A Guide to Publishing
Congratulations, Dear writer, for finding your way to this exclusive club of creators. Becoming a Web Special Writer at Safar-e-Adab isn’t just about publishing your work—it’s about giving your words the spotlight they deserve. Ready to dive into the perks and the oh-so-simple rules? Let’s break it down for you.
What is a Web Special Content?
Think of it this way: your content is like the rare diamond in a sea of pebbles. As a Web Special Content, your masterpiece will only be available to read on our website—nowhere else on the internet (yes, not even on that random blog you started in 2012).
In return, we roll out the red carpet with exclusive perks, promotions, and opportunities to make your writing journey as special as your words.
What’s in It for You?
Oh, we’re glad you asked! Being a Web Special Writer comes with perks that’ll make your writerly heart dance with joy:
1. Exclusive Promotional Opportunities
- Promotion on dedicated social media accounts
- Newsletter features (your work in everyone’s inbox—woohoo!)
- Website features for that extra spotlight
2. Arc or Post-Publishing Reviews
Get free reviews for your upcoming or already-published novel. Honest feedback = growth!
3. Safar-e-Adab Special Feedback
Get direct, personalized feedback from our CEO (yes, THE boss).
4. Best 10s Spotlight
We feature the 10 best novels on our website every month. You could land a spot on our front page!
5. Discounts Galore
Enjoy exclusive discounts on our premium services tailored for writers such as proofreading.
6. Reader Q/A Sessions
Connect with your readers through exclusive sessions hosted by us. Who doesn’t love hearing fan questions?
7. Private Discord Community Access
Join our private Discord group to connect with fellow writers, seek feedback, get priority support, and more. It’s like a secret clubhouse… but for authors!
Novel of the Year
Here’s where things get even more exciting! Every year, we crown one masterpiece as the Novel of the Year. And guess what? It could be yours!
How It Works:
1. All Web Special Content novels are automatically included.
2. Your readers vote for their favorite. The novel with the most votes wins!
3. The winner gets a cash prize ranging from ₹1K–₹3K (because your hard work deserves a reward).
4. We’ll also publish the winning novel as a physical book for free!
How to Become our Web Special Writer?
Let’s get to the nitty-gritty. Here’s your checklist to join the elite squad:
1. No Internet Doppelgängers:
Your work must be unpublished on any other website or blog. If it’s floating around on the internet already, sorry, we can’t have it here.
2. Keep It Real:
Your work must be plagiarism-free. That means no copy-pasting from your favorite novel or “borrowing” lines from the internet. Be original; we know you’ve got it in you!
3. Pick Your Style:
Whether it’s a novel, novelette, short story (afsana), article, or poetry, we’re ready to embrace it all. Your genre, your style—our platform!
4. Physical Book Rights Stay Yours:
Even if we publish your work as Web Special Content, you’re free to publish it later as a physical book. The best of both worlds, right?
5. Social Media Clause:
If your masterpiece was ever on social media, no problem! We accept it. But if it’s an ongoing novel, you’ll need to discontinue it on social media before publishing it with us.
How to Share Your Work?
Good news! It’s the same as sharing any regular work! Just follow this guide, or read below:
Submitting your masterpiece is as simple as sending an email (no pigeons or smoke signals required). Here’s the step-by-step process:
1. Share your manuscript to Google Form
2. Include the following details in the form:
- Title of your work (in both English and Urdu)
- Writer’s Name (in both English and Urdu)
- Description (Short introduction) of the story or content in Urdu
- Genre (e.g., romance, mystery, poetry, etc.)
- Type of content (Regular/Web Special)
- Status (Complete Novel/Ongoing Novel, Afsana, Novelette, Article, Poetry)
- If it’s an ongoing novel, mention the episode number and share at least 3-5 episodes (minimum of 4,500 words each).
- Instagram Handle (Your Public Instagram I’d)(optional, but hey, why not let us tag you?)
- Attach the signed copy of the Web Special Novels Contract in the same email. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, download the contract from here (Note: Kindly mention the Novel name, writer name , Email address & Date in the contract).
- Don’t know how to sign or edit a PDF? No worries, we’ve got you. Click Here for a step by step guide to editing a PDF file.
3. Ensure your manuscript is in one of the following file formats:
- Unicode (simple text)/ Text File (.txt)
- Word Document (.doc/.docx)
- Inpage File (.inp) – Not Preferred
Tip: If you do not know what type of file you have, check this article here.
❌ We DO NOT accept PDFs or links to social media/blogs.
4. Send everything via email only. We don’t accept submissions through WhatsApp, social media, or carrier pigeons (no exceptions). Send your submission in one single email. If you want to send another email regarding your submission, share it in the reply of the same email. Any future questions, new episode of the same novel or submission should be sent in the reply of the same email so that everything remains in one thread.
Rules to Follow
1. You’ll sign a contract with us to publish your novel in the Web Special category.
2. This contract is binding for a minimum of 1 year from the publishing date. After that, you’re free to explore other opportunities if you want.
3. The novel should not be vulgar or bold. That’s not our vibe.
4. You can’t share insider details to the outside world, shhh!
Ready to Become a Web Special Writer?
If you’ve got the talent and a story that’s itching to be read, we’re here to give it the platform it deserves. Join us, share your masterpiece, and let’s make some literary magic together!
Because at Safar-e-Adab, we’re not just about publishing—we’re about creating legacies. ✨
Got questions? Reach out to us here. We’re just a click away!