Note: The results for this event is out. Please click on the following link to read the winning entries: https://english.pratilipi.com/blog/a-spooky-tale-bx0ti34j39ne02m

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 About the contest 

-Time to spread some horror with a spooky tale. You can write both short stories. You can publish any number of entries. The more entries you publish the better. Remember, we would only accept stories and no series format for this competition. The maximum word limit of stories is 1000 words. 

 Prizes

All the best entries will be given certificates. These entries will be published under a special banner on the app. 

 How to participate?

Please publish your stories via self-publishing. The steps for self-publishing are as follows:

Step 1: After logging into Pratilipi App or website, click on the "Pen" icon on the home page.

Step 2: Here you would be able to write (or paste) your story.

Step 3: Click on the Publish button after which you will be asked to add the story title, cover image, and category.

Step 4: Select "spookytale” in the category. (Note: If you are writing for the first time on Pratilipi, then click on the "view more" button to see the "spookytale” category. If you still can't find the category, then please self-publish your story and email the link to us at [email protected])

Step 5: Agree with the terms and click on publish. Your entry is submitted!

 Important rules

1. The story you submit should not be already published on Pratilipi. However, your submitted story can be published anywhere on any other platform/medium. You can also write a brand-new story and submit it here. 

2. The stories you submit should be written by you only. (Copying any other author’s story is a legal offense) 

 Important dates

1. The Last date to publish entries is 5th December 2022

2. Result date: 9th January 2023

  Important Tips

1. The story should not have any spelling or grammatical mistakes. 

2. It would be good to have a cover image for the story. 

3. To avoid any technical problems first update the app on the google play store or app store and then participate in the competition.  

  Any help needed?

Please mail [email protected] for any queries related to the event. Wish you all the best!