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Maha Mukta Mancha 4.0
Last Submission Date
22 Oct 2026
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Official Book Launch
01 Nov 2026
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Anthology Series • 2026 Volume
PustakInk Tales
Short Stories. Big Possibilities. • An Imprint of PustakInk Publishing

Your Story Deserves a Place in a Book.

Share your original short story with PustakInk. Selected stories are curated, professionally edited, and published in our upcoming print anthology with ISBN & nationwide bookstore distribution.

100% Free Submission
300 to 1,200 Words
Print Anthology with ISBN
Author Copies & Certificate
Editorial Journey

How It Works • 5 Easy Steps

1

Submit Story

300 – 1,200 Words

Write directly in our live editor or upload your DOCX/PDF file in Odia, English, or Hindi.

2

Editorial Review

In-House Editors

Our editors evaluate narrative depth, character arcs, emotional resonance, and originality.

3

Curated Selection

Anthology Shortlist

Top stories are selected by our panel for inclusion in the upcoming collector's book.

4

Author Confirmation

Rights Protected

Selected authors are contacted on WhatsApp/Email to confirm author bio, photo, and publishing rights.

5

Book Print & Launch

ISBN & Distribution

Professionally typeset and printed with official ISBN, distributed nationally with author copies delivered.

Author Perks • Print Anthology

What Selected Authors Receive

Publish with prestige in our curated national anthology collection:

Complimentary Author Copies

Selected writers receive printed paperback copies delivered directly to their doorstep upon book launch.

Official ISBN & Barcode

National book registration with official ISBN number, barcode, and cataloging across Indian bookstore networks.

Certificate of Publication

Official Certificate of Literary Merit awarded to all featured writers by PustakInk Publishing.

100% Author Copyright Retained

You retain full moral and literary copyright to your original manuscript. Strictly ₹0 submission or reading fee.

Zero Hidden Fees
In-House Editorial Review
Odia, English & Hindi
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To allow an optimal number of brilliant stories in our anthology collection, please keep your story within 1,200 words.

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Full book manuscripts should not be uploaded here. Single short stories within 1,200 words are eligible.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to help you submit your manuscript with complete confidence.

No. Submitting your short story to PustakInk InkTales is 100% free. We never charge reading fees, entry fees, or hidden evaluation charges.

You retain 100% copyright and intellectual property over your story. By submitting, you only grant PustakInk the non-exclusive license to publish your story in the print anthology and related digital editions.

We accept manuscripts in Odia, English, and Hindi. Categories include Fiction, Romance, Inspirational, Social, Family Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Cultural, and Life Experiences.

Our editorial board reviews every submission carefully. Shortlisted writers will be contacted directly via WhatsApp and Email by our editorial team with details on final proofing and author copies delivery.

Yes! You can choose between writing or pasting your story in the online editor, or uploading your document as a DOC, DOCX, or PDF file (up to 10 MB).
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