Bookosmia Get Published
by Bookosmia
Certificate of Appreciation
Children up to 18 submit stories, poems, essays, reviews, and artwork to Bookosmia for free online publication.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Rolling, year-round submission window; each entry is reviewed within about three weeks of submission
Time needed
Depends on the time taken to make the entry
Eligibility
Open to children up to 18 years old in India and the Indian diaspora abroad. No school grade or academic requirement. Anyone with an original piece of creative writing, review, or artwork may submit; parent or guardian contact details are required for entries by minors.
- Age range
- 5 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Original, unpublished creative work required
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Certificate of Appreciation
Published young writers receive a certificate of appreciation from Bookosmia.
Recognition
Published as a Bookosmian author
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
Online · Online submission form
How to apply
- 1Fill the online submission form with the child's name, date of birth, school, and parent contact details
- 2Select the submission type and theme category
- 3Upload a profile photo and the creative work document
- 4Accept the terms and conditions and submit
- 5Bookosmia's editorial team reviews the entry and responds within about three weeks
Rules and guidelines
- Submit only an original creation of your own, not adapted from books or movies
- Short stories should stay within a 1000-word limit
- Book and movie reviews must avoid spoilers and include a recommended age rating
- News articles must be factual and unbiased, with sources cited when referencing published reports
- Artwork submissions must be clear, high-resolution JPEG images with a short note on the theme
Technology requirements
- Internet-connected device to access the online submission form
- Ability to upload a JPEG photo and a DOC file
About this opportunity
Bookosmia Get Published is an ongoing online submission platform where children write stories, poems, essays, book and movie reviews, travel pieces, news articles, and artwork for a chance at free publication on Bookosmia's website.
Children up to 18 years of age from India and the Indian diaspora abroad can submit an original piece of creative work through an online form, along with a photograph and a document upload. There is no participation fee, and entries are judged more on the strength of the idea and voice than on technical polish.
Selected entries are published on the Bookosmia website, and published authors are recognized as Bookosmians and receive certificates of appreciation. Regular, high-quality contributors may also be considered for the more selective Sprouts Programme, through which a small number of young writers are mentored toward publishing a full printed book.
Submission categories include standard essays, short stories, artwork, book reviews, travel reviews, movie or show reviews, and news articles, each with its own format guidelines. Entries are reviewed on a rolling basis, with the Bookosmia editorial team typically responding within about three weeks of submission.
What your child will do
- Writing an original story, poem, essay, or review
- Submitting the work with a photo through the online form
- Editorial review and feedback from the Bookosmia team
- Publication of selected entries on the Bookosmia website
Languages
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Frequently asked questions
How much time do participants typically need to prepare a submission for the Get Published program?
Most entries are single pieces such as a short story, poem, or review, so participants can usually complete a submission within a few hours to a few days, depending on the category chosen.
How do participants know if their submission was accepted?
The Bookosmia editorial team reviews each entry and reaches out within about three weeks if the work is selected for publication on the website.
What happens to entries that need more editing before publication?
The editorial team focuses on the strength of the idea rather than spelling or grammar, and makes corrections to selected entries as part of the review process.
Can consistent contributors progress beyond a single published entry?
Young writers who submit strong, regular work may be considered for the Sprouts Programme, a more selective, mentored track toward publishing a full printed book.
Is there a cost for submitting or getting published?
Submission and publication on the Get Published platform are free of cost; no entry fee is charged for participants.
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