Quillspark 2025: Online Creative Writing Competition | NLU Assam

The organising committee of ADUJ—The Literary and Cultural Fest of NLUJA Assam—is organizing Quillspark 2025, an Online Creative Writing Competition.

About NLUJA, Assam

National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, is a leading institution for legal education situated in Guwahati, the gateway to North-East India. Established in 2009 under the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam Act, enacted by the State Legislature, it is a public university committed to advancing the field of legal studies.

About ADUJ - The Literary and Cultural Fest of NLUJAA

Adwik Udjaapan, fondly known as ADUJ, is the literary and cultural festival of NLUJAA. It is a vibrant celebration of India’s diverse heritage, bringing together talents from across the country. Rooted in the rich cultural fabric of Northeast India, ADUJ serves as a melting pot of artistic expression, intellectual discourse, and creative brilliance. As part of its flagship cultural fest, ADUJ, the university proudly presents Quillspark 2025—an online creative writing competition designed to unleash the power of words and storytelling in collaboration with Lost Stories and Art Collective.

About The Lost Stories

The Lost Stories is the annual literary magazine of NLUJA, Assam, published under the guidance of the Literary and Debating Committee. The magazine offers students a creative outlet to break away from routine academics and display their artistic and literary talents.

About Art Collective

Art Collective at NLUJAA is a student-led club dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression within the university. It serves as a platform for students to explore various forms of visual arts, including painting, sketching, digital art, and mixed media.

About Quillspark

Quillspark is an opportunity for writers to showcase their creativity and storytelling prowess. Whether you're a seasoned writer or someone taking their first steps into the world of words, this competition invites all to participate.

Who Can Submit?

Contributions are invited from students, academicians, research scholars, and anyone eager to showcase their creative talent.

Themes

• The Island Where Time Flowed Backwards
• 2040: A Day in the Life of the Last Human on Earth
• The App That Predicted Death: Would You Swipe Right?

Submission Guidelines

• All submissions should be original and should not be simultaneously considered by any other publication.
• The language of the submissions should be English.
• Formatting: Font -Times New Roman, Font Size- 12, Line Spacing - 1.5.
• The organizers uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and the use of AI-generated content in submissions.
• The word limit of the submission is 700-1200 words.
• The participant shall not include their name in the submission.
• All submissions should be in the form of a Word document (.doc or .docx format).

Important Dates

Registration Deadline: 31st April 2025.

Prizes & Recognition

• 1st Place: ₹7,000 + Publication in 5th Edition of Lost Stories
• 2nd Place: ₹5,000 + Publication in 5th Edition of Lost Stories
• 3rd Place: ₹3,000 + Publication in 5th Edition of Lost Stories
• All winners will be featured in Lost Stories, the literary magazine of NLUJAA.
• E-certificates will be provided to all the participants.
• For more details about the competition, please access the brochure: [Click here to view]

How to Participate?

• Register here: [Click here to Register]
• Registration Fee: ₹150

Contact

For any queries with respect to the competition, feel free to contact adujevents@nluassam.ac.in.

Student Event Coordinators

• Anchal Singh: +91 7388613636
• Bornaa Baruah: +91 7635805950