past WEBINARS
CREATIVE ESSAY WRITING
WORKSHOP
Topics:
- How an interest in creative writing is kindled
- How to strengthen creative writing skills
- How creative writing is distinct from other forms of writing
There will be a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY WRITING WORKSHOP
Topics:
- How an interest in argumentative writing is kindled?
- How to strengthen argumentative writing skills?
- How argumentative writing is distinct from other writing styles
There will be a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
Crafting Narratives Across Literary Genres
Topics:
- Day in the life of a professional
- Literature and journalism as genres of expression
- Writing and career advice
There will be a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
Storytelling, TV & Film
Topics:
- How an interest in TV and film is kindled
- The value of alternative mediums of storytelling with auditory and visual components
- The evolution and predicted trajectory of the film industry
There will be a live Q&A session at the end of the webinar.
REGIONAL ESSAY SUBMISSIONS DUE
Each participant must submit their essay by Sunday, January 30th at 23:59 Auckland time.
Late submissions will not be accepted. Make sure you submit your essay before this deadline!
GLOBAL FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Top 10 essays from each region - 5 argumentative and 5 creative - will be invited to represent their region and qualify for the global finals!
GLOBAL ESSAY SUBMISSION DUE
Each participant will receive close to 2 weeks to elaborate on their regional submission and submit their cumulative essay in a Word Document before the deadline - February 18, 23:59 Auckland time.
GLOBAL WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The top eight submissions, of the final 50, will be recognized and will win awesome prizes.
Includes four essays from creative prompts and four from argumentative prompts.
PAST EVENTS
WHY GLOBAL COMPETITIONS are important
Panel Discussion and Q&A
Boost extracurricular profiles, enrich university applications, network with other high-achieving students, and practice theory learned in the classroom.
Global competitions also offer a platform for students to learn and participate in a different environment.
PROFESSIONALS IN WRITING
Panel Discussion and Q&A
From copywriter to screenwriter to published author, writing is a diverse professional field.
This webinar will connect participants with industry leaders and explore various factors that led to their success and their tips to explore an interest in writing.
tips from the global champions
Listen to the HCGEC 2021 global champions speak as they talk about their global competition experience, internship with The Harvard Crimson, and much more!
This webinar features panellists at the top of their game, discussing what participants can do to win a global competition.