Share Your Story with the World
Storytelling invites you to unlock your creativity and share your unique perspective with the world. By inventing characters, settings, and events, you convey your ideas, feelings, and imagination to readers.
People have inspired others through stories for thousands of years. From ancient legends to modern fiction, storytelling helps us learn, connect, and celebrate diverse cultures.
At LekhanKala, we believe everyone has a story. Whether you write short stories, personal experiences, fantasy, social stories, or literary fiction, storytelling expresses your creativity.
Ready to share your work? To submit your story, prepare your manuscript according to our guidelines, then visit our submission page at LekhanKala and follow the instructions to upload your story. Let your voice be heard.
Our platform welcomes writers of all ages and backgrounds, helping both new and experienced writers build skills, connect, and inspire creativity in a strong community.
Story Writing Guidelines
Before you send your story to LekhanKala, please follow these simple guidelines:
1. Submit Original Work
- Make sure your story is your original work.
- Avoid copying content from books, websites, or other writers.
2. Choose a Clear Story
- Structure your story with a clear beginning, a developed middle, and a crafted ending.
- Add characters and events to enliven and deepen your story.
3. Use Simple and Clear Language
- Write so readers easily grasp your story.
- Check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation before submitting your story.
4. Give Your Story a Title
- Pick a title that captures your story and grabs readers’ attention.
5. Be Respectful
- Avoid writing hateful, abusive, discriminatory, or harmful content.
- Respect others’ privacy and dignity, especially when describing real-life events.
6. Edit Before Submitting
- Review your story and correct mistakes before submitting.
- Fix mistakes and clarify any confusing parts.
7. Follow Word Limits
- Match your story’s length to the submission destination.
- Check the latest submission guidelines and requirements to ensure your story meets all criteria before submitting through our online platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is story writing?
Story writing involves crafting a story with characters, shaping settings, driving events, and stirring ideas to entertain, inform, or inspire readers.
2. Why is story writing important?
Writing stories builds creativity, communication, and self-expression. You can share your experiences and ideas with others.
3. Who can write stories?
Anyone can write stories—students, beginners, or creative writers.
4. What types of stories can I write?
You can write stories like:
* Short Stories
* Personal Stories
* Memoirs
* Fantasy Stories
* Science Fiction
* Historical Fiction
* Mystery Stories
* Adventure Stories
* Children’s Stories
* Social and Realistic Fiction
5. Which type of story is best for beginners?
Start with short stories and personal stories; these usually offer the easiest entry.
6. How do I start writing a story?
Start by choosing an idea.
1. Create the main character.
2. Set the location where the story unfolds.
3. Introduce a problem or challenge for your character.
4. Build your story toward an exciting climax.
5. End your story in a meaningful way.
6. Edit your work for clarity and flow.
7. What are the main parts of a story?
Most stories include:
* Characters
* Setting
* Plot
* Conflict
* Climax
* Resolution
* Theme or Message
8. How long should my story be?
Begin by writing stories between 500 and 1,500 words.
9. Should I plan my story before writing?
Create a simple outline to organize ideas and guide your story.
10. How can I make my story interesting?
Make your characters believable, drive a strong conflict, write realistic dialogue, and paint scenes clearly.
11. What mistakes should I avoid?
Common mistakes include:
* No clear plot
* Too many characters
* Poor dialogue
* Weak endings
* Not proofreading
12. How can I improve my storytelling?
Read regularly, write often, listen to feedback, and keep practicing your skills.
13. Can I write about real-life experiences?
Yes. Share personal experiences and memoirs as long as you portray them respectfully and responsibly.
14. What stories can I submit to LekhanKala?
You can submit short stories, personal narratives, memoirs, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, children’s stories, social stories, and other creative works.
15. Can stories discuss social issues?
Yes. Use stories to raise awareness, start conversations, and inspire positive change.
16. Can I submit a story that was published elsewhere?
Publication options depend on our current policy, so check the latest submission guidelines.
17. Will my story be edited?
Yes. Our editorial team may suggest changes to clarify and improve your story.
18. Do I keep ownership of my story?
Yes. You retain ownership of your original work.
19. How does story writing help young writers?
Story writing grows creativity, confidence, communication skills, critical thinking, and imagination in young writers.
20. What advice do you have for new writers?
Read widely, write often, stay curious, and share your unique voice. Every great writer started with just one story. Your words can make a difference!
Additional Resources
- Reuters Journalistic Standards Handbook
- Reuters Fact Check – Methodology and Standards
- Reuters Handbook of Journalism (MERLOT Educational Resource)
- Reuters Handbook of Journalism (Google Books)
- Reuters Handbook of Journalism – Online Edition
- Reuters Standards, Values and Ethics
