Pratilipi National Writing Marathon - 4

We are excited to announce the 4th edition of the Pratilipi National Writing Marathon! 

Whether you are an experienced writer or just starting your literary journey, this is your opportunity to showcase your talent. Over the next four months, let your imagination flow as you create an engaging 60-part series and stand a chance to earn official certificates along with exciting exclusive rewards.

What’s the Challenge?

Craft an engaging series with a minimum of 60 parts (no upper limit!) on any theme or genre of your choice. Dive deep into your imagination and let your story reach thousands of readers!

In this Writing Challenge, you have 2 options:

1. New Series: You can start a brand-new series.
   
   

2. Existing Series: You can also continue an ongoing or old series. You just need to publish 60 new parts in this series within the given time period.
   
   

3. Timeline: You do not have to complete your series by the last date. You can continue writing it even after the timeline ends.
   
   

Rewards

1. 100-Part Champion
→ If you publish 100 parts within the time limit, you will receive an Exclusive framed certificate from Pratilipi delivered directly to your home.
 

→ 2. 60 - Part creator
→ If you publish at least 60 parts, The official 'Literary Honorary Letter' from Pratilipi via your email.
 

3. Marathon Writer
→ The Top 5 writers who publish the most parts within the time limit will get a special laminated certificate from Pratilipi, delivered directly to their home.

4. Rewards for Every Participant:
✔️ Get an Exclusive Participation Certificate sent to your email
✔️ Your story will be shared on Pratilipi’s official Facebook page
✔️ Publish a premium series and earn monthly lifetime income from your story

Rules & Guidelines

• Golden Badge Authors: Must publish the series under the Premium Subscription Program.
  
  

• Others: You can still take part by publishing your series normally.
  
  

• Minimum Length: 60 parts, 1000+ words each.
  
  

• Category: Choose ‘National Writing Marathon - 4’ when publishing your series.
  
  

• Start your story directly with Part 1 (Avoid trailers, prefaces, or notes as story parts).
  
  

⚠️ Note: Entries that don’t follow the rules or miss deadlines will be disqualified.

Timeline

• Competition Begins: February 4, 2026
  
  

• Ends On: June 5, 2026
  
  

All stories will be shared on our Facebook page within two weeks after the event ends.

Need Help or Inspiration?

✅ Want to turn a one-line idea into a series? Watch our free training sessions on plotting, writing, and promoting your stories – 

✅ Looking for ideas? Explore trending prompts, plotlines, and writing guides – Click here
✅ Publishing or Premium doubts? Watch our step-by-step guides –  click here

Still have questions?
Reach us at [email protected] –  We try to respond to every query within 24 hours!

Thousands of writers have already taken the leap and transformed their passion into recognition and income. This is your opportunity to join them. Write. Publish. Win. Get noticed.

All the best,
Team Pratilipi