An invitation to all storytellers, poets, and essayists to let their words do the talking. This event is a celebration of literary creativity — crafted in silence, submitted online, and read with admiration. Whether it's poetry, short fiction, or a thought-provoking essay, your written voice deserves to be heard.

1. Participation Format

• Total Entries: open to all
• Participants per Entry: 1 only
• Only solo entries allowed
• Categories: Poetry / Short Story / Essay
• Language Options: English or Hindi or Punjabi
• Word Limit:
  • Poetry: 150-200 words
  • Essay: 300-400 words

2. Submission Process

All entries must be typed and submitted in PDF format.
Entries must be original, unpublished, and self-written.
Submissions must be emailed or sent via text to the event coordinators.
Submission Deadline: 18 June 2025
Late entries will not be considered.

Each entry must include:
• Participant's full name
• Category (Poetry / Short Story / Essay)
• Title of the piece
• House name
• Contact details

3. Judging Criteria

Criteria	Marks
Content Quality & Structure	20
Language & Expression	20
Creativity & Originality	20
Clarity of Thought	20
Relevance to Theme/Topic	20
Total	100

4. General Rules

• Only one submission per participant.
• Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman, size 12).
• All entries must adhere to the word/line limits.
• The judges' decision will be final and binding.

5. Do's and Don'ts

Do’s:

• Submit entries in PDF or Google Doc format only.
• Ensure originality, coherence, and proper grammar.
• Follow the theme and word limit (Poetry: 150-200 words, Essay: 300-400 words).
• Cite sources if needed.
• Meet the submission deadline strictly.

Don’ts:

• No screenshots, handwritten notes, or image formats.
• No copied or AI-generated content.
• Avoid unrelated or off-topic submissions.
• Don’t exceed the word limit.
• Don’t submit multiple entries from the same individual.