Can I submit a short story to the contest that is written in English but pronounced in Hindi?
No, for IWP the entries need to be in standard English language. If the content includes English words pronounced in Hindi, it would not be considered eligible for IWP. It is important to ensure that your entry aligns with the language and content requirements of the contest. For any other queries or assistance needed, feel free to reach out to the support team at help.iwp.care
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