MERAKI - The English Literary Society, SGGSCC

Good English, well spoken and well written, will open more doors than a college degree. Poor English Bad English will slam doors you didn’t even know existed.

Meraki-The English Literary society of SGGSCC is a cadre of literature enthusiasts who apart from being voracious readers, also possess a flair for writing. It is a learning community where everyone can unleash the art of expressing emotions and feelings. It aims to make the populace of SGGSCC fluent in the language. In this modern era of globalisation, English is the most widely spoken language i

06/04/2022

EPILOGUE : The Beginning of the End
We have all, at some point, wished for a book to end on a different note or for our favorite
character to have a happy ever after. Right?
So, this time we offer you the chance to be the Author and decide your kind of ending.✨
SESHAT’22 - the annual fest of Meraki, the English Literary Society of SGGSCC presents our
online event ‘Epilogue: The Beginning Of The End’ an opportunity to write your own, perfect,
ending for the story being provided. So, unleash your creativity and pen down your thoughts.
We are excited to read all of them!
Basic Instructions:
1. The abstract of a story will be provided to you through online mode. You will have to write an
ending for the same for about 450-500 words. One day will be given to you for writing.
2. The write-up should be in the English language only.
3. Plagiarism is strictly forbidden.
4. Use of hate speech and/or xenophobic language is strictly forbidden. It will lead to
disqualification.
Judgment Criteria:
1. Fluency
2. Content
3. Grammar
Event date: 14 April, 2022
Last date to register: 13 April, 2022
Register here: https://bit.ly/SESHAT22_Epilogue
For further queries contact:
Arshnoor
(+919990641047)
Gurpriya
(+919911186903)

02/04/2022

“Poetry is the thoughts that breathe and words that burn.”—Thomas Gray

To all the people who use poetry as an escape and love to weave words into magic - We have some news for you!✨

Meraki-The English Literature Society of SGGSCC presents 'POTLUCK POETRY: A Poetry Writing Triathlon' as a part of Seshat'22 - Our Annual Literary Fest.
A three-round poetry event to walk us through your imagination! ✒️🏁🍀
So tighten your thought-laces and come join us.
Date-13 April 2022

Basic Instructions-
1) Each round will consist of a unique prompt which will be revealed on the spot.
2) The participant must curate a poetical piece with respect to each revealed prompt within 30, 25 and 20 minutes respectively in each round.
3) Only English writeups are allowed
4) Plagiarism will lead to elimination
5) Individual participation only.

Participants can join the whatsapp group after registration for further information.
Last date for registration- 12 April 2022, 5 pm
Registration link-https://forms.gle/CE6SogEZYux7Pm6j8

Not to forget-
Amazing cash prices up for grabs!!!🏆

For more details, contact-
Sonakshi Kathuria- 8766387616
Vani Aggarwal- 9711681855

30/03/2022

“Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance”

We at Meraki: The English Literary Society of Sri Guru Gobind Singh college of Commerce are ecstatic to welcome y’all to Verse(atile)- A one of a kind slam poetry competition under our Literary Fest Seshat 2022!
We welcome you to an evening full of poetic shenanigans, aww-full pieces, and literature fanatics to add some fun to your mundane routines

28/03/2022

'That's not the character who deserved such an affection... Only if I could bid for the one in an auction!'
This would have occurred to you too, wouldn't it?

Seshat '22- The Annual Fest of Meraki, the English Literary Society of SGGSCC, brings to you Pitch Perfect 2.0, an event where you get to bring out your inner writer to put a creative splash to foreseeable endings.

Bid on your favorite characters and genres to create an amazing universe that no one has ever seen before and then compel the sharks to invest in your story.

So brace yourself, as the more twisted the plot, the greater your chance at the winning shot.✨

Basic instructions:
- The participants will have to bid for their favorite characters and genres, write a story based on it and pitch it to sharks to earn the most investments.
- Solo or team participation of a maximum of 2 members is allowed.

Winners shall be rewarded with exciting cash prizes! ;)

Date: 13th April 2022

Registration Link in bio.
Last Date To Register: 31st March 2022

For further queries, contact:
Idhika Minocha: 9069554141
Arshjot Kaur: 9310779442

25/03/2022

“You can’t be a real spy and have everybody in the world know who you are and what your drink is. That’s just hysterically funny.” – Roger Moore

So, this is your opportunity to make words go undercover!

SESHAT’22- the annual fest of Meraki, the English Literary Society of SGGSCC; presents I-Spy: A Game of Words🔎

To be precise, in this event you will be given a 'word' that is off-limits and shouldn't be used anywhere in the piece. Now, all you have to do is write a piece that carries the essence of the 'word' and revolves all around it. We would be spying your piece for the given word so make sure we don't find it!

RULES
• Individual participation only.
• Any kind of plagiarism will not be tolerated.
• The given word prompt that you shall base out your piece on shouldn't be mentioned
anywhere in the piece.
• The piece can be either a poem or prose.
• Word limit - 180 words
• Submissions made after the specified time limit will not be considered

Date: 14th April 2022.
Last date to register: 13th April 2022, 11:59 pm.

All the details will be sent through email, once you register.

Registration link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCrNcPo8ys-2JAKYdMv700tgXx-wUACI3fGmml7hauhPZEGg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Oh and let’s not forget the exciting cash prizes for the winners. 💸

For any queries/details, contact:
Avneet - 84484 01465
Aastha - 9205730970