Are you an aspiring writer with a story to tell? Here's your chance to showcase your storytelling prowess in The Battle of the Novels: Pitch, Perfect, and Publish! The Book Club of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) invites you to participate in this exciting Short Story Pitching Competition as part of BookVerse 2024, their annual fest, in collaboration with The Great Indian Book Tour. This competition offers you a platform to present your original short story idea and potentially get published in a paperback anthology!
Competition Format:
The competition unfolds in two exciting rounds, ensuring that participants get a chance to prove their creativity and pitch their novel idea to a jury of experts.
Round 1: Online Submission
- Format: This round is conducted online via Unstop.
- Task: Submit a brief summary of your unpublished short story.
- Word Limit: 1000-3000 words.
- Accepted Format: PDF.
- Entry Limit: Each participant can submit only one entry.
- Requirements: Be sure to clearly mention your Genre and Book Title. Authenticity is essential, and any form of plagiarism or writing irregularities will result in disqualification.
- Submission: If your file size exceeds 50 MB, email it to srcc.thebookclub@gmail.com with the competition name as the subject line.
- Deadline: September 20, 2024, 11:59 PM IST.
Round 2: Offline Pitching at SRCC
- Eligibility: Top participants from Round 1 will advance to this round, hosted on the prestigious SRCC campus.
- Task: Develop your book title, plot, and overall storyline in detail. Participants must create a 3-5 slide presentation (excluding introduction and thank you slides) and pitch their book to a jury.
- Judging Criteria: Creativity, uniqueness, aesthetic appeal of the book cover, and clarity of communication during the pitch will be key factors in evaluation.
- Judges' Decision: The judges’ decision will be final and binding.
Key Dates:
Online Round:
Start: August 25, 2024
End: September 20, 2024, 11:59 PM ISTOffline Round at SRCC:
Date: October 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM IST
Exciting Rewards Await!
Top 10 stories will be published in an anthology paperback, a dream come true for any budding writer! Additionally:
- Winner: Cash and Kind Prizes worth Rs 5,000, along with a certificate.
- 2nd to 10th Place: Prizes in kind and certificates.
Every participant has the opportunity to turn their idea into a published reality while being recognized for their creativity.
Ready to Enter the Battle?
This competition is a golden opportunity for storytellers to pitch their ideas, receive feedback, and compete for a spot in a published anthology. If you're passionate about storytelling, The Battle of the Novels is the perfect platform to bring your imagination to life. Whether you're an experienced writer or a first-time participant, the competition welcomes everyone with an original story to share.
Pitch, Perfect, and Publish your way to success at BookVerse 2024—a stage for dreamers and doers, where stories are born and recognized.
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