Love Stories in Verse
A Valentine Week Poetry Contest by Zorba Books
This Valentine Week, Zorba Books invites poets and writers to express love through verse —
simple, honest, and heartfelt. Publish your poem on our DIY platform, share it with readers, and
let the most-loved poem win.
Writing & Submission Guidelines
- Category: Poetry only
- Theme: Love (romantic, emotional, personal, nostalgic, or any form of love)
- Language: English or Hindi
- Word Limit: Minimum 80 words, Maximum 250 words
- Original work only (plagiarism will lead to disqualification)
- Zorba Books reserves the right to reject entries that are offensive or inappropriate
- Post on Free Publishing | Poet & Author Spotlight
Who Can Participate
- Open to all writers
- Free entry (no registration or submission fee)
- Poems can be written in English or Hindi
- Unlimited entries allowed
How to Submit:
- Publish your poem on Zorba Books’ DIY Publishing platform under the Poetry category
- Add the official contest hashtag at the end of your poem (mandatory): LoveStoriesInVerse
● Entries without this hashtag will not be considered
● Do not edit the poem after publishing during the contest period
● Avoid offensive content, promotions, or unrelated hashtags
Winner Selection
- Winners will be decided based on the highest number of views on their published poem
- Only views recorded on the Zorba Books website till 12th February 2026 will be counted
- Any unfair attempt to increase views may lead to disqualification
- In case of a tie, the Zorba Books editorial team will take the final decision
Contest Timeline
- Submissions Open: 2nd February 2026
- Submissions Close: 12th February 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
- Winners Announced: 13th February 2026
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
- Certificate of Winning
EVERY ENTRY
- Free entry
- Your very own blog page
- Chance to be featured on Zorba Books website and gain exposure
- Your poem will remain published on the Zorba Books website
- Free visibility to readers across India
- 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.
- Write honestly. Publish freely.
- Let your verses tell a love story that readers remember.
Winners’ of 15th August 2025 Writing Contest
| Rank | Blog Title | Winners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highest Views | False Patriotism | Ilamdeep Kaur |
| 2 | Highest Views | Voices of Freedom | Muskan Dahiya |
Help
If you have any questions on the writing challenge, send us your query through the Contacts Us form.