Writers reach our anthologies from every part of Pakistan and every stage of writing: some with a poem they have carried for years, some with a short story finished last night, some writing to a theme for the first time. Wherever you are, there is a place for your work, and we read every piece you send.
A book written by many coauthors and published as one professionally produced collection. Each coauthor writes about 8 pages of writings in the book, your work is printed alongside others, and every co-author is credited as a published author.
What you receive →Poets, short-story writers and essayists at any stage. For many writers an anthology is a first professional publication, and whatever stage you are in your writing journey, our anthologies are a great place to begin.
See the six steps →Choose an open theme, send a piece of up to 1,500 words, and our editors read it. When your work is selected you confirm your place, join the co-authors, and help shape the finished book, down to its title and cover.
Choose your theme →This is exactly how anthology publishing works with us, from the piece you send to the finished copies in your hands. The process runs in six clear stages, each showing what you bring, what we do, and how long it takes.
Start by choosing the anthology project whose theme fits your writing, then send one piece of up to 1,500 words in any genre: poetry, short fiction, essay or memoir. The form asks which project you would like to join, so pick your theme as you send your work.
See the current themes →Our editors read each piece for voice, originality and how it speaks to the theme. When yours is selected, an invitation reaches you with your place in the book confirmed.
You are added to the anthology's group, where you meet the other writers in your book and receive the full project details: what to write, the page count, the schedule and everything expected from here.
What you receive →Confirm your place by paying the registration fee during the registration phase. Once registration closes, the group of co-authors for the book is final and the writing begins.
You are given time to write and submit your final pieces, up to eight pages. Alongside the writing, all co-authors vote together on the anthology's title and its cover, so the book takes shape as a group.
We compile and typeset the anthology, produce the cover the group chose, and send it to print. Your author copies and personalised certificate reach you, and the anthology goes live on the TWS store.
Six things come with your place in the book, from the printed copies in your hands to the readers and writers your work reaches.
Your piece published in a professional anthology under the TWS imprint, with printed author copies and a certificate in your name.
Earn your place through selection and publish with Pakistan’s leading publishing house, a credit that stands behind your name.
Your anthology listed and sold on the TWS store and promoted across our channels, reaching readers nationwide and beyond.
Connect with writers from across Pakistan, grow alongside them, and become part of a supportive creative family.
Experience the full publishing journey from submission to print, and take your first confident step as an author.
Enter open contests, gain real exposure for your writing, and stand a chance to win prizes for your work.
Several anthology projects are open to writers right now. Each has its own unique theme, so choose the one that fits what you write, and tell us which on the submission form.
An open theme, so the subject is yours to choose. Everyone selected is published in the anthology, and one standout writer wins a cash prize of PKR 10,000 for creativity, originality and quality.
Enter the contest →Explore endings and what comes after: loss, resilience, heartbreak and hope. Reflections on survival, transformation and the quiet strength found in starting anew.
Women Empowerment Empowerment, identity, and resilienceVoices of courage, everyday struggles, triumphs and the nuanced realities of living as a woman in Pakistan. Submissions can explore empowerment and the power of lived experience.
Yours Truly Letters, messages, and confessionsUnsent letters, reflections and messages that carry emotion, memory or longing. Pieces can explore intimate communication, introspection, or thoughts meant for self or others.
Inheritance: What We Carry, What We Break Generational baggage, culture, secretsConsider what we inherit: family habits, trauma, wisdom and legacies, and what we choose to carry forward or leave behind. Submissions can examine identity, memory and heritage.
What We Worship Obsessions, desires, ambitions, and idolsLove, ambition, people, money, beauty, validation: what shapes and drives us? Pieces can reflect on devotion, desire and the forces we centre in our lives.
Ghosts of The Living Emotional hauntings by people or past selvesThose who linger emotionally: exes, estranged siblings, old selves or memories. Submissions can explore unresolved relationships, lingering attachments, or the echoes of the past.
Measured from the day your sample arrives. Most anthologies run from submission to launch in around seven to eight weeks, and new projects open regularly through the year.
From notes-app writer to published author.
“My experience with TWS has been nothing short of magical. Publishing in their anthology was an absolute honour.”
Fatima Zahra
“Unexpectedly went from being a notes-app writer to a published author, and gained the confidence to share my work.”
Safa Mustafa
“A beacon of hope for writers. I found a community of writers and made so many friends along the way.”
Soban Saqib
“The team was welcoming, and the process seamless. The best part was bonding with other writers over our love for literature.”
Mahum Fatima
“I never thought my words could be published if not for TWS. Everything was smooth and supportive.”
Manahil Rashid
“Random musings on my notes app turned into my greatest literary achievement, all thanks to TWS.”
Khurram Shafqat
“It was my dream to write something that could reach people as a book, and TWS fulfilled it.”
Mina Fatima
“With TWS I took the first step in my writing journey, working alongside a team of amazing writers.”
Eshaal Ali
“A wonderful opportunity to showcase my writing. From submission to publication the process was smooth and well organised.”
Rabdah Sheikh
“What was a casual discovery turned out to be so much more. I found the TWS writers’ community, and great friends with it.”
Muhammad Musa
“I loved how professional, encouraging and supportive they were. I got to polish my skills and learn how publishing works.”
Dua Habib
“A pleasure to collaborate with. From sample approval to final submission it was seamless and efficient at every stage.”
Shiwali Panjwani
“I’ve published my words in two TWS anthologies. Seeing my writing in print still feels surreal — a dream come true.”
Manal Fatima
“TWS is truly revolutionising publishing in Pakistan. Writers have been underserved for long, and they are changing that.”
Sufiyan Salman
“Their professionalism and creative guidance brought my vision to life. The journey was smooth, supportive and truly collaborative.”
Areej Akram
Something else on your mind? Write to info@twspublications.com and a person will answer you.
Choose the theme that speaks to you, attach your writing, and our editors will read it and write back. This is how writers across Pakistan take their place in a published book.
