We have been in Publishing for 16yrs now.
Our goal has always been to create value. Our authors are always the priority for us.
We excel in publishing poetry books. However, we publish stories, technical books and translated titles too. We've translated a book in Braille as well.
We also produce audiobooks.
Today, we have authors from more than 100 countries globally and have a author bank of over 3000.
We command the faith of our authors by not just publishing their work but even guiding them once the book is out.
Dear Authors,
This form is for our Free Spirit imprint.
We seek short stories on an idiom, rarely used but meaning relying on luck for your good fortune or success especially in a precarious situation where the odds are totally against you.
Idiom : Riding Your Luck
So, get your unmatched writing skills and pens together for the wonderful call for submissions.
Submissions should be previously unpublished and carefully edited. We value authenticity, creativity, and strong storytelling in all its forms.
Join us in creating a space for diverse voices and meaningful conversations. We look forward to reading your work.
We look forward to reading your work.
Free Spirit Team
Dear Authors,
This form is for our Free Spirit imprint.
We seek short stories on two closely yet different themes. The meaning can be literal or otherwise.
One - Living Your Dream
Two - Silent Sacrifices You Make
Genre - Biography. Non Fiction
So, get your unmatched writing skills and pens together for the wonderful call for submissions.
Submissions should be previously unpublished and carefully edited. We value authenticity, creativity, and strong storytelling in all its forms.
Join us in creating a space for diverse voices and meaningful conversations. We look forward to reading your work.
We look forward to reading your work.
Free Spirit Team
Dear Authors,
This form is for our Free Spirit imprint.
Well as the form name says, we seek real non fiction stories of pseudonym characters which journals and narrates an experience that emphasizes on something that made the lead learn something about life.
Ideally please keep your stories titled towards giving hope, wisdom and zest for life despite challenges. Although negatively impacting tales are also alright but we wish to make the book motivational and encouraging instead of projecting ' how unfair life was on the person'.
Genre - Biography. Non Fiction
So, get your unmatched writing skills and pens together for the wonderful call for submissions.
Submissions should be previously unpublished and carefully edited. We value authenticity, creativity, and strong storytelling in all its forms.
Join us in creating a space for diverse voices and meaningful conversations. We look forward to reading your work.
We look forward to reading your work.
Free Spirit Team
Dear Authors,
This form is for our Free Spirit imprint.
This can include anything and everything that classifies under the topic.
Genre - Fiction
So, get your unmatched writing skills and pens together for the wonderful call for submissions.
Submissions should be previously unpublished and carefully edited. We value authenticity, creativity, and strong storytelling in all its forms.
Join us in creating a space for diverse voices and meaningful conversations. We look forward to reading your work.
We look forward to reading your work.
Free Spirit Team
Dear Writers,
This form is meant for full length manuscript submissions.
We have closed our 'Free Spirit' account on Submittable, as our submission calls for that imprint will be managed through this form. This form must exclude all poetry book submissions.
Your manuscript can be -
Children's Book - illustrated and non-illustrated.
Biography or Memoir
Fiction novel or a series
Philosophical or Spiritual Books
LGBTQ and Love Stories
Historic Titles
Or any other including an not so cliche technical book, screenplay novel and art book.
Pls ensure that the book isn't a short story too small to be published standalone.
We look forward to reading your work.
Pls note that only after we review your manuscript do we decide whether we'll make a traditional publishing offer or a hybrid publishing offer subject to acceptance. So, if you seek only traditional publishing offer we ask you to tick mark that option in the form.
We look forward to reading your work.
Best of Luck -
Akshay Sonthalia
Free Spirit Team
Dear Poet,
This form is only meant for you if you have a collection of poems that you want to publish as a poetry book. The minimum number of pages a book must have is 80. This can include graphical representations too.
The nature of the book, has to be consisting of poems addressing or expressing an opinion about, a social cause.
