Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE 1st January 2026

Story can be about any road accident - we don't need you to narrate a real incident, although you may use base your story on one. 

Genre of the book will fit into Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE 1st FEBRUARYy 2026

Story meant for children - we don't need you to narrate a real incident, although you may use base your story on one. A moral to the story is welcome. 

Genre of the book will fit into  JUVENILE Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE 1st February 2026

Story is about a prompt : Lying Through Their Teeth  - we don't need you to narrate a real incident, although you may use base your story on one. 

Genre of the book will fit into Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE 1st February 2026

Story is about a prompt : In The Truce  - we don't need you to narrate a real incident, although you may use base your story on one. 

means - a temporary agreement to stop fighting. 

Genre of the book will fit into Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE  1st January 2026

You MUST have the word 'Promenade' in your work.. 

Genre of the book will fit into Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 5000 WORDS. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE  1st January 2026

You MUST have the word 'Prodigy' in your work.. 

Genre of the book will fit into Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 5000 WORDS. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE  1st January 2026

You MUST have the word 'Cynosure' in your work.. 

Genre of the book will fit into Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 5000 WORDS. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE EXTENTION 1st January 2026

Story can be about any water sport or multiple water sports interlinked. 

Genre of the book will fit into Non Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE EXTENTION 1st January 2026

Story can be about any team sport or multiple water sports interlinked. 

Genre of the book will fit into Non Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE EXTENTION 1st January 2026

Story can be about any combat sport or multiple water sports interlinked. 

Genre of the book will fit into Non Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

Dear Submitter, 

We aim to publish an anthology of short stories. 

FINAL END DATE EXTENTION 1st January 2026

Story can be about any air sport or multiple water sports interlinked. 

Genre of the book will fit into Non Fiction. The word count of a story must not exceed more than 10 pages. 

Make sure your file name has your name and the title of your story. For Example, Lewis Caroll_ Alice's Journey 

 Royalty payouts do happen, we conduct assessments every 6 months - usually in October and March.                   

 Pls ensure your submission serves the theme. Pls do not submit poetry, where we request short stories and vice versa. 

This book will be published using 'Free Spirit' as the imprint. Free Spirit is a registered trademark of Vision A Ray, the principal entity. 

The form may temporarily go offline, but we will stick to the permanent end date always. 

For any queries pertaining to your submission, you may write to us at visions.visionary@gmail.com

Our official website is www.freespiritpublisher.com 

Our pride is in our authors. We care and treat our authors like our family. 

The curation for every form happens anywhere between 3-6 months from the date the submission call is made available, so if you find that your submission hasn't been reviewed, please be patient. 

All The Best!!   

Akshay Sonthalia

Founder of Poets Choice & Free Spirit LLC

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 

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 40. This can include graphical representations too.


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,

 EXTENDED PERMANENT CLOSURE ON 1ST December 2025

    Write poems on the 'Coming Of Age ' . 

. 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  'Transitional Period'.

    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.


CONTEST DETAILS
    5 Lucky Winners will be sent a free copy of this book. There names will also be mentioned in the beginning of the book.

BLOG BOOK -
    Pls ensure you attach a clear decent picture.


Anecdote
    This add on purchase  will enable you to share a write up except your poem, maybe capturing a moment of your marriage, or an essay  that you'd like to dedicate to your better half.

AUDIO RECITATION

    We will publish your voice on our Youtube channel, with the cover image of your book.

      Look forward to reading your entries.

      Poets Choice Team 

  www.poetschoice.in

 

                      Hello,

          Permanent END DATE - 2nd January  2026
                    Theme :  Phrase - Whippers Seekers   

The poems that depict or bring out the meaning of the phrase, is what is sought by us.  

Use the words 'Whippers Seekers' in your poem.  whether its as a dialogue or otherwise, but it MUST be there. you may use them at separate places. Whippers, a single word can be used alone at one place and quitter at another.

                    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.




