National Writing Marathon - 2024 FAQ Blog 

 

1. Who can participate in this competition?

→ The Super Writer Awards are open to all authors! Whether you're a Golden Badge author or not!

2. Why should I avoid publishing a preface, trailer, or extra notes as separate parts within my series?

→ Here's why it's best to avoid publishing prefaces, trailers, and extra notes as separate parts in your series:

(1) Reader Engagement: Readers expect the main story to begin immediately in Part 1. Publishing non-essential content as a series part can lose interest in reading the story.

(2) Advice: If you want you can start your first part with the intro or trailer in 4-5 lines, then start the first scene of your story directly to hook your readers.

 

3. How can I enroll my series in the Premium subscription program to qualify?

→ As a Golden Badge Author the first 15 parts of your new series will be free for readers. Once you publish the 16th part, your series automatically becomes a Pratilipi Premium series, allowing you to earn royalties. 

4. I don’t have the Golden Badge right now, what should I do?

→ You can still participate in the competition by publishing your series normally. If you achieve a Golden Badge during the competition, your series can become a Pratilipi Premium series automatically by publishing new Parts. 

 

→ Additionally, you can manually convert any of your 16+ part series to Premium after getting the Golden Badge:

Step 1: Open the Pratilipi app, tap the "Pen" icon, and select your series.

Step 2: Click "Edit Information" and look for the option to add your series to the subscription program.

Step 3: Opt-in and confirm, within 24 hours your series will become a Premium series.

5. How do I get the Golden Badge in Pratilipi?

→ To get your Golden badge we have 2 conditions. Once you fulfill both conditions, your honorable golden badge will be visible around your profile picture:

(1) You must have at least 200 followers.

(2) After that, you must publish at least any 5 contents within 30 days.

6. How do I know if my series is entered into the competition?

→ Here's how to ensure your series is considered for the competition:

 

(1) Publish your series parts within the competition timeline: Make sure to start and complete your series between the competition's start and end dates with at least 80 parts. 

→ Each part should have a minimum of 800 words. (There's no maximum Word Limit or Part Limit!)

 

(2) Select the competition category: When publishing your series parts, choose the specific "National Writing Marathon - 2024" category. This ensures your series gets entered for judging.

 

(3) Follow competition rules: Review the competition rules and guidelines to ensure your series meets all requirements.

7. Can I write the next season of my existing series for this competition?

→ Yes, you can write.

 

8. Can I submit the same series to two different competitions or challenges?

→ One series, one competition! We want to give each story a fair chance, so submitting the same series to multiple competitions isn't allowed.

9. Where can I find the competition results?

→ The results for this specific competition will be published on the pre-announced date in the blog section by the Pratilipi team.

Step 1: Open the Pratilipi app, tap the "Pen" icon

Step 2: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on "Blog" section

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To clear your queries related to this competition, you can directly write to us at this email id [email protected], Our team tries to reply to each question with an appropriate answer within 24 hours.

 

Thousands of Authors have already found success on our platform, turning their talent into captivating stories and earning royalties. Here's your chance to join them! Participate and give wings to your dreams of becoming an earning author! 

 

Best of luck to all authors! 

Pratilipi Events team