EKANSH TRUST, India ANNOUNCES
READISCOVERY (c) '22
SHORT STORY WRITING CONTEST [ENGLISH] For writers who are Blind/Visually Impaired
CONCEPT :
How would you write an evocative story without referring to blue skies, handsome princes, dark corners, disappearing objects, etc.? How will you tell a story using all the senses except that of sight?
Many stories are being published in Braille, and that is a wonderful trend. With modern technology, any text can be scanned and printed in Braille, or even read out to a person using assistive software. But do meanings of visually descriptive words become accessible too?
READISCOVERY is an opportunity for blind, VI and sighted writers to explore and share their imagination and talent. It is also an opportunity for everyone to think out of the visual box.
COMPETITION RULES:
The contest is for writers who are Blind / Visually Impaired.
This time, Sighted Writers are also welcome to the challenge.
The idea is to encourage everyone to explore their imagination and writing skills.
Age: 18 years & above
Language: English
Word Count: 1000-2500 words
Email your stories to: ekanshtrust@gmail.com
[Email Subject: Readiscovery]
Last date for submission: 5th November, 2022
Format: DOC/PDF only
Mention your name, address and telephone number
Attach your disability certificate [Blind/Visually Impaired]
Main rule: Avoid visual references, descriptions, etc.
The stories must appeal to and be understood by people who are blind from birth. Themes could from any genre and not necessarily about someone who is blind. It must not be a biography.
*Writers who are blind can engage scribes or translators.
Prizes
[Only for Blind writers]
Frist Prize: Rupees 10,000/-
Second Prize: Rupees 7500/-
Third Prize: Rupees 5000/-
Winning entries will be published on
EKansh Trust and HarperCollins
website and SM pages.
This time we invite sighted writers to participate too. However, there's a registration fee of Rupees 300/- and no prizes since this is primarily an opportunity for blind writers to explore and share their imagination and talent.
Winning entries will be published on our website and social media pages with due credit.
HarperCollins will help edit, and publish the winning entries on their website.
Please write to info@ekansh.org for details.
Certificates will be awarded to all participants.
DEADLINE 15TH NOVEMBER 2022
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