Anecdote Publishing, a dynamic and rapidly growing publishing house, is excited to announce the launch of HistoByte, India’s first-ever historical fiction writing contest for teenage school students. This groundbreaking competition, designed to combine the love of history with the art of storytelling, is the brainchild of Aaditya Sengupta Dhar, a bestselling teen author, who is curating the contest in collaboration with Anecdote Publishing.
What is HistoByte?
HistoByte is a unique writing contest aimed at young authors between the ages of 13 and 18. The challenge invites students from schools across India to create ‘byte-sized’ historical fiction, where they write a captivating story of less than 500 words in the first-person narrative. The twist? They must write from the perspective of any character from Indian history, bringing those historical figures to life through their own words.
This exciting blend of history and literature offers teens a chance to explore the past through creative storytelling while honing their writing skills.
Who Can Participate?
The contest is open to all school students in India, aged 13 to 18, and is divided into two categories:
- Junior Category: Ages 13-15
- Senior Category: Ages 16-18
Whether you're a budding historian, a passionate writer, or simply someone who loves bringing history to life, HistoByte is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity.
Important Dates
- Contest Deadline: Submit your entry by April 1, 2025.
- Results Announcement: The final results will be announced on April 14, 2025.
This gives participants ample time to craft their stories, but don't wait too long—ensure you submit your entry before the deadline!
How to Enter the Contest
Entering the HistoByte contest is simple and straightforward:
- Register Online: To enter, contestants must first register online at HistoByte Registration Link.
- Write Your Story: Create a first-person narrative of less than 500 words, written in English, and focusing on a character from Indian history.
- Submission Checklist:
- Your entry must be in English.
- Include a heading that indicates which historical character you are writing as (this does not count towards the word limit).
- File Name: Name your file according to the category you are entering—use 'J' for Junior (13-15) or 'S' for Senior (16-18), followed by your First Name and Last Name without spaces (e.g., JJohnDoe for a Junior participant named John Doe).
- Upload Your Entry: Submit your entry in Microsoft Word format.
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