Voice
Every young writer deserves the space and confidence to express an original thought.
ABOUT US
A home for the words
students are ready
to share.
The Carpe Diem Society is the student literary community of İhsan Schools, Başakşehir Campus. It brings together young writers who explore language, imagination, identity, and the world around them.
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OUR MISSION
To nurture confident, thoughtful writers—and ensure young voices are read, respected, and remembered.
We believe writing is more than a classroom task. It is a way to make sense of experience, ask difficult questions, imagine other lives, and connect with readers.
Through publications, writing activities, and literary events, the Society gives students a genuine audience for work they are proud to call their own.
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WHAT GUIDES US
Our values
Craft
Writing grows through reading, practice, thoughtful feedback, and careful revision.
Courage
Honest expression asks us to take creative risks and stand behind our ideas.
Community
We listen generously, celebrate one another, and grow stronger through shared stories.
03Many forms.
WHAT WE PUBLISH
Many forms.
One shared purpose.
PoetryShort StoriesDramaArticlesMemoirPersonal Narrative
PUBLISHING WITH CARE
Student dignity comes first.
Work is published with appropriate permission and respectful attribution. Students may be credited by full name, first name, or another school-approved form. The Society preserves each writer’s voice while providing careful editorial guidance.