                    The books we have published recently are -

                     1. Adding Colors To Life

                    2. A Taste Of Reality

                    3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

                    4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

                    5. Seasoned Women by Cathy Hollister

                    6. Letting Go and Moving On

                    7. Tides of Change by Mark tochen



                    Check them out on our website -

                      www.poetschoice.in

                      Look forward to reading your entries.

                      Poets Choice Team 

Dear Submitter, 

FINAL END DATE  -  20th November  2025
 

 Theme :  Allegory Poems 

Allegorical poems use symbolic characters, settings, or events to represent abstract ideas or moral qualities, offering a deeper, often hidden meaning beneath the surface narrative. These poems go beyond the literal to explore themes like good versus evil, morality, or the human condition. 

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 Submitter, 

FINAL END DATE  - 30TH OCTOBER 2025
 

 Theme :  Epiphora Poems 

Epiphora poems are those where the last line or words  of the stanza is repetitive. 

We have provided the phrase we want you to use in your poem. 

Write your poem and send it to us, using the phrase - Is Deceased

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 

 

                  Hello,

     PERMANENT END DATE - 31st January 2026
                Theme :  Taken With A Pinch Of Salt

Meaning  - taken lightly.. 

The poem can be about someone you know, yourself or fictitious writing work. 

You must use the phrase 'taken with a pinch of salt ' somewhere or the other in your poem. 

But it must bring out, the essence of finality. 

The poems that depict or bring out the meaning of the word or use that word, is what is sought by us.  

                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.

                  - If you have read any of our books
                 -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
                   - A Bio 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.
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.


                The books we have published recently are -

                 1. The Dust Of My Soul

                2. Heading In and Out

                3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

                4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

                5. Remarkable It Is by Eugene Stelzig

                6. A Taste Of Reality

                7. Xorcist



                Check them out on our website -

                  www.poetschoice.in

                  Look forward to reading your entries.

                  Poets Choice Team 

 

                   Hello,

      PERMANENT END DATE - 31st January 2026
                 Theme : Lock Stock and Barrel 

Meaning  - completely

The poem can be about someone you know, yourself or fictitious writing work. 

You must use the phrase 'lock stock and barrel' somewhere or the other in your poem. 

But it must bring out, the essence of finality. 

The poems that depict or bring out the meaning of the word or use that word, is what is sought by us.  

                 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.

                   - If you have read any of our books
                  -  Whether this poem is simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
                    - A Bio 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.
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.


                 The books we have published recently are -

                  1. The Dust Of My Soul

                 2. Heading In and Out

                 3. The Sounds A Shadow Makes by Dr Michael A. Roberts

                 4. The Truth I Must Invent by Francis Diclemente

                 5. Remarkable It Is by Eugene Stelzig

                 6. A Taste Of Reality

                 7. Xorcist



                 Check them out on our website -

                   www.poetschoice.in

                   Look forward to reading your entries.

                   Poets Choice Team 

 

   Hello,


 Theme : Inventive , Unprecented

Pre-Requisites For The Poem To Qualify - 

  1. The author MUST include their First Name as a part of the poem, in the beginning first part  or the first stanza. Welcoming the readers or thanking the readers for reading their poem. 

   2. The second part or verse - the author needs to  praise or criticize themselves or expose a hidden or revealed  part (known to near and dear ones not public, so even the most ordinary things can stand out as unique) of their life. 

    3. The third part or stanza MUST include the full name of a FAMOUS POET WHO SHARES THEIR FIRST NAME WITH THE WRITER and repeat thanking the readers part. 

     4. The fourth and last part or verse - MUST have the accolades and controversies or a certain aspect about the writer known or unknown to the readers. 

This poem will need structure, research and time but it has never been done before, to the best of our knowledge. 

For this reason, we will keep this form open for submissions until we have enough poems to publish into a book. 

One author may submit multiple poems or submissions. 

The author can also write one poem exploring famous poets sharing their last name, BUT FIRST THEY MUST SUBMIT THE PIECCE WHICH EXPLORES THEIR FIRST NAME.




 Check them out on our website -

   www.poetschoice.in

   Look forward to reading your entries.

   Poets Choice Team