The Last Portrait of Us – Second Edition: An Anthology
Some people leave, but they never really leave us.
They stay in the songs we can’t skip, the places we avoid, the letters we never sent, and the memories we revisit when no one’s watching. Some stories don’t ask to be forgotten—they ask to be written.
After the love and response to our previous anthology, The Last Portrait of Us returns with its Second Edition. We’re looking for write-ups that explore love, loss, longing, nostalgia, goodbyes, and the memories that never truly leave us.
How does it work?
Step 1
submit your entries in the desired format
Step 2
our editorial team will review within a month & will connect with you for more info
Step 3
once it is published, we will courier a copy of the book & a certificate to all contributors
Some people leave, but they never really leave us. They stay in our memories, our unfinished conversations, and the parts of us they helped shape. The Last Portrait of Us is an anthology dedicated to the stories we never truly outgrow. We’re looking for write-ups that capture love, loss, longing, goodbyes, nostalgia, and the memories that continue to shape us. Whether it’s a relationship that changed you, a friendship that drifted away, a home you left behind, or words that remained unspoken – we want to read your story.
Before You Submit:
- Submissions are open to Indian Citizens with valid PIN CODE
- Word limit: 500 words
- Your work must be original and unpublished – not submitted elsewhere (personal blogs are fine)
- You may send in multiple entries
- Shortlisted writers will be contacted by our team for next steps
- Selected contributors may be asked to collaborate on minor editorial revisions
- Paper Towns handles all editing, cover and inlay design, e-book creation, paperback printing, and distribution
- Entries are evaluated on quality of writing, originality, and thematic relevance
- All final contributing authors receive an author’s copy, certificate, and goodies (Author copies ship to Indian addresses only)
- Selected contributors are requested to contribute ₹699 toward printing, publishing, distribution, and marketing
- Book pricing and MRP are determined solely at the discretion of Paper Towns
- Any profits from book sales will be donated to a charity supporting underprivileged children
- Final selection rests entirely with Paper Towns
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