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Shillong Literary Festival slated for November, introduces new Northeast writing prize
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 01:32 PM
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The Shillong Literary Festival will be held in November, featuring a newly announced prize to promote writers from India's Northeast region.
The annual Shillong Literary Festival is set to return this November in the capital of Meghalaya. Organisers have confirmed that the event will bring together authors, poets and literary scholars for a series of readings, panel discussions and workshops.
A highlight of this edition is the introduction of a new writing prize aimed specifically at emerging writers from the Northeast. The award, which will be presented during the festival, seeks to encourage the region's literary talent and increase its visibility on the national stage.
The festival, traditionally a platform for cultural exchange, will feature both established and upcoming voices, providing opportunities for networking and mentorship. Details on the prize criteria and submission timeline are expected to be released shortly.
Stakeholders anticipate that the event will boost tourism in Shillong and reinforce the city's reputation as a hub for Northeast literature and arts.
A highlight of this edition is the introduction of a new writing prize aimed specifically at emerging writers from the Northeast. The award, which will be presented during the festival, seeks to encourage the region's literary talent and increase its visibility on the national stage.
The festival, traditionally a platform for cultural exchange, will feature both established and upcoming voices, providing opportunities for networking and mentorship. Details on the prize criteria and submission timeline are expected to be released shortly.
Stakeholders anticipate that the event will boost tourism in Shillong and reinforce the city's reputation as a hub for Northeast literature and arts.