Guidelines 1. Send your poems (manuscript) in an attached word document. Send author bio, your name, contact details and any other content you wish to include in your book in a separate word document. 2.Submit via Submittable only. As this will ensure your email does not get lost in the bundle of emails we receive everyday. 3. There is a manuscript reading cost. This cost involves the reading of your manuscript for consideration of possible publication. 4. Review Time will be anywhere between a week to a month from the date of your submission. For any queries or questions, please feel free to Direct Message us on Instagram - @poetschoice or email us on poetschoice@hotmail.com . You can also visit our website - www.poetschoice.in
Hello,
Permanent END DATE - 28th August 2026
Theme : Favorite Food
The poems that depict or bring out the irony\, is what is sought by us.
The meaning must make sense in the context it is used. We have observed, that a lot of submissions are using the word randomly just to meet the requirement, wherein the poem doesn't make any sense - such entries will be declined.
Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
The book is a collection of poems that expresses an experience everyone goes through at some point.
The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.
We want you to send us max two poems.
Please observe the following rules - 1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.
Check them out on our website - www.poetschoicepublisher.com
Look forward to reading your entries.
Poets Choice Team
Hello,
Permanent END DATE - 28th July 2026
Theme : Happiness Quote
The writing has to be a one liner or a short note that brings at least a smile. It may be a joke, activity that the person can do to feel happy, clerihew or a memory.
Write the same on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
We believe the world needs more reasons to be happy today, in the era we live in more than anything else.
The book is a collection of poems that expresses an experience everyone goes through at some point.
The title of this BOOK will be decided at the time of publication.
We want you to send us max two poems.
Please observe the following rules - 1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
2. We DO NOT need your bio for this compilation. In the Cover Letter, please share - your pen name or the name you would like us to use in the book.
Check them out on our website - www.poetschoicepublisher.com
Look forward to reading your entries.
Poets Choice Team
Hello,
Permanent END DATE - 28th April 2026
DUE TO HUGE LINE UP of Pending Projects, we want our submitters to know that the review process will take as long as a month. It is for this reason, we have chosen to keep the prospects of accepting new submission open.
Theme : Word - Laughology
First of all - Yes laughology is an officially recognized word.
It means to bring out - Laughter's role in Human connection and development. Popularized by corporates in team building activities and training.
So, we'd like you to write a poem such that it makes one laugh. OR you may simply use the word in reference to an episode, person or place.
The meaning must make sense in the context it is used. We have observed, that a lot of submissions are using the word randomly just to meet the requirement, wherein the poem doesn't make any sense - such entries will be declined. Write a poem on the theme. We believe its a broad spectrum theme. A poem which just brought the pen in your hand and you wrote it down.
The book is a collection of prose poems
We want you to send us max two poems.
Please observe the following rules -
1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala".
If the above isn't followed, we want you to know that either your poem will be declined OR there will be a chance of the author name missing with the poem or the wrong name being used (if your pen name and real name is different)
2. We need your bio for this compilation.
Check them out on our website - www.poetschoicepublisher.com
Look forward to reading your entries.
Poets Choice Team
Hello, THIS FORM WILL PERMANENTLY CLOSE ON 1st June 2026 Write poems on the topic
. Lets spread some awareness on it. A social initiative through a collection of poems on the topic. The tentative title of this BOOK will be 'Mental Sickness' We want you to send us as many poems you like.
Paradoxical behavior is an illogical behavior. This will give you a sense of what it means -- Paradoxical behaviour refers toactions, reactions, or personality traits that are self-contradictory, illogical, or contrary to expectations, often involving opposing elements existing simultaneously. It describes situations or behaviors that seem to defy logic or standard reasoning, such as acting with "cruel kindness". Examples include a sedative causing anxiety, or someone being both intensely controlling and extremely hands-off.
Mental sickness is self explanatory. Please observe the following rules - 1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala". PLEASE FOLLOW THIS GUIDELINE. 2. We DO NOT need your bio and picture for this compilation. Have you read any of our books ? Let us know - Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere. - A Bio and picture will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book. - We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media. - If you have been published with us before -please write a review of your book on our website. Mention In Cover Add On Option Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name. Look forward to reading your entries. Poets Choice Team
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Hello, EXTENDED PERMANENT EXTENDED CLOSURE ON 30th July 2026 Write poems on the 'Love Poems ' .
