About the role
Joka Writers Club is the ultimate competition for establishing the society of Campus' Balzac, Dostoevesky, Amrita Pritam, and more. We do not bind creative expression in terms of language and medium.
Note: This competition is only for IIMC students.
The LitClub provides assistance with translation, if required. The competiton is open in the following four formats:
Poetry
- Format: Open to all forms of traditional, contemporary, and experimental poetry.
- Rules: There are no specific meter requirements, rhyme schemes, or thematic restrictions.
Short Story
- Format: Open to all fiction and creative non-fiction narratives.
- Rules: All genres and narrative styles are permitted. Authors are encouraged to focus on storytelling without worrying about rigid structural boundaries.
Free-Verse
- Format: A completely open, experimental text category.
- Rules: This category operates with absolutely zero constraints. You are welcome to submit think-pieces, film reviews, philosophical essays, haikus, or any poetry-like creations. If your writing defies traditional categorization, it belongs here.
Visual Expression
- Format: A dedicated space for visual artwork and multimedia submissions.
- Rules: Acceptable mediums include (but are not limited to) short films, photography, painting, digital art, and visual poetry.
Awards & Recognitions:
- 1st Prize: ₹ 3,000
- 2nd Prize: ₹ 2,000
- 3rd Prize: ₹ 1,000
The Top 20 entries will be showcased on the official channels of the literary club, including website blog, social media, and newsletters.