Deadline: 31 March 2011
Become a Disney children’s author
Join ‘Pitchkiaow’: Disney’s search to find India’s next writing star
Shake off writers block with an opportunity to see your work in print. Disney Publishing Worldwide (India) today launched ‘Pitchkiaow’, an exciting new literary initiative inviting writers to pitch an original idea for a children’s story. The winner will take home 50,000 (INR) and have a chance to get their story published by Disney Publishing.
To enter, writers need to submit a 500-600 word synopsis and 800-1000 words of the 1st chapter in physical printed format to Disney Publishing.
A panel of judges including the well-known Piyush Pandey, the Indian Advertising GURU and executive chairman & national creative director India and South Asia, Ogilvy & Mather Pvt. Ltd and Rina Mehta, editor, Disney Publishing will assess the entries and identify the shortlisted twenty entries. Finalists will be invited to attend the culmination event to be held in May 2011.
“Every author dreams of having their work published. It’s really exciting to be able to offer this opportunity to give writers a head start,” said Roshini Bakshi, VP, Consumer Products, Publishing and Retail. “Disney’s storytelling heritage and our commitment to tell local stories provides the perfect platform to inspire literary talent.”
Storytellers are required to submit their original local storyline along any of the following themes:
· Grandma’s story retold in today’s times: Take a story, legend, folklore, mythological tale or anything that fascinated you as a child and retell it in a way that captures everyone’s imagination
· Escapades of a gang of kids in the historical period of your choice: Capture a time in history that fascinates you and create the ultimate fantasy adventure with you as the central character (a king, princess, potter, weaver, etc)
· School stories: Every school day brings joy, challenges and drama, known only to those who live it. So whether it’s a crotchety teacher, an exchange student or an elusive sports team, there are tales that can take readers through guffaws, intrigue and tears.
· Cricket capers: Cricket unites and inspires everyone in India. Place yourself on the pitch and tell your cricket story – your personal story with cricket, how have our cricket stars inspired you, motivated you and got you to the top!
· Pirates of the Arabian Sea: The wild winds from the seas carry stories only a few can hear. If you’re one of them, this is the time and place to divulge all
· Indian Princess Stories: Princesses – exquisite and dazzling or feisty and furious; born with a ruby-studded spoon in her mouth or with unlikely beginnings; a figment of your fantasy or a heroine of history. Tell us the story of a princess who inspires independence, kindness, giving, caring, adventure, friendship, love and happiness
The contest will be promoted online through event partner, Chillibreeze.com. Entries are to be submitted by post to Disney Publishing India. The competition closes on March 31, 2011.
About Disney Publishing Worldwide:
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the largest children’s publisher in the world, with 274 million copies of children’s magazines sold worldwide and 120 million children’s books sold each year. A leading comics publisher, Disney Publishing has been producing comics since 1930, with over 340 regular titles read in more than 80 countries around the globe. DPW is based in New York City.
Disney Media Contacts:
Namita Jadhav (India) +91 22 66516628
Gitanjali Balani (India) +91 22 66516655
More information here.
Become a Disney children’s author
Join ‘Pitchkiaow’: Disney’s search to find India’s next writing star
Shake off writers block with an opportunity to see your work in print. Disney Publishing Worldwide (India) today launched ‘Pitchkiaow’, an exciting new literary initiative inviting writers to pitch an original idea for a children’s story. The winner will take home 50,000 (INR) and have a chance to get their story published by Disney Publishing.
To enter, writers need to submit a 500-600 word synopsis and 800-1000 words of the 1st chapter in physical printed format to Disney Publishing.
A panel of judges including the well-known Piyush Pandey, the Indian Advertising GURU and executive chairman & national creative director India and South Asia, Ogilvy & Mather Pvt. Ltd and Rina Mehta, editor, Disney Publishing will assess the entries and identify the shortlisted twenty entries. Finalists will be invited to attend the culmination event to be held in May 2011.
“Every author dreams of having their work published. It’s really exciting to be able to offer this opportunity to give writers a head start,” said Roshini Bakshi, VP, Consumer Products, Publishing and Retail. “Disney’s storytelling heritage and our commitment to tell local stories provides the perfect platform to inspire literary talent.”
Storytellers are required to submit their original local storyline along any of the following themes:
· Grandma’s story retold in today’s times: Take a story, legend, folklore, mythological tale or anything that fascinated you as a child and retell it in a way that captures everyone’s imagination
· Escapades of a gang of kids in the historical period of your choice: Capture a time in history that fascinates you and create the ultimate fantasy adventure with you as the central character (a king, princess, potter, weaver, etc)
· School stories: Every school day brings joy, challenges and drama, known only to those who live it. So whether it’s a crotchety teacher, an exchange student or an elusive sports team, there are tales that can take readers through guffaws, intrigue and tears.
· Cricket capers: Cricket unites and inspires everyone in India. Place yourself on the pitch and tell your cricket story – your personal story with cricket, how have our cricket stars inspired you, motivated you and got you to the top!
· Pirates of the Arabian Sea: The wild winds from the seas carry stories only a few can hear. If you’re one of them, this is the time and place to divulge all
· Indian Princess Stories: Princesses – exquisite and dazzling or feisty and furious; born with a ruby-studded spoon in her mouth or with unlikely beginnings; a figment of your fantasy or a heroine of history. Tell us the story of a princess who inspires independence, kindness, giving, caring, adventure, friendship, love and happiness
The contest will be promoted online through event partner, Chillibreeze.com. Entries are to be submitted by post to Disney Publishing India. The competition closes on March 31, 2011.
About Disney Publishing Worldwide:
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the largest children’s publisher in the world, with 274 million copies of children’s magazines sold worldwide and 120 million children’s books sold each year. A leading comics publisher, Disney Publishing has been producing comics since 1930, with over 340 regular titles read in more than 80 countries around the globe. DPW is based in New York City.
Disney Media Contacts:
Namita Jadhav (India) +91 22 66516628
Gitanjali Balani (India) +91 22 66516655
More information here.
