Join Little Feet, Big Strides! An Annual Writing Competition for Young Creators
Are you a budding writer or storyteller under the age of 20? Here’s your chance to let your imagination soar and get published! Keekli Charitable Trust proudly presents Little Feet, Big Strides, a Pan-India Short Story Writing Competition 2025. This initiative aims to empower young voices by offering a platform to showcase their talent and creativity.
Highlights of the Competition
- Anthology Publication: Top 31 or 51 entries will be published in a professionally edited anthology.
- Creative Writing Workshops & Webinars: Learn from expert jury members and hone your writing skills.
- Boost Your Skills: Enhance your storytelling and creative writing capabilities.
Eligibility
- Open to youth under 20 years old.
- Exclusively for school and college students across India.
Submission Details
- Period: 1st February to 31st March 2025
- Word Limit: 1,000 to 2,000 words
- Languages: English and Hindi
- Themes:
- Open theme
- Folklore
- Monuments
- Historic elements of your state or city
Submission Guidelines
- Format:
- Neatly typed stories should be emailed to secy.keeklitrust@gmail.com.
- Include the Following Details:
- Your class, school/college, city, and phone number.
- Original Work Only:
- Strict no AI usage policy for creative writing.
- Stories will be screened for originality; violations will lead to rejection and future disqualification.
- Plagiarized content will be disqualified without explanation.
- Inspired Works:
- If your story is inspired by another story or poem, clearly mention it in your cover letter.
- Genres Accepted:
- Fiction
- Non-Fiction (Memoirs, Travelogues, Creative Non-Fiction) in story format.
Competition Timeline
- Results Announcement: 30th May 2025
- Workshops and Editorial Process: June to October 2025
- Book Release Date: 14th November 2025
Why Participate?
- Get Published: Have your work featured in an anthology, giving you the recognition you deserve.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from workshops and webinars led by acclaimed jury members.
- Enhance Your Writing: Gain valuable insights to refine your storytelling skills.
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