Competition Guidelines
Everything you need to know about participating in the Debut Ink Award
Please read all guidelines carefully. Non-compliance may lead to disqualification.
Eligibility
- Open to all aspiring authors, regardless of age or experience
- Work must be original and unpublished
- Both English and Hindi submissions accepted
- Plagiarism or AI-generated content will lead to immediate disqualification
Submission Process
Stage 1: Reader Engagement
- Share quotes, abstracts, snippets, or short excerpts
- Post across Classic Pages' official platforms
- Engage with readers and build audience
Stage 2: Full Manuscript
- Writers will be selected based on engagement
- Selected authors submit complete manuscripts
- Final evaluation by literary experts
Content Guidelines
- Open to both fiction and non-fiction
- Content should be engaging and creative
- Must reflect author's unique writing style
- No explicit or offensive content
- Both English and Hindi languages accepted
Selection Criteria
- Reader engagement (likes, comments, shares)
- Content quality and creativity
- Reader interaction and response
- Writing style and originality
- Expert panel review
Terms & Conditions
- Classic Pages reserves the right to make minor edits before publishing
- The decision of judges and engagement metrics will be final
- Winner must cooperate with the publishing process
- All shared content must be original work
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