The Katha National Writers' Workshop is designed to help young writers improve their writing skills, connect with renowned authors, and share their work with a broader audience.

Students from Class IV to XII are eligible to participate in the workshop.

Participants can submit entries in fiction, non-fiction, or poetry.

Class IV to VII: 300 words

Class VIII to XII: 600 words

The deadline has been extended till 30 October 2024

Class IV-VII: Rs 400/-

Class VIII-XII: Rs 600/-

You can register online at www.katha.org/kathautsav or contact 8800 799 353.

Submissions can be in English or Hindi.

Participants will learn from renowned authors, enhance their writing skills, and get the opportunity to share their work with a broader audience.

Registration Deadline: 30 October 2024

Workshops: October-November 2024

Katha Utsav: 27th-30th December 2024

Participants will receive guidance from professional writers, poets, and translators to develop and refine their submissions.

Final submissions will be screened by experts who will select the best entries for the Katha Utsav 2024.

Yes, participants will be recognized for their work, and there will be rewards for outstanding submissions.

Yes, participants are allowed to submit more than one entry. However, each entry will be considered a separate entry with the applicable entry fee.

Your submission should include a well-crafted story, essay, or poem within the specified word limit.

The workshop will feature nationally and internationally renowned authors, writers, and storytellers.

Yes, the Katha Utsav will include webinars and online workshops over the next 6 months on various aspects of writing. All participants who have submitted entries and paid the fee will be eligible to attend.

Semi-finalists will be announced on 5 November 2024 and will be notified via email. Please ensure that emails from katha.org always come into your inbox by adding katha.org to your safe sender list.

You can contact us via email at utsav@katha.org for any queries.

There are no specific themes; participants can choose their topics. However, there are the following categories for entries - fiction, non-fiction, or poetry.

Yes, schools can register multiple students for the workshop.

Participants will receive guidance and support from experienced mentors throughout the workshop.

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Yes, you may cancel your application. However, please note that the entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.