Grand Prize Winner (Novel) – Rs 50,000

Winner (Short Stories) – Rs 30,000

First Runner-up (Novel) – Rs 7,500
Second Runner-up (Novel) - Rs 5,000

First Runner-up (Short Stories) – Rs 7,500
Second Runner-up (Short Stories) - Rs 5,000

HarperCollins Publishers India will publish* the winner’s novel subject to editorial approval. The other finalists’ novels may be considered for publishing* as well.

Reader’s Digest will publish* the prize-winning short stories as a special supplement.

The winning authors will also get an opportunity to work closely with our publishing partner/s.

The 10 authors selected for e-Author long list will receive a Rs 1000* gift voucher from Rediff Books.

All participants will receive a Rs 100* gift voucher from Rediff Books.

For any other query, write to eauthor@apeejaygroup.com.

*Conditions Apply