There are moments in life when silence finds its voice — in a story, in a poem, in a single line that feels like truth. The Golden Quill Award 2025, presented by Artist Press Publication House, was one such moment. A celebration not just of literature, but of human experience, emotion, and expression.
This year’s event was not just a competition. It was a gathering of souls — people who love words, live by words, and share their hearts through them.
🖋️ What Is the Golden Quill Award?
The Golden Quill Award is an annual literary honor that recognizes outstanding writers and poets across India. But it goes beyond trophies or titles — it’s about recognizing passion, pain, healing, memory, and imagination.
Hosted by Artist Press Publication House, this award opens its doors to all kinds of writers — students, scholars, doctors, homemakers, lawyers, first-time poets, and lifelong storytellers. With an open theme and no language restriction, the award focuses on what matters most: authentic voice.
Whether someone wrote about childhood, loss, dreams, culture, or nature — if it came from the heart, it belonged here.
🌼 Why It Matters
In a world of short attention spans and instant content, the Golden Quill Award dares to slow down. It invites people to take a breath, dig deeper, and write something meaningful. Something real.
The award’s goals are simple:
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Celebrate creativity without limits
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Promote literary voices in every language
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Give every writer a chance to be heard
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Create a literary family that supports each other
For many, it became their first step into the world of publishing. For others, it was a gentle reminder that their words matter.
📖 Meet the Stars of 2025
Each participant brought something unique — not just through their writing, but through who they are. Their five-line bios became introductions to minds filled with stories, strength, and substance.
Here are the brilliant voices that lit up the Golden Quill stage:
Dr. Mayaa SH
A fierce advocate for women’s empowerment, Dr. Mayaa writes about resilience and emotional freedom. Her poetry heals, uplifts, and calls readers to find strength in their scars.
Advocate Ravisha
Ravisha blends legal logic with emotional depth. Her writing challenges the reader to think deeply and feel bravely, leaving a lasting impression.
Anjali Saxena
Anjali’s stories are like soft melodies — simple, touching, and full of soul. Her characters come alive with empathy and her words speak quietly, yet powerfully.
Dr. K. Manju Preetam
Philosopher and poet, Dr. Manju writes about human connection, inner growth, and nature’s wisdom. Her verses are meditative and beautifully structured.
Dr. Vibhav Saxena
His writing balances intellect and emotion. Dr. Vibhav crafts narratives that are thoughtful, layered, and incredibly relatable.
Firdous Arjuman
Firdous writes as if she’s whispering to the soul. Her poetry, rooted in spiritual longing and nature, gently stirs the heart.
Santoshi Choradia
A quiet force of storytelling, Santoshi uses emotion and reflection to create pieces that heal and connect.
Tabassum Naaz
Tabassum’s poetry roars with truth, rhythm, and resistance. She is unafraid to speak pain, power, and poetry in every verse.
Veronika Manoj
Veronika paints her words with colors of dreams, self-love, and courage. Her writing carries emotional beauty and subtle strength.
Rudrakshi Verma
Young yet mature in her tone, Rudrakshi’s work touches on truth, imagination, and emotional clarity with striking simplicity.
Dharani Raja
Dharani’s work reflects tradition, self-discovery, and poetic grace. Her stories and verses are emotionally rich and culturally resonant.
Dr. Neelam Saroj Khushbu
A healer in both medicine and verse, Dr. Neelam’s poetry expresses kindness, compassion, and inner beauty.
Dr. Aditya Piri Subramanya
Dr. Aditya brings philosophical depth and spiritual calmness to his reflections. His writing invites readers to pause and think.
Rajani B M
Rajani explores identity and transformation with soft, powerful prose. Her words feel like a journey inward, full of strength and subtlety.
Nikki John Bhaskar
Nikki writes like a spark — bold, raw, and full of life. Her work speaks of freedom, change, and fearless creativity.
Jinesh K V
Minimalist and introspective, Jinesh’s writing is both peaceful and profound. He invites the reader to sit with silence and reflect.
🎤 A Community of Words
The award wasn't just an event — it was a movement. Writers across languages, cities, and backgrounds came together as a community. They shared drafts, encouraged each other, and celebrated every voice.
Live readings, open mic events, social media spotlights, and digital showcases made the award accessible and vibrant. Readers responded with love, and many discovered new favorite writers they had never heard of before.
💬 Words from the Participants
Here’s what some participants had to say:
“Golden Quill gave me the courage to share my writing publicly for the first time. I felt safe, seen, and celebrated.”
– Rudrakshi Verma
“This platform honored every writer with dignity. It wasn't about winning — it was about being understood.”
– Dr. K. Manju Preetam
“It felt like a homecoming — like I was among people who spoke my language: words.”
– Veronika Manoj
📜 What Happens Next?
The success of the 2025 edition has paved the way for bigger, brighter things ahead:
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An Anthology featuring selected works from this year’s entries
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Workshops to help writers refine their craft
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Mentorship Programs led by senior writers and editors
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Bilingual and Multilingual Editions of the award in coming years
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Global Participation for Indian writers abroad in the next edition
Artist Press Publication House is also planning a quarterly literary magazine and exclusive writing challenges for past participants.
💖 Gratitude from the Organizers
“Every single entry was a window into a soul. We thank each writer for trusting us with their words. You didn’t just submit stories — you gifted us with truth. May you always write. And may your words always find their readers.”
— Artist Press Publication House Team
The message is clear: This is only the beginning.
📚 Final Thoughts: Why the Golden Quill Shines
In a world filled with noise, the Golden Quill Award 2025 chose to celebrate silence turned into sentences, pain turned into poems, and thought turned into truth.
It reminded us that literature is not just about books — it’s about people. It’s about emotions that live beyond the page, and writers who dare to express them.
To all the writers:
You are the ink. You are the light. You are the story.
And the world is listening.
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