. Lets spread some awareness on it. A social initiative through a collection of poems on the topic. The tentative title of this BOOK will be 'Love Factory'. We want you to send us max ONE poems. Include your Story in a second file, for the benefit of other readers. Please observe the following rules - 1. Make sure you add the name of the poem and your name in the word file you attach. For example, if the name of the poem is 'Lump Throat' and the name of the poet is 'Aks Furniturewala' then the file name must be "Lump Throat_Aks Furniturewala". PLEASE FOLLOW THIS GUIDELINE. 2. We DO NOT need your bio and picture for this compilation. Have you read any of our books ? Let us know - Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere. - A Bio and picture will be needed with your picture IF you opt for being showcased in our Blog Book. - We'd like to have your Instagram handle for this compilation. This will help us tag you to posts related to your book on social media. - If you have been published with us before -please write a review of your book on our website. Mention In Cover Add On Option Being an anthology, names of all the poets who have contributed in the book are not mentioned in the cover design of the book. The add on purchase option, offers your name to be seen by the reader. As everybody who picks holds the book in their hand sees your name.
Look forward to reading your entries. Poets Choice Team
www.poetschoice.in
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th August 2026
Theme : Acrostic Poems
Acrostic poems are poems where the 1st letter of a word, first word of a sentence or the 1st sentence of a paragraph - forms a word, sentence or paragraph in itself.
In short, the word is blown up to reveal a much deeper meaning than simply just that one word.
For this submission call, we're sticking to the word - ACCOMPLISH
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Poem which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th November 2026
Theme : Acrostic Poems
Acrostic poems are poems where the 1st letter of a word, first word of a sentence or the 1st sentence of a paragraph - forms a word, sentence or paragraph in itself.
In short, the word is blown up to reveal a much deeper meaning than simply just that one word.
For this submission call, we're sticking to the word - COURAGE
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Poem which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th November 2026
Theme : Acrostic Poems
Acrostic poems are poems where the 1st letter of a word, first word of a sentence or the 1st sentence of a paragraph - forms a word, sentence or paragraph in itself.
In short, the word is blown up to reveal a much deeper meaning than simply just that one word.
For this submission call, we're sticking to the word - Money
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Poem which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Kenning
Keening is a poetry form which enlists a two word metaphorical phrase replacing the original word.
In short, the word is emphasized upon by giving two word attributes, actions they do and other names they go by.
You need to mention the name of the tree or plant you're writing the poem about.
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Poem which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Kenning
Keening is a poetry form which enlists a two word metaphorical phrase replacing the original word.
In short, the word is emphasized upon by giving two word attributes, actions they do and other names they go by.
You need to mention the name of the tree or plant you're writing the poem about.
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Poem which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Emotions : Guilt
This is a general submission call.
You can submit a short story, a poem or a combination of both.
The genre is non fiction. So your submission must at least be ' based on a true story'
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Submission which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Emotions : Awe or Disgust
Something beyond one's expectation can either awe or disgust the person, based on which way the path goes.
This is a general submission call.
You can submit a short story, a poem or a combination of both.
The genre is non fiction. So your submission must at least be ' based on a true story'
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Submission which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Emotions : Happy or Sad
Some milestone event in life can lead the person to feel joy or sad, based on which way the path goes.
This is a general submission call.
You can submit a short story, a poem or a combination of both.
The genre is non fiction. So your submission must at least be ' based on a true story'
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Submission which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Emotions : Mad in Love or Mad at You
Sometimes we say a person gets upset or scolds another because they love them, based on which way the path goes.
This is a general submission call.
You can submit a short story, a poem or a combination of both.
The genre is non fiction. So your submission must at least be ' based on a true story'
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Submission which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Emotions : Courage and Fear
The underlying caution is displayed in both these emotions. Sometimes, you are internally strong but are afraid to display it.
When a person holds a snake they're considered courageous. Only the person holding can tell you how they toggled with both the emotions amidst the act.
This is a general submission call.
