India's Inked Imagination
National Creative Writing & Poetry Contest 2025
Categories
Poetry (All styles: free verse, rhymed, haiku, etc.)
Short Stories (Fiction or Non-Fiction)
Personal Essays & Creative Non-Fiction
Script Writing (Monologues, Screenplay, Dialogue)
Who Can Participate?
Open to all Indian citizens:
-
One-Time Entry Fee for All Age Groups: Just ₹99.
-
National recognition.
-
Publishing opportunities.
-
Real cash prizes.
-
Creative exposure
Prizes
1st Prize: ₹9,999/-
2nd Prize: ₹4,999/-
3rd Prize: ₹2,999/-
Last Date to Register: 30th August 2025
Why Join?
-
Be recognized as a national-level writer.
-
Strengthen your portfolio.
-
Gain exposure in the writing and publishing world.
-
Receive certification and publication opportunities.
-
Submit up your entries in PDF.
-
No minimum or maximum word count.
-
Theme: Open.
-
All Languages.
Submission Guidelines!
-
Submit your entry in DOC, DOCX, or PDF format
-
Theme: Open
-
Languages accepted: English, Hindi, and all Indian regional languages
-
✍️ Accepted Writing Categories
-
Poetry – Free verse, rhymed, haiku, sonnet, etc.
-
Short Stories – Fiction or nonfiction
-
Essays – Personal, narrative, or argumentative
-
Flash Fiction – Short, punchy, powerful stories
-
Script Writing – Screenplays, monologues, dialogues
-
Creative Non-Fiction – Memoirs, biographies, real-life accounts
-
Fantasy & Science Fiction – Imaginative and original works
-
Mystery & Thriller – Crime, suspense, and detective tales
-
Horror & Gothic Fiction – Eerie, supernatural, or chilling stories
-
Romance & Drama – Emotional, relationship-based narratives
-
🧠 Theme & Word Limit
-
Theme: Open to all topics and genres
-
Minimum Word Count: 30 words
-
Maximum Word Count: 4500 Words
Submission link will be sent after registration.
🧾 Selection Procedure & Competition Rules
-
All submissions will be evaluated by professional judges based on:
-
Creativity
-
Originality
-
Writing quality
-
Selected participants will receive further instructions, and their work may be promoted on various platforms.
-
All entries must be original and unpublished
-
Use proper grammar, spelling, and formatting
-
Avoid writing in ALL CAPS
-
No texting language (e.g., “u” instead of “you”)
-
Use proper line breaks for poetry
-
Submit within deadlines to avoid disqualification
About Purple Color Production
Welcome to India’s Inked Imagination – National Creative Writing & Poetry Contest, a space where every story matters and every voice deserves the spotlight. At Purple Color Production, we believe in empowering writers, poets, and storytellers from every corner of the country. Whether you speak softly through a poem or roar with a powerful script— this is your platform to shine.