Submission Guidelines for Panorama International Literature Festival (PILF) 2025

Welcome to the Panorama International Literature Festival (PILF) 2025! A digital marvel, PILF celebrates the universal language of literature, bringing together writers from over 90 countries. This year’s theme, “Jalam: The Drop of Life,” calls for profound reflections on water—a source, a symbol, a storyteller, a crisis, and a key to the universe. Join us in this transformative journey where words flow beyond boundaries, uniting cultures and inspiring a global conversation.

As we prepare for an enriching experience, please carefully review our submission guidelines below. Kindly note that submissions not adhering to these guidelines will be rejected, with no refunds issued. Sending a work does not guarantee its presentation; all submissions will undergo a quality check by our internal committee, and only those meeting our standards will be showcased.

Submission Guidelines

Registration Upon successful registration, you will receive an email with participation details. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure smooth participation.
Photographs and Biography
- Submit two high-resolution photographs: one portrait and one landscape.
- Include a biography (up to one page) for publication in our web magazine.

Theme Contribution
- Once featured on our social media pages, align your work with this year’s theme, “Jalam: The Drop of Life.” Reflect on water’s role in life, spirituality, and sustainability.
- For inspiration, watch the theme video provided. Your work should resonate with the depth of this theme.
Video Presentation
- Create a landscape-format video covering:
  - A brief self-introduction and your interpretation of the theme.
  - Highlights of your literary work.
  - A thoughtful conclusion.

Send the video as a Google Drive attachment to wcifcentral@gmail.com. Please remember that we won’t accept files through WhatsApp, Messenger or other apps. Ensure the video maintains quality for effective editing.

Curated Sessions
- Our team will review submissions and select delegates for curated online sessions from 1-31 January 2025. Selected participants will be notified and can choose a suitable date for their session.
Global Visibility
- All approved entries will be published on PILF’s YouTube and Facebook pages and shared across various social media platforms, giving lasting global visibility.
The Quill Compendium 2025
- Delegates have the opportunity to be featured in The Quill Compendium 2025, our global directory of notable writers. The compendium will be distributed to prominent libraries, including the United Nations library.
Professional Biographies
- Our editorial team will prepare professional biographies for each delegate, published on our global literary platform, www.writersedition.com, ensuring wide visibility and search engine optimization.
Panorama International Literary Awards 2025
- A jury of distinguished literary figures will decide the winners of the Panorama International Literary Awards 2025. All decisions by the jury are final.
Final Decision
- The decision of our international jury is absolute, and we kindly request participants to respect their verdict.

Important Notices

Please strictly adhere to these guidelines, as our team manages a large volume of entries. Unfortunately, non-compliant submissions will be rejected, and we may be unable to communicate individually about such cases. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in following these guidelines.

For further inquiries, please contact us at wcifcentral@gmail.com.