Get Your Poetry Published in Our Anthology
Your words belong in print. Join thousands of poets across India who have transformed their notebook sketches into published pieces in our annual Wingword anthologies.
A published poet from our competition, beaming with her copy of the anthology 'voices from the edge'. This is the moment we work for.
"From dreams to reality," says this published poet, holding the anthology 'The Hour of the Sun' which features her work. It's an honor to help artists get this exposure.
It's pure joy seeing the faces of our published poets. Here, Monisha Thomas smiles with her copy of 'The Hour of the Sun', a book that now holds a piece of her soul.
A beautiful thank you message from Divinia, a young poet from North East India, who was selected for our anthology. We are united in our celebration of what poetry means to different people.
"This is your sign to keep writing, because dreams do come true." A participant shows her published poem in our anthology of India's top poets.
'A Tribute to Languages', one of our anthologies featuring selected poems from the Wingword Poetry Prize. This cover represents the diversity of voices we publish.
A poem written in Bengali, published in our anthology. The poet sent in a piece written 8 years ago, proving that good poetry is timeless and deserves a home.
'The Hour of the Sun', another one of our beautiful anthologies, held against a backdrop of inspiration. This book contains the poem "Bloom" by a commendable mention winner.
A close up of the poem 'Rise and Fall' inside our anthology. This piece delves into the mysteries of death and the hope of rebirth.
The cover of 'voices from the edge', an anthology featuring a collection of selected poems from the Wingword Poetry Competition.
About From Notebook to Published Book
Getting published shouldn't be an exclusive club. We keep our submission process open to everyone—whether you're writing in English, Hindi, Bengali, or Tamil. If your work is selected for our Top 500 list, we handle the production of our annual anthology and ship a physical copy straight to your door, so you can hold your own words in your hands.
The journey from a scribbled thought in a notebook to a professionally printed page is one we want every poet to experience. Through the Wingword Poetry Prize, we have created a pathway that removes the gatekeeping usually found in the literary world. We do not care if you are a seasoned writer or if this is the first time you have shared your work with anyone other than your diary.
Our selection process is built on merit and diversity. We actively seek submissions in English, Hindi, and regional languages like Bengali and Tamil because we know that the soul of poetry does not always speak in one tongue. When you submit to our competition, you are not just entering a contest; you are joining a community of thousands of writers who have shared their personal truths—from heartbreak and grief to hope and rebirth—in our published volumes.
If your poem ranks in the Top 500, it earns a spot in our physical anthology. We manage the editing, layout, and publishing process, and we ship a complimentary paperback copy directly to you. This is not just a digital certificate; it is a tangible artifact of your creative journey. Whether you are writing about the mysteries of the afterlife or the quiet moments of a Sunday afternoon, your voice has a home here. We run two cycles a year, ensuring there is always an open door for you to share your work.
Delhi Poetry Slam
We started out wanting to make some noise for poetry in India, and ended up finding a family of writers in every gali and city. We aren't just a competition; we are a community that listens, motivates, and publishes the raw, honest work that makes us human.
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