About the Short Story Writing Competition 2023
The Department of English at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence presents its inaugural annual short story competition for young writers by the name Crooked Lines Short Story Competition 2023.
Eligibility for this English Writing Competition 2023
- Indian residents aged 16 to 18
- Unlock your creativity and pen an unforgettable narrative
- Submit a Government of India-issued identity document
Participation in this Online Writing Competition
Choose your favorite topic and write your best story for a chance to win exciting cash prizes. Start your application process now.
Upcoming Writing Competition Rules
- Word limit: 1000 - 2000 words
- Only unpublished works will be considered
- No plagiarized entries
- Original and English submissions only
- Avoid AI-generated entries
- No identifying markers in the document
- One submission per person
- Jury's decision is final
- Typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman (12pt), DOCX, DOC, or PDF format
Prizes in the Crooked Lines Short Story Competition
- 1st Prize: Rs. 50,000
- 2nd Prize: Rs. 30,000
- 3rd Prize: Rs. 20,000
Important Dates in this Short Story Writing Competition
- Call For Submission Open: 1 June 2023
- Submission Deadline: 15 September 2023
- Shortlist Announcement: 26 October 2023
- Prize Giving Ceremony: 25 November 2023
Theme in this Writing Competition
No theme limitations, showcase your creative best
Submission Fee for this Online Writing Competition
No submission fee, one submission per individual
Multiple Submissions
Limit of one submission per person, exceptions for compelling unified narratives
Eligibility for the Crooked Lines Short Story Writing Competition 2023
For Indian citizens aged 16 to 18, Government of India-approved identity proof required
Word Limit in this Online Competition 2023
Adhere closely to 1000-2000-word range for better chances of winning
Poetry Submissions in this Writing Competition
If your poem(s) tell a story, we would love to read your work
Longlist and Shortlist
Shortlisted entrants will be notified and invited to creative writing workshops
