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UNWIND RETURNS

After a thoughtful pause, UNWIND returns with its fourth issue and a renewed vision.

Launched by I Listen Space, UNWIND is a multi-contributor, theme-based anthology series that explores the intersection of Mind, Mood, and Meaning through stories, reflections, poems, and thought-provoking insights.

The previous issues explored themes such as:
• Alone vs Lonely
• Knowing vs Understanding
• Presence vs Availability

For the first time since its inception, UNWIND is now open for public submissions.

Details of ISSUE 4:

Theme: FREEDOM vs WAYWARDNESS

Exploring the fine line between living freely and losing direction.

Freedom is one of life's greatest gifts, but not every choice made in its name leads to growth. Somewhere between responsibility and indulgence, discipline and rebellion, lies a question worth exploring:

What separates genuine freedom from waywardness?

This issue invites writers, poets, storytellers, thinkers, educators, coaches, students, and creative minds to share their perspectives on this timely and timeless theme.

RELEASE DATE

15 August 2026

Released on the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, this special edition seeks to explore freedom not only as a national reality but also as a personal responsibility.

WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE?

Submissions are open to everyone.

Accepted categories include:

Articles
Reflections
Short Stories
Poems

SUBMISSION CONTRIBUTION

A nominal contribution of ₹100 per submission is required.

This contribution helps support:

Editing
Design and formatting
Publication
Promotion and marketing

ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITY

Limited Half-Page Advertisement Slots are available within the anthology.

Cost: ₹300 per half-page advertisement.

Suitable for:

Authors
Coaches
Trainers
Educators
Counselors
Small Businesses
Community Initiatives

All advertisements are subject to editorial approval.

IMPORTANT DATES

Call for Submissions Opens: 12 June 2026

Submission Deadline: 15 July 2026, 00:00 Hours (IST)

No submissions will be accepted after the deadline under any circumstances.

Publication Date: 15 August 2026

SELECTION PROCESS

Submission does not guarantee publication.

All entries will be reviewed and selected based on:

Relevance to the theme
Originality
Clarity
Depth of thought
Overall quality

All editorial decisions shall be final.

RECOGNITION OF CONTRIBUTORS

All selected contributors will be credited within the anthology.

Due to Amazon Kindle's limitation on the number of authors that can be displayed on a book listing, only the five best submissions, as determined through the editorial review process, will be featured as Co-Authors on Amazon alongside the editor.

Every selected contribution remains an important part of the anthology irrespective of co-author status.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To preserve the spirit of UNWIND as a thoughtful and inclusive platform, contributors are requested to follow these guidelines:

1. No Erotic Content

Submissions must not contain sexually explicit or erotic material.

2. No Religious or Spiritual Teachings

Submissions should not promote, preach, or advocate any religion, faith tradition, denomination, or spiritual doctrine.

3. No Political Campaigning or Controversial Allegations

General observations on society, culture, and human behaviour are welcome. However, submissions should avoid political propaganda, partisan campaigning, direct accusations, or controversial allegations against individuals, groups, or institutions.

4. Maintain Respect and Dignity

Submissions must not contain hate speech, discrimination, personal attacks, or derogatory content.

5. Original Work Only

All submissions must be original and must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.

6. Theme Alignment

Submissions should clearly connect with the issue theme: Freedom vs Waywardness.

By submitting a piece, contributors confirm that:

The submission is their original work.
They possess the necessary rights to submit it.
They grant I Listen Space non-exclusive rights to publish the work in the UNWIND anthology.

Contributors retain ownership of their work.

REFUND POLICY

The ₹100 submission contribution is non-refundable irrespective of publication outcome.

GUIDING PRINCIPLE

UNWIND is a space for reflection, not confrontation; for exploration, not persuasion; and for understanding, not division.

If you have a story to tell, a poem to share, or a perspective worth exploring, I invite you to become part of the next chapter of UNWIND.

Pause. Reflect. Unwind.

Chiradeep Patra
Editor, UNWIND Anthology Series
I Listen Space
eMail: ilistenspaceinfo@gmail.com

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