16 Places to Submit Children’s Writing in India As Featured by Himalayan Writing Retreat
Introduction
If you (or your child) love writing – poems, short stories, essays, travelogues – getting published is beyond rewarding. Recently, The Himalayan Writing Retreat put together a helpful article titled “16 Places to Submit Children’s Writing in India” which lists magazines, contests, and platforms where young writers can send in their work. We’re excited Bookosmia is featured in that list!
Read the full article
Below, we summarize the most useful info from that article and add how Bookosmia supports young writers too.
What the Himalayan Writing Retreat Article Covers
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The article lists Magazines and Contests for children/young writers in India, including submission guidelines, age categories, and types of writing accepted. The Himalayan Writing Retreat
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It begins with an Introduction about the growth of young authors in India and the variety of creative writing emerging (fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, etc.).
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It includes a disclaimer: they compiled the list for reference; readers should double-check deadlines, guidelines; the list is dynamic.
Highlights: Bookosmia & Other Good Platforms
Here are some of the platforms mentioned, especially the ones that may be useful depending on age, language, or type of writing:
| Platform | What They Accept | Age Range / Notable Features |
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| Bookosmia | Poetry, stories, essays, book reviews, travelogues, etc. https://bookosmia.com/ | Up to 18 years. Great place for budding writers to get published. |
| Intellyjelly | Poetry & stories; younger children (4-12 yrs) https://www.intellyjelly.com/ | Helpful for early-writing exposure. |
| PCM Magazine | Poem, stories, essay https://www.pcmmagazine.com/ | Wide readership. |
| Kahani | Stories; up to ~16 yrs; with cultural / South Asian flavor https://kahani.com/ | Excellent for regionally flavored and literary stories. |
| StoryMirror | Stories & poems; supports many Indian languages besides English https://storymirror.com/ | Good if you want to write in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, etc. |
How Bookosmia Adds Value
Since Bookosmia is on the list, here are some strengths we bring (above & beyond just publishing):
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Feedback & Community: Writers don’t just submit — they can get real responses, connect with peers, grow.https://bookosmia.com/get-published/
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Diverse Writing Types: Not only fiction/poetry, but also travelogues, reviews, essays etc.
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Opportunities: We run themed contests or workshops, so there are chances to sharpen skills
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Being listed among “16 Places to Submit Children’s Writing in India” is an honour for Bookosmia. It shows that there is growing recognition and increasing opportunities for young writers in India. Whether you’re just starting out or have written many pieces already, go ahead — submit, express, and let your voice be heard.
Link to Bookosmia’s submit story,poem, articles etc https://bookosmia.com/get-published/
Listen to bedtime stories https://bookosmia.com/main-category/listen/
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This article is published by Bookosmia, India’s #1 publisher for and by young people. Bookosmia publishes stories, books, podcasts, events, TED-Ed talks, workshops, bedtime stories and more related to kids and young adults.
Want to publish your articles, reviews, stories, audio stories, bedtime stories and poems ?
Did you know that children can submit audio stories to be turned into Bedtime Stories and published on Bedtime Stories – A Podcast by Bookosmia?
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