Contributors must adhere to the following formatting guidelines to ensure uniformity and readability across all submissions. Submissions not following these guidelines may be returned for revision.

General Formatting for All Submissions

  1. File Format:
    • All submissions should be in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) and PDF for text-based submissions; high-resolution JPEG/PNG for artworks.
  2. Font:

Use Unicode-compatible fonts. Recommended fonts:

      • English: Times New Roman
      • Hindi: Noto Sans Devanagari or Mangal
      • Bengali: Noto Sans Bengali or Kalpurush
      • Other Indian Languages: Use Unicode-supported fonts specific to the language.
  1. Font Size:
    • Title: 16 pt, bold.
    • Subheadings: 14 pt, bold.
    • Body Text: 12 pt.
  2. Spacing and Margins:
    • Line Spacing: 1.5 lines throughout the document.
    • Paragraph Spacing: 6 pt before and after paragraphs.
    • Margins: 1-inch on all sides.
  3. Page Layout:
    • Orientation: Portrait.
    • Page Size: A4 (8.27 x 11.69 inches).
    • Alignment: Justified for the body text.
  4. Word Count:
    • The word count should adhere to the guidelines for specific types of submissions (see below).
  5. File Naming:
    • Save the file as: “Contributor Name_Article Title.docx”.

Formatting for Specific Article Types

  1. Creative Write-Ups (Poems, Stories, Feature Articles, and Others):
    • Poems:
      • Format: Single-spaced.
      • Alignment: Center-aligned or as per the creative structure.
      • Word Count: Up to 500 words.
    • Stories:
      • Format: Use regular prose layout.
      • Word Count: 800–1200 words.
    • Feature Articles:
      • Include a title and optional subheadings to organize the content.
      • Word Count: 1000–1500 words.
    • Others (Puzzles, Quizzes, Artworks):
      • For non-text submissions like artworks or comics, submit high-resolution JPEG/PNG files.
      • Provide a descriptive note (up to 200 words) accompanying the artwork.
  2. Research Articles:
    • Abstract: Include an abstract (100–200 words) at the beginning.
    • Structure: Introduction, Main Content (use subheadings), Conclusion.
    • Citations: Use in-text citations in APA format.
    • Word Count: 1500–2500 words.

Declarations by the Contributors

  1. Declaration of Authorship:
    • “I, [Contributor’s Full Name], declare that I am the sole author of the submitted work, and it has not been published elsewhere or submitted for publication to any other magazine, journal, or platform.”
  2. Declaration of Originality and Anti-Plagiarism:
    • “I, [Contributor’s Full Name], affirm that the submitted work is my original creation and is free from any form of plagiarism. I understand that any breach of this declaration will result in rejection and future disqualification.”

Please review the submission guidelines here.

Send your articles to chilekotha.patrika@gmail.com.

We look forward to receiving your contributions!