
Zorba Books Presents: Your Favorite Book Writing Contest!
This is your golden opportunity to turn your literary dreams into reality—at no cost. Write, publish a print book, and enjoy amazing rewards!
Competition Guidelines:
Categories
- Write a Book on any topic and any genre e.g.: romance, horror, non-fiction, poetry etc.
- The book should contain a minimum of 60 pages.
How to Enter
- Write your book (minimum 60 pages) on the DIY Platform. Free Publishing | Poet & Author Spotlight 2nd Feb’25 to 15th March’25
- Easily convert your writing into a book format using the DIY Platform. Free Publishing | Poet & Author Spotlight
- Submit your book (text & cover) via email to office2.zorbabooks@gmail.com during the submission window. 15th March – 30th March’25
Winning Criteria: All books created on DIY will be eligible for the below benefits.* Sunject to terms and conditions.
Submission Date
- Challenge Begins: 3rd February 2025 – start penning stories, poems or articles.
- Submission Window: Convert them into a book and submit a PDF between 15th March to 30th March 2025
- Entry Fee: No fee!
Prizes to be Announced
BENEFITS

- Real-Time Author Dashboard: Yours without even asking. Track your book sales effortlessly.
- Distribution: enjoy distribution on Zorba Books bookstore. Easily extend distribution, see terms below*.
Earn Royalties: 10% profit on every sale of your book!
End-to-End Services: Imagine, Zorba Books handling all orders, printing, packaging, and even dispatch of your print book. Simply convenient and joyful.
Regular Payouts: Enjoy quarterly royalty payments.
EVERY ENTRY

Extended Distribution: This offer is valid ONLY for one book per author*
*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 Winter Contest’25
Rank | Blog Title | Winners | Views |
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1 | An Aching Love Story | Rathin Bhattacharjee | 59 |
2 | A Warm Winter Morning | Ritu Jain | 47 |
Help
If you have any questions on the writing challenge, send us your query through the Contacts Us form.
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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