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. Write to us at submit@winglessdreamer.com to opt for this service. You can pay at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/WinglessDreamerIN
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. Write to us at submit@winglessdreamer.com to opt for this service. You can pay at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/WinglessDreamerIN
Guest Feature - $20 + $2 (processing fees)
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 Voice 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.
Looking forward to bringing your words to life on our platform.
At Wingless Dreamer, being a team of writers and librarians, we believe every poem carries a heartbeat — a unique pulse of emotion, insight, and creative energy. That’s why we’ve created our Poetry Fast Track: a dedicated editorial experience designed to support poets who want professional attention, swift delivery, and clear, constructive feedback. The question is, can you take the criticism?
📌 What You Get: When you submit up to five poems, our editorial team will provide:
• Proofreading — We’ll catch spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting issues so your work reads cleanly and professionally. • Editing — We refine structure, style, clarity, rhythm, and voice while preserving your artistic intent. • Insightful Feedback — You’ll receive detailed, writer-focused notes that help you understand what’s working and where your poems can grow.
And all of this is delivered within 48 hours — perfect for writers who are preparing for submission deadlines, contests, anthologies, or personal publishing goals.
What are you waiting for? Visit winglessdreamer.com today.
Theme: This January 2026, we decided to conduct an ‘Open theme’ contest for our aspiring participants. Yes, you heard us right! You’re limitless. Harness your creativity and explore your capabilities. Embrace the ideology of being yourself that’s more than enough. You’re unbound and uncaged. Send us your best of best works. Let the poetry flow. All the best.
Judging criteria: Uniqueness – 50% Creativity/Style and Originality – 30% The coherence of form and structure (harmony of words, presentation) – 10% Clarity of imagery and language – 10% => TOTAL – 100%
Rules:
- All entries are judged anonymously and the poet’s name must not appear on the poem itself.
- All poems must have a title and must not exceed 40 lines in length (excluding title). Entries can be on any subject.
- Poems must be in English.
- Poems must be the entrant’s original work.
- Entries must not have been published, self-published, published on a website, or made public on social media, broadcast, or featured among the winners in another competition before 31 January 2026.
❄️ Black Ice, Broken Lights Poetry Contest — Wingless Dreamer
Step into the shadows of winter, where the nights stretch longer and the cold whispers its own stories. Our Dark Winter Poetry Contest invites writers to explore the haunting side of the season—quiet grief, frozen memories, flickering hope, or the strange, beautiful darkness that winter leaves behind.
Send us poems or short fiction that capture the chill beneath the snow, the mysteries hidden in silence, or the emotions that winter refuses to thaw.
Let your words frost, fracture, and glow.
Submission Guidelines
• Poetry (max 40 lines) or short fiction (max 1,500 words)
• Original, unpublished work only
• Must align with the dark winter theme
• Open to writers 18+
• Please read our Terms and Conditions before submitting
Winners take away:
• Winning Certificate + Feedback + Podcast invite for exclusive interview
• A detailed feedback to all the contributors
• All selected participants will receive a certificate of appreciation
Embrace the cold. Write what the winter reveals.
Theme:
The quiet after celebration — what lingers when the noise fades. January isn’t about resolutions alone; it’s about the in-between moments. This contest invites writers to explore what comes after the big moment. Think stillness, reflection, emotional aftermath, winter silences, and soft reckonings.
What We’re Looking For:
- Poetry or short prose (micro-essays, flash fiction < 500 words)
- Honest, intimate, understated pieces
- Less spectacle, more truth
Submission Guidelines
• Poetry (max 40 lines) or short fiction (max 1,500 words)
• Original, unpublished work only
• Must align with the dark winter theme
• Open to writers 18+
• Please read our Terms and Conditions before submitting
Winners take away:
• Winning Certificate + Feedback + Podcast invite for exclusive interview
• A detailed feedback to all the contributors
• All selected participants will receive a certificate of appreciation
Theme:
January isn’t always loud or hopeful—it’s reflective, fragile, and honest. This contest invites writers to explore soft beginnings, personal resets, unsaid resolutions, grief carried into a new year, or the quiet courage of starting again without grand promises.
Guidelines:
- No pressure to be “inspirational” or optimistic
- Welcomes realism, vulnerability, and restraint
- Perfect for poetry, flash fiction, or short personal prose
Prompt angle:
Write about a beginning that didn’t announce itself.
Submission Guidelines
• Poetry (max 40 lines) or short fiction (max 1,500 words)
• Original, unpublished work only
• Must align with the dark winter theme
• Open to writers 18+
Winners take away:
• Winning Certificate + Feedback + Podcast invite for exclusive interview
• A detailed feedback to all the contributors
• All selected participants will receive a certificate of appreciation
Kindly read our Terms and Conditions before submitting us your work.