creativity and writing skills and the score given by the judges will carry 50% of the total votes. (voting calculation will be explained to the best 500 writers/poets)

  5. Writers/Poets receiving the maximum votes will be selected for the next round.

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Perks of the Competition

  1. First Prize will receive Rs.1,50,000/-.

  2. The Second Prize will receive Rs.1,00,000/-.

  3. Receive Royalty For Life Time.

  4. Writers/Poets will get names and fame because our team will be promoting the work of Writers/Poets.

  5. Global Ranking Participating Certificate will be given.

  6. The top 10 writers will get featured in a news publication along with the mentioned global ranking.

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How To Register?

  1. Choose the Age Category and pay the registration fee.

  2. Post-registration within 24 hours link to submit writing will be sent on the registered mail ID. [Do enter the correct mail ID while registering and after 24 hours if you don't find a submission link in your mailbox, do check your spam box as well.]

  3. The submission has to be done in typed form in a word document only.

  4. The submission has to be done before the last date of submission.

  5. Makes sure you are doing one submission at a time.

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Royalty Details

  1. Royalty will only be given to the writers sending videos.

  2. The video will be featured on our Youtube channel.

  3. Our team will organically promote the video to reach the maximum possible audience.

  4. Our Youtube channel is a monetized channel, whatever revenue will be earned from your video 10% of the royalty will be sent to you along with the proof of the earnings.

  5. Payouts will be made annually.

  6. Payout will be made between the 5th of January and to 25th of January.

Rules Of Submission for Royalty

  • Video has to be submitted without background music.

  • The video should not have any copyright violations.

  • The video must have a human voice only.

  • The audio in the video should be loud and clear.

  • Video duration – Minimum 30 seconds and no maximum limit.

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Competition Rules

  1. A poem/creative writing in its entirety must be an original work by the person entering the contest.

  2. Poems/creative writing submitted in the competition should not be published anywhere else.

  3. Poetry can be written in any poetic style and on any subject.

  4. Creative writing can be written in any style on any subject.

  5. Any poetry containing clichés, or overused phrases will not be accepted. Examples:

    • Roses are red

    • I love you

    • All work and no play

    • Time after time

  6. The poem must adhere to the basic rules of capitalization:

    • Do not type poems in all capital letters.

    • Do not capitalize the first letter of every word.

    • Only capitalize words that are proper (i.e. names and places).

    • The first word of each line may be capitalized if it is done consistently throughout.

  7. Do not use “texting” lingo. Properly spell out all words and numbers.

  8. Poems/Writing containing language that is vulgar, offensive, or wholly inappropriate will not be accepted.

  9. To ensure proper lineation, please use the “Enter” key to start a new line, indicating all intentional line breaks.

  10. Do not include your name or any other information at the end of your poem/creative writing. (Our team will add your name as registered).

  11. Copyright The author retains the copyright to his or her prose (short story or piece of creative non-fiction), and/or poem(s), and spoken word/performance poetry.

  12. All Indian Language and English. (If your writing is not in English or Hindi you will have to provide the translation in English or Hindi)

  13. Post-registration it can take up to 48 hours to receive the link to submit your writing on your registered mail ID

 

For any queries feel free to write to us at hashtagkalakar@gmail.com

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The winner's content will be removed from the website at the end of the event and you will be able to see that on Magazine.

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