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Other "Sulekha BLOGPRINT" alliances:

	Chennai Lover, Chennai phile, Loyal Chennaiite? Prove it to us! Write a blog on Chennai and get published in the Sunday edition of the Chennai Chronicle.
	Are you a traveloholic? Write a blog on your travels and get published in the Sunday Express.
	Spin a yarn and get featured in the "Tell Me a Story" column of the DNA Me magazine.
	Do you have that ability to tickle the funny bone? Show us. Write a humorous blog post and see it go to print in the Man's World magazine.
	Do you have a nose for news? Do you stay awake late at night discussing that breaking news story? Prove it to us, write a news analysis or current affairs blog and see it go to print in the State Times.
	Do you love watching Movies? Do you enjoy critiquing them? Post Movie Reviews on Sulekha and gain a chance to get published in 'Windows & Aisles', the in-flight magazine of Paramount Airways.

Who knows? This might just be the beginning of your journey as a writer, a novelist and maybe even a Booker prize winner!

Publish your post now!

BLOGPRINT FAQs

Q1. What is BLOGPRINT ?

"BLOGPRINT" is an initiative by Sulekha.com which provides a platform for a Sulekha.com members blog to appear in print. We have tied up with a wide range of publications across the country in order to provide this platform.

Q2. I´m not a Sulekha.com member, can I participate in BLOGPRINT?

The short answer is no. But become a member and then the short answer becomes yes. This contest is open only to Sulekha.com members. If youre not a Sulekha.com member, then the best thing to do is to, well, become one. Click here to register.

Q3. Is the opportunity to get published in a Penguin book a part of "BLOGPRINT"?

Yes, the Penguin Book is the marquee alliance of "BLOGPRINT". Sulekha.com bloggers will now have the opportunity of appearing in a Penguin book which will be distributed across the country.

Q4. What is the format of the contest and how will blogs be selected for the book?

The contest runs from the 1st of August, 2007 to the 31st of January, 2008. Two posts will be selected every week for the contest by the Team Sulekha.com. Of the 48 posts selected (2 posts per week for 26 weeks), a panel of eminent judges from the literary field will shortlist 25 select pieces of writing which will appear in the book.

Only posts uploaded between August 01, 2007 and January 31, 2008 will be considered for selection in the book.

Q5. Is it only fiction writing or is it non-fiction as well?

The writing can be both fiction and non-fiction. Fiction can include short stories, flash fiction and comic-strips while non-fiction may include interviews, travelogues, humorous commentaries, political essays, personal experiences and food-related writing.

Sketches and photographs can be used to augment your blog posts.

Q6. Can you elaborate on the selection process? What are the attributes a piece of writing must have in order to get selected?

Well, we wish it were that simple. The parameters which will be used to select a post and shortlist it to 48 will be on the basis of both quantitative and qualitative measures. Quantitative will include parameters such as the number of page views, comments and recommendations your blog post gets while qualitative will be on various factors including grammatical correctness, style of writing and flourish.

In a broad sense, posts which are original, insightful, have vivid description, are expressive and have innovative use of language will be given preference to.

The short-listing process from 48 to the final 25 which will make it to the book will be carried out by a panel of eminent judges. Independent voting will be done by the judges on a broad cross-section of parameters.

Q7. Is there a word limit for the posts?

Yes, there is a rough word limit. The posts should not be in excess of 2200 words.

Q8. Can my old posts be considered for the contest?

No, your old posts will not be considered for the contest. Re-publishing an old post is not advisable as well, as participants who write fresh content will be given preference to.

Q9. Can I publish a post from my blog on another platform for the contest?

No, this opportunity is open to writing which is published exclusively on Sulekha.com. There will be elaborate checks to ensure that any post chosen is exclusive to Sulekha.com and has never appeared on any other blogging platform.

Q10. What are the prizes that are up for grabs?

Two weekly winners get Rs. 10,000 each, 25 final posts short-listed by judges and published in a Penguin Book. That we believe is priceless!

Q11. Do I need to mention somewhere that a certain entry of mine is for BLOGPRINT? Should I email it to you?

No, we request you not to email your entries to us. This is a contest open only to blog entries. However, we request you to please tag your blog posts with the label "BLOGPRINT" to ensure easier selection. Blogs which have not been tagged as "BLOGPRINT" will also be considered for selection, as we have processes in place which ensure that each and every blog post that gets published on Sulekha.com is reviewed by us.

Q12. Can more than one blog post of mine be selected for the book?

No, only one blog post from a blogger will be selected for the weekly prizes and for the book. This will ensure that all bloggers gain an equal opportunity of appearing in print.

Q13. Does Penguin have a problem with blogs that have already been published on Sulekha.com?

No, in fact this contest is open only to blogs that have already been published on Sulekha.com within the contest period. No other content will be considered for selection.

Q14. Will the winners be announced on a weekly basis?

No, the 8 winners (2 per week) for each month will be announced at the end of the month.

Winners will be announced on the contest home-page. All winners will also be notified by TEAM SULEKHA.

Q15. What are the publications Sulekha.com.com has tied up with and are there specific topics to write on for each publication?

• Chennai Chronicle - Musings on Chennai
• The New Sunday Express - Travelogues
• DNA Me - Short stories
• Mans World - For the humor writer

Q16. Where can I read sample posts which have been selected for other Sulekha.com publications in the past?

Here are links to some pieces of writing which were selected on "Sulekha Select" and "India Smiles", our two previous publications.

Ruminations of a Teenage Mind - Manjul Bajaj

All in the Genes - S. Narayan

Sulekha Select - An Extract

Q17. Is this the beginning of my journey as a writer, a novelist or a Booker prize winner?

Yes. In fact, a resounding yes! At least 3 bloggers on Sulekha.com.com have gone on to publish books of their own and have become writers of repute. The next on the list could well be you!