In 2019, Indian author Ruchi Acharya dreamed of a literary community that could bridge the gap between the fellow, emerging writers with a fervent passion to create and the world of traditional publishing. She envisioned a place where writers and artists are allowed to publish based solely on the merit of their creative skills. Her desire and inspired vision culminated in the design of Wingless Dreamer Publisher, a forum providing aspiring and experienced creators alike the opportunity to share their love of English literature and art on a global platform.
Throughout the year, our Wingless Dreamer team offers a multitude of themed writing contests designed to stimulate fresh ideas and present an opportunity for talented authors worldwide to contribute perspectives through creative expression efforts. Then, we stream together with the components of writing, editing, and illustrating to result in publications of beautiful poetry anthologies that we promote in the marketplace. Our commitment to providing this single platform and process allows our authors and artists to bypass challenges and obstacles associated with the traditional publishing goal, and instead maintain their focus and devotion to creating works of art.
Most meaningful is that Wingless Dreamer community members become part of a family, and are guided, encouraged, and supported as they take each step toward cultivating a successful writing or art career. Non-native English-speaking authors are also granted access to free reviews, critiques, marketing, and, in some cases, funding for their work. Our community has slowly, but steadily, grown to become a prominent stage featuring well-known professional writers and artists from all over the world.
Finally, we at Wingless Dreamer are devoted to publishing poetry, fiction, and artwork reflecting the entirety of multiple perspectives and varied experiences extracted from the deep well of soulful human existence. As such, BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled, minority, and other marginalized voices are especially invited to join in the sharing. Our ultimate goal is to uplift the human spirit through a diverse creative community. At its core, the human spirit desires connections through expressions. We ardently endeavor to gift wings to these heartfelt dreams.
Calling all writers, poets, artists, and motivators!
Here's your golden ticket to shine on the international stage. Wingless Dreamer Publisher, a relentless champion of literary excellence, is opening its doors to voices that deserve to be heard. We're dedicated to elevating the world of English literature, and now it's your turn to be a part of it.
At Wingless Dreamer, we celebrate diversity in every form. We stand strong with the LGBTQ+ community, promoting love, acceptance, and creativity. If you're passionate about your craft and ready to share your unique perspective, we want to hear from you!
We cover three subjects, mainly literature, art, spirituality, and motivation.
There is no deadline.
We've curated a set of feature packages designed to give writers like you meaningful visibility and creative presence:
Spotlight Feature - $10
Your poem will be read aloud by our host with full credit and a brief introduction about you - a perfect way to get your work heard by a wide audience.
Voice Feature - $12
Make your mark by reading PAUSE in your own voice at the beginning of the episode. Your voice, your story
- shared directly with our listeners.
Guest Feature - $20
This form is for the option "Guest Feature". You can always contact us at submit@winglessdreamer.com to opt for the other two options: Spotlight Feature and Vocie feature.
Be our featured guest! Join us for a segment where you can talk about your poetry, your inspirations, or any topic you're passionate about. This includes time to promote your work, social links, or upcoming projects.
If any of these packages resonate with you, we'd love to schedule your feature. Just let us know which one you'd like to go ahead with!
Looking forward to bringing your words to life on our platform.
Transforming your words into literary masterpieces—one edit at a time!
You deserve an editor who is as passionate about your writing as you are.
Tap world-class editorial support with easy pay-as-you-go pricing.
Step 1: Fill up the form
Fill out the poetry editorial service form on our website/Submittable. Once you’ve submitted the form, our team will respond within 48 hours. Our editors will then begin reviewing your manuscript.
Step 2: Editing and Refinement
You'll receive your first review within 3–5 business days (depending upon the length of the manuscript), which includes:
- Proofreading
- Intensive editing
- Personalized feedback
Step 3: Feedback
Video call service at your disposal. After implementing the suggested edits you’d like to keep, the assigned editor will ask you to resend your final draft to:
We’ll then let you know if it’s ready for publishing with a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down" as our final verdict.
We charge $30 for 1,000 words or $25 per poem—Pay via PayPal, UPI, or bank transfer. Easy peasy! You can also visit our website:
https://www.winglessdreamer.com/editorial-services
Contest description:
This Halloween, we’re flipping the script—because even shadows have silver linings. ✨
Our theme: “The Positive Side of Darkness, Grief, and Depression.”
