The Next Big Story: Pratilipi English Story Awards

Pratilipi

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Prize

₹50,000 / ₹20,000 / ₹10,000 for the top three serialised stories (based on reader engagement), plus certificates (₹50,000)

Deadline

November 24, 2026

How to enter

Sign up free on Pratilipi, join the event and publish a NEW English serial of at least 50 chapters of 1,000+ words each, started on or after 15 July 2026 (not previously published on Pratilipi); incomplete series are disqualified. The top three are chosen on reader engagement. Closes 24 November 2026; results 7 January 2027. A very large writing commitment, no entry fee

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