Creative Writing
Work with words? Think similes are like metaphors? And you know that 200 pentameters don't make a kilometer. (We all know its 400 – right?) Then, we have just the thing for you - Creative Writing this Saarang!
gTalk Status Message Contest
Ever had a quadruply meaning status message go unnoticed? Think your status messages are beyond anyone's level? Then come take the challenge.
Rules and Regulations
- Contest is open to everyone with a valid gmail address.
- Participants can start adding the bot email creativewriting[at]saarang.org to their chat clients.
- Participants will be judged based on how creative the status message is.
- All status messages are to be in less than or equal to 400 characters.
- No smileys allowed. :(
- The contest will run from 00.01 hours IST on 18th to 23.59 hours IST on 20th of January 2008.
- Results will be announced during the last day of Saarang.
- No swearing and abusive/derogatory messages allowed.
- Attractive prizes to be won.
- We guarantee your privacy.
Results Have Been Declared
First Place : ganeshc.3@gmail.com
One ping to rule them all.
Second Place : ajx504@gmail.com
Traditional sheep fodder is no long in ewes.
Third Place : ngsrinivas@gmail.com
The problem with leaving an indelible mark is that you cannot leave anything else.
One Act Play
This year we call for entries for an online playwriting contest, with entries being original one-act plays in English.
Rules and Regulations
- "This is an open topic, one-act play in English"
- The play has to be not more than 30 minutes in length.
- Entries can be by individuals or by teams of up to three. Multiple entries can be submitted, but not more than one will be eligible for a prize.
- Contest opens on 07th January and closes on 21st January.
- Results will be announced during the last day of Saarang.
Submission Format
- Entries must be in the form of a doc/pdf file with the title of the play on top and the author's name under it (this may be a pen name or your full name).
- Personal details must be mentioned in the email. Your full name, contact number and email address are compulsory. In case of a team submission, kindly give one contact number and one email address.
- The entries must be mailed to creativewriting[at]saarang.org. Please make sure that you receive an acknowledgment email in reply to your mail. If you do not receive this, your entries may not have reached us.
- In case of multiple submissions, please send each submission as a separate email.
- PS: Do not forget to attach the entry ;)
And to top it all off, we have the traditional on-spot version of the event.
Results Have Been Declared
First Place :Monique Simpson for her 'Samuzora (Wintry Sky)'
Second Place : Amrutash Mishra for his 'Non Disclosure Agreement'
Third Place : Nirmal Raj for his 'Trapped Out'
On-Spot Creative Writing
Here is your chance to turn white paper gold. Come show us how at Saarang On-Spot Creative Writing!
Rules and Regulations
- Rule Number One: Think Creative
- Rule Number Two: Read the above rule
- Rule Number Three: If you've reached here, you're a winner
Results Have Been Declared
Day 1
First Place :Leela Aarthy N, IITM
Second Place : Pavan Srinath, IITM
Third Place : Esther Simick, WCC
Day 2
First Place :Arun Sankar, Loyola
Second Place : Gitanjali Joshna, MCC
Third Place : Varun Rajiv, NLSIU