We dare you to find the light in the haunted corners of the mind, to show how pain can turn into power, and how grief can bloom into something strangely beautiful.
Ghosts, heartbreak, moonlit epiphanies—bring them all. Write boldly, write eerily, write with heart.
The most spellbinding entries will be featured in our special Halloween Anthology and the winner will win an exclusive guest interview/discussion on our podcast.
Judging Criteria
• Creativity/Style and Originality - 50%
• Coherence of form and structure (harmony of words, presentation) - 20%
• Clarity of imagery and language - 20%
• Fluency, uniformity and narrativity- 10% à TOTAL - 100%
Contest guidelines:
1. The submitter must be 18 years old at the time of the submission.
2. Word limit for Poem: less than or equal to 40 lines or 200 words piece
3. No extensive usage of absurdity, profanity, or any racial remarks in the manuscript.
4. Be experimental.
Kindly read our Terms and Conditions before submitting your work to us.
🌸 Petals, Pebbles, and Passing Hours – Writing Contest
Life is not always about grand gestures; sometimes it’s the tiniest of moments that ripple into the biggest impact. A smile exchanged with a stranger, the sound of rain on your window, or the hush between words — these fleeting sparks often hold more weight than we realise.
In Petals, Pebbles, and Passing Hours, we invite top 50 writers and poets to capture the beauty of life’s smallest details. Show us how ordinary moments bloom into extraordinary stories, how a pebble tossed in time can create waves that last a lifetime.
Theme: Tiny moments
Prize: $100
Judging Criteria
• Creativity/Style and Originality - 50%
• Coherence of form and structure (harmony of words, presentation) - 20%
• Clarity of imagery and language - 20%
• Fluency, uniformity and narrativity- 10% à TOTAL - 100%
Contest Guidelines:
1. The submitter must be 18 years old at the time of the submission.
2. Word limit for Poem: less than or equal to 40 lines or 200 words piece
3. No extensive usage of absurdity, profanity, or any racial remarks in the manuscript.
4. Be experimental.
Kindly read our Terms and Conditions before submitting your work to us.
Theme: Horror, Grief, or Depression in English Literature
Halloween isn’t just about cobwebs and cauldrons—it’s about words that linger like ghosts in the margins of poetry, and sentences that stalk the corridors of thought long after they’re written.
This contest challenges writers to reimagine the dark side of language itself. What if punctuation marks were witches’ spells? What if metaphors turned monstrous? What if Shakespeare’s Hamlet met Frankenstein’s creature for tea at midnight?
Step into the eerie, the witty, and the word-dripping strange. Let your writing embody the playful terror of language that refuses to stay still.
Judging Criteria
• Creativity/Style and Originality - 50%
• Coherence of form and structure (harmony of words, presentation) - 20%
• Clarity of imagery and language - 20%
• Fluency, uniformity and narrativity- 10% à TOTAL - 100%
Contest Guidelines:
1. The submitter must be 18 years old at the time of the submission.
2. Word limit for Poem: less than or equal to 40 lines or 1500 words piece
3. No extensive usage of absurdity, profanity, or any racial remarks in the manuscript.
4. Be experimental but stick to the theme.
5. One poetry or short-story at a time. No simultaneous submission please!
Kindly read our Terms and Conditions before submitting your work to us.
The Open Theme Writing Contest – Where Words Run Wild
Got a story that doesn’t fit in a box? A poem that refuses to rhyme? A memory that still hums in your chest? This is your moment.
Wingless Dreamer invites writers, poets, and storytellers from around the globe to unleash their creativity in any theme, any style — through poems, memoirs, or short stories. No limits. No boundaries. Just your voice, raw and real.
Winners get published, featured, and celebrated across our global platforms.
So grab your pen, chase that spark, and write like the world’s listening — because it is. Passion required.
Judging Criteria
• Creativity/Style and Originality - 50%
• Coherence of form and structure (harmony of words, presentation) - 20%
• Clarity of imagery and language - 20%
• Fluency, uniformity and narrativity- 10% à TOTAL - 100%
Contest guidelines:
1. The submitter must be 18 years old at the time of the submission.
2. Word limit for Poem: less than or equal to 40 lines or Short Story: 1500 words piece
3. No extensive usage of absurdity, profanity, or any racial remarks in the manuscript.
4. Be experimental.
5. We accept one submission per author.
Kindly read our Terms and Conditions before submitting your work to us.