“Whispers of Summer”
Summer Writing Contest 2025
Summer isn’t just a season—it’s a mood, a memory, a moment frozen in sunlight. Whether it’s a heartwarming tale of childhood summers, a sunlit romance, an unexpected adventure, or a soul-searching journey beneath the golden skies—this is your chance to bring the magic of summer to life with your words.
Think lazy afternoons, mango-scented memories, road trips with secrets, ocean-breeze awakenings, or even mystical encounters under the scorching sun. This theme is your canvas—paint it with nostalgia, imagination, mystery, or emotion. Let the “Whispers of Summer” stir your soul and spill onto the page.
This theme is your canvas—paint it with nostalgia, imagination, mystery, or deep emotion. Let the “Whispers of Summer” stir your soul and spill onto the page.
Writing Guidelines:
How to Enter
- Write a poem, story or article on the given topic: “Whispers of Summer.”
- Not more than 1000 words
- In Hindi or English
- Post on Free Publishing | Poet & Author Spotlight
Submission Date
- Challenge Begins: – start penning stories, poems or articles.
- Submission Deadline: 16th June’25
- Winners Announcement: 17th June’25
- Entry Fee: No fee!
Prizes to be Announced
BENEFITS
- The 2 entries with the maximum views will win exciting Amazon Vouchers!
- Social Media Shout Out with photo and a link to the winning blog.
- Exposure for your writing
EVERY ENTRY
- Free entry
- Your very own blog page
- Chance to be featured on Zorba Books website and gain exposure
- ONLY for one entry per author for the competition will be enttertained*
- Can be converted to a book at any time with DIY Free Publishing
*Subject to terms and conditions
Writing Guide
- Select a topic, keeping the competition requirements in mind. Start writing.
- Write in a language that you are most comfortable with.
- Write as simply as possible – avoid difficult words.
Winners’ of the India Through My Eyes Contest’25
| Rank | Blog Title | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Who Is to Blame? | Aakanksha Jain |
| 2 | India Through My Eyes | DEVENDRA K MISHRA |
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Hello Zorba Books
Greetings from Muskan,
First of all thank you so much for such a fantastic email.
I have already posted my poem for the contest.
Regards
Muskan Dahiya 🙏🏻
The closing date and date of result seems to be in conflict. What is the number of words needed.
The closing date for the Dusshera Contest was 24th October. 25th October results will be announced
Please note I have 2 stories to submit for the contest. How shall I send them.
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If you would like to enter the stories in the contest all details available here https://www.zorbabooks.com/writers-challenge/
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Here’s my entry, theme: A Rogue Nation and India’s Fury – https://www.zorbabooks.com/spotlight/aakanksha-jain/poem/who-is-to-blame/
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I am extremely disheartened. I find this notice about the Summer Contest posted some 4 weeks ago while I got the email about the contest only yesterday! There was no mention of the word limit in my email while here it has been clearly stated to be 1000.
ZorbaBooks has always dealt with me fairly. If some people do not want me to have anything to do with the publishing house, why don’t they tell me so? I’ll withdraw, with a saddened heart though as our association dates back quite far.
Whatever, I am not withdrawing my story. I am neither rewriting it. If some people are trying to give me the impression of being greedy, prize-crazy, there is not much I can do.
I wish Zorba all Success & Happiness. Best wishes.
Dear Sir,
These contests are meant to uplift. Pl do take it in good spirits. This contest was only posted on 3rd June. Not 4 weeks ago. We appreciate and value your participation.
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