You can submit a short story, a poem or a combination of both.
The genre is non fiction. So your submission must at least be ' based on a true story'
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Submission which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Emotions : Silence
silence cannot be verbalized. Only the personal experience whilst in silence can be shared. Another way to write on this topic is by expressing your observations about someone sleeping or meditating. The person can also be yourself.
This is a general submission call.
You can submit a short story, a poem or a combination of both.
The genre is non fiction. So your submission must at least be ' based on a true story'
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Submission which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th December 2026
Theme : Miracles
Everyone has at least one such experience where they see a miracle. Send it across, share it with us.
The theme is self explanatory.
This is a general submission call.
You can submit a short story.
The genre is non fiction.
Based on a request we received, we're opening this submission call for Collaborative Submissions - to make it more interactive and fun. The activity can involve you to begin the poem and have another person complete it, by taking it up from where you left it.
Send us your Submission which is on the topic.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Submitter,
FINAL END DATE - 20th August 2026
Theme : Trochee Hexameter.
Trochee is a metrical foot in poetry with stressed syllable followed by unstressed syllables. Falling or driving tone.
A Trochee Hexameter or Trochaic Hexameter is simply put - a trochee having 6 metrical feet per line .
One Metrical feet includes a stressed syllable followed by an unstressed syllable.
The line length of the poem need not be restricted.
Send us your Poem which is on the topic.
Whilst we welcome free verse poetry forms, we'd prefer to see you send us rhymes, haiku, sonnet, chastushka, etc.
This is a collection we'll avail for juvenile readership as well.
So, we will not accept adult content related to the topic, if any.
Please ensure you follow the following guideline -
File name uploaded as your work, must have the Title of Work and Pen Name - as you'll like to see it in the book, if your work gets accepted.
We look forward to reading your submission
Poets Choice Team
Dear Poet,
This form is only meant for you if you have a collection of poems that you want to publish as a poetry book. The minimum number of pages a book must have is 80. This can include graphical representations too.
The nature of the book, has to be consisting of poems in specific poetry forms such as Clerihew, Cinquain, Tanka, Kenning, Senryu, Haiku, Sonnets, Anaphora, Monostich or any other poetry form.
Free Verse is not acceptable here - if you want to submit free verse - we ask you to use 'Manuscript Submission' form - which we have floated separately.
Guidelines 1. Send your poems (manuscript) in an attached word document. Send author bio, your name, contact details and any other content you wish to include in your book in a separate word document. 2.Submit via Submittable only. As this will ensure your email does not get lost in the bundle of emails we receive everyday. 3. There is a manuscript reading cost. This cost involves the reading of your manuscript for consideration of possible publication. 4. Review Time will be anywhere between a week to a month from the date of your submission. For any queries or questions, please feel free to Direct Message us on Instagram - @poetschoice or email us on poetschoice@hotmail.com . You can also visit our website - www.poetschoice.in
Dear Poet,
This form is only meant for you if you have a collection of poems that you want to publish as a poetry book. The minimum number of pages a book must have is 80. This can include graphical representations too.
The nature of the book, has to be consisting of poems which speak of social issues, the tone must have a sense of protest - against injustice, against ill treatment or against oneself or anything in general which one can revolt against to bring about change and development - for the better.
Sometimes, people fight in order to be accepted in the society - the way they are. This needn't necessarily be about their color, caste, sexual preferences, disability or otherwise beliefs alone.
We'd like to reach out your voice to the masses, by giving you a platform - a base.
Guidelines 1. Send your poems (manuscript) in an attached word document. Send author bio, your name, contact details and any other content you wish to include in your book in a separate word document. 2.Submit via Submittable only. As this will ensure your email does not get lost in the bundle of emails we receive everyday. 3. There is a manuscript reading cost. This cost involves the reading of your manuscript for consideration of possible publication. 4. Review Time will be anywhere between a week to a month from the date of your submission. For any queries or questions, please feel free to Direct Message us on Instagram - @poetschoice or email us on poetschoice@hotmail.com . You can also visit our website - www.poetschoice.in