Take your writing to the next level!
Inspiring Hong Kong Secondary students in their English writing
In the summer of 2021, many of you will be enrolling in summer programmes and courses. Why not also put your HKDSE and IGCSE English study to work by joining the From Player to Page English writing competition Hong Kong!
Could you be the next video game writer the world is waiting for?
'From Player to Page' is a competition designed to encourage talented young writers of English to compose works that are written for, inspired by or derived from videogames. We hope to reveal the academic talent of the player, and commit it to the page.
Who can enter?
Junior Section
Perfect for students from Secondary 1 to 3 implementing what they have been learning in the Lower Secondary English classes
Senior Section
Ideal for students from Secondary 4 to 6 preparing for the final years of their HKDSE IGCSE English study
SIGN UP AND SUBMIT BY JULY 10
From Player to Page English writing competition Hong Kong
CATEGORY A: Review Writing
CATEGORY B: Character Development
CATEGORY B: Character Development
Don't listen to another review: write one! Using your video game knowledge, create a review that is both entertaining and informative.
Task:
Choose a video game you know well and review it, paying attention to the games story, difficulty and overall playability.
Max word count:
Junior section - 300 words
Senior section - 500 words
CATEGORY B: Character Development
CATEGORY B: Character Development
CATEGORY B: Character Development
Creativity is the name of the game in this writing task. Take a character you know well and give them a backstory to bring them to life!
Task:
Write creatively about a well-known video game character, describing where they came from, a life changing event and the new purpose that drives them.
Max word count:
Junior section - 300 words
Senior section - 500 words
CATEGORY C: Script Writing
CATEGORY B: Character Development
CATEGORY C: Script Writing
Playing through a captivating scene in a game is one thing - but writing a scene of your own is something altogether more challenging.
Task:
Become the script writer. Re-imagine a scene from one of your favourite games or write an original scene inspired by a game of your choosing.
Max word count:
Junior section - 300 words
Senior section - 500 words
How to sign up
Schools - Junior / Senior Section
Information for different numbers of entries through schools
Small Group
FREE
Small groups of 10 students or less who are interested in joining and can do so at no cost to the school, with 1 entry per student.
Large Group
100 HKD for each entry
The perfect category for schools entering students as part of large groups of up to 60, with 1 entry per student.
Junior / Senior Group
6000 HKD
More than 60 students interested? Schools may submit 1 entry per student in the chosen section (Junior or Senior).
Individuals - Independent Entry Section
Open to entrants aged between 11 and 18 submitting independently
Single Category Entry
150 HKD
For those aged 11-18 who want to enter a category different from that on their school submission. Students can enter a single additional category (A, B or C) other than the one entered through by the school.
Information for Participants
APPLY THE ENGLISH LEARNED AT SCHOOL TO THE INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE
Entry Requirements
- The From Player to Page English writing competition Hong Kong is open to all entries made by students aged 11-17 residing in Hong Kong.
- All entries must specify whether they are applying through a 'Group School Application' or 'Individual Application'.
- Students submitting through school may only enter one category. Multiple submissions by the same students will result in disqualification.
- Students submitting an individual entry in addition to a school submission must indicate both categories entered on their submission.
Competition Timeline
March 1st: Competition is open to entries
April/June: Creative writing pre-recorded workshop uploaded and
shared with all school entries
June 26th: Competition closed.
Late submissions will not be counted
July 16th: Announcement of finalists
July 30th: Winners and Runners-up announced
Awards event held either virtually or in-person (tbc)
All submissions will receive a certificate of particpation.
Finalists will receive a platinum level certificate of recognition.
Become more than the Player...
Competitions are not only a time to reward our best; they are an opportunity to inspire everyone to aim higher, try harder and do better.
Some students feel like their enjoyment of gaming must be kept separate and apart from their schooling. However, by bridging the divide between the two, 'From Player to Page' can bring out the creativity and flair of a great many more students.