Who Can Submit

• Authors of any nationality
• Published and unpublished authors
• Individual authors or co-authors
• Works written in any language (English translation required where applicable)

Award Categories

Participants may submit their work in one or more of the following categories:

• Best Fiction
• Best Non-Fiction
• Best Poetry
• Debut Author Award
• Translation Excellence Award
• Innovation in Literature Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award (by nomination only)

Eligibility Criteria

• Submitted work must be original
• The author must hold rights to the submitted work
• Previously published works are eligible unless stated otherwise
• Entries must comply with ILFA submission guidelines

Submission Guidelines

Please ensure the following before submitting:

• Manuscript in PDF or DOC format
• Author bio (150–200 words)
• Book cover (if published)
• ISBN (if applicable)
• English synopsis (mandatory for non-English works)

All submissions must be made through the official ILFA submission portal.

Submission Process

• Complete the online submission form
• Upload your manuscript and required documents
• Pay the submission fee (if applicable)
• Receive confirmation via email

Judging & Evaluation

• Submissions are evaluated by an independent international jury
• Works are judged on originality, literary merit, creativity, and impact
• The jury’s decision is final and binding

Shortlisted authors will be notified via email and announced on the ILFA website and social media platforms.

Important Dates

• Submissions Open: To be announced
• Submissions Close: To be announced
• Shortlist Announcement: To be announced
• Awards Ceremony: During ILFA Festival

(All dates will be updated on this page.)

Awards & Recognition

• ILFA Trophy and Certificate
• International media and press exposure
• Promotion across ILFA and OLIB platforms
• Opportunities for publication and collaboration

Terms & Conditions

• Submission does not guarantee selection or award
• ILFA reserves the right to disqualify incomplete or misleading entries
• Submitted materials will not be returned
• Authors retain full rights to their work