Istoryan Writers

[Nino Gonzales]

@Nino Gonzales: Looks like a very promising project you have there. Yes, the temptations of delay has always been present, especially when we are at the peak of our passion. Well, rest assured that from time to time, there will be a lot of us to push you to your goal. Besides, I am very interested with how it would come out-- especially with the Cebuano culture and all (call it a personal interest as well). I will be doing my research as well on this and if I do get something, I'll let you know. Maybe it can be of use in your project.
So anyway, best of luck to your goal! Well, if we won't do the pushing, I'm sure fate will.... There are a lot of Accounting stories yet to taunt you. hehehehe...

Thanks! I had some progress during the Christmas break. Btw, the project you are mentioning--would my effort fall within its scope? Is it submittable?

Here are the outlines I came up with. I plan to use my own experiences and the experiences and history of friends and relatives as "templates" for the histories (tapolan ko mag research...). Could I ask for your help to see whether the histories of my characters are realistic (e.g., their lifestyles, biases, ages, etc.). For instance, I don't know of any ancestor who belong to the late 19th century urban bourgeoisie of Cebu (my main character's paternal grand-mother is supposed to be so). If you have ancestors with this background, perhaps you can share their history

Here's a mindmap. I don't see it in the preview, so in case it does not show, here's the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:T...leoutline2.JPG


Here's the outline in linear form:
1. Translator’s note
a. Who: John Paul Matuod, CPA, is (close friend from highschool)
b. Translated with permission
c. I also wanted to share with my own loved ones. We share very similar values. His history is also the history of many of our friends.
d. Creative Commons, but pay this way..
2. As I look at you in the arms of your mother sleeping…
a. Establish that it is a father talking to his son
b. Introduce mother, priest brother
c. What he will talk about and why
d. Some emotional pull for the reader…
3. Manila
a. Your mom and I talked about this a lot… your future… in Manila
b. Manila and meeting your mom
c. The worlds of Manila
d. SM boxed, liberation—no longer the son of x, the brother of y… but then…
4. Cebu
a. However, you will always have a home in Cebu…
b. Overview…
c. Childhood and adolescence in Cebu
d. Pop history, cousins (and I thought this only happens in Manila)
e. High-school stories
5. Your grandpa
a. Vic, Language politics, Cebuano Identity
6. Your grandma
a. Entrepreneurial Cebu, panahon sa pagbitay’g iro
7. Your grandpa’s parents
a. Matuod, Waray Entrepreneur
b. Banzon, urban bourgeoisie
c. Post-war Cebu
d. Grand Aunties in the US (70’s nurse)
8. Your grandma’s parents
a. Big old family in Argao-type place
b. the family as the center of Cebuano society
c. Late 19th-century Cebu
9. Miguel Ayuntamo
a. Bisaya overview
b. The day I found out I was a racist
c. Tagay
10. The first 800
a. Banzon legend
b. Sto. Nino
c. Your uncle, Fr. Gan, Kauswagan
d. Your uncle hates this, and so would have your grandpa, but your grandma would have not found this scandalous… Pascal’s wager
e. Perhaps the most important thing the priest in highschool taught me… fail fast and fail cheap
f. Facing death
11. John Paul Matuod died on…

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writing for expression, for communication, i have a different avenue...

[monochrome_delirious]

does anyone know where we can sign up for a creative writing class this summer?

[yokam]

I do write about Martial Arts (most of the time). Here's my new blog and I will be updating it from time to time.

http://peacefulwarrior-yokam.blogspot.com/

I'm just wondering if anybody here knows any contacts for a magazine or any published write-ups. I would really love to contribute.

[shaxyra]

does anyone know where we can sign up for a creative writing class this summer?

also intersted with this

[diem]

does anyone know where we can sign up for a creative writing class this summer?

[color=navy]
Be one of the 15 fellows with multi-awarded writers Iyas Writing Worshop

Applicants should submit original work: either 6 poems, 2 short stories, or 2 one- act plays using pseudonym, in five (5) computer-encoded hard copies of entries, font size 12, bound or fastened, in separated folders with a diskette or CD (MSWord).

These are to be accompanied by a sealed size 10 business envelope with the author’s real name and pseudonym, a 2x2 ID photo, and a short resume, which must be mailed on or before March 14, 2008.

Entries in Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Tagalog or Filipino may be submitted. Fellowships are awarded by genre and by language. Grant will cover board and lodging and a partial transportation subsidy.

The panelists will be Dr. Carlo Bautista, Ms. Genevieve Asenjo, Dr. Marjorie Evasco, Prof. Danny Reyes, Dr. Elsie Coscolluela and Dr. Antonio Tan. The workshop proper is on April 20-26, 2008 at the Balay Kalinungan Complex, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City.

It is sponsored by: the University of St. La Salle, the National Commission on Culture and the Arts, the Benvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center, De La Salle University, and Negrence Studies Development Center.

For submissions and inquiries, email: glofuentes2003@usls.edu or glofuentes2003@yahoo.com; or mail

Dr. Gloria Fuentes Asst. Vice
President for Academic Affairs Office
University of St. La Salle
La Salle Avenue, Bacolod City

[shaxyra]

thanks for the info diem

[galenostiel]

Yoohoo, how is everyone?

I must confess I haven't been actively writing these past weeks. Although I did make a New Year's resolution to write at least 5 poems and 5 short stories this year. *sigh*

[pc101]

It's been 2 months since I started writing professionally but I've been a writer by heart for as long as I remember! Though, it's not as exciting as I first thought it would be. I work at home so the pc is the only one I talk to most of the time. It gets boring sometimes but the up side to it is I get to wake up when I want to, work when I want to and I don't have to wear any drab uniforms.

I'm doing quite well, I believe. I'm living my dream and what more could I ask for? I don't know if I'll be a freelance writer for long but I'm enjoying it as much as I can.

[diem]

[color=navy]Please pass on to teenagers with aspirations for the craft...

37th International Letter Writing Contest launched

— Jasmin R. Uy/MEEV
Taken from The Freeman
Thursday, February 21, 2008

The Philippine Postal Corporation and the Universal Postal Union based in Berne, Switzerland recently launched the 37th International Letter Writing Competition based on the belief that letter writing is one of the indispensable tool in developing love, friendship and strong family ties.

The competition, which is centered on the theme “Write a letter to someone to tell him/her why the world needs tolerance”, is open to students and out-of-school-youths for them to assist in the promotion of better understanding around the world through the post office.

Likewise, it was learned through PhilPost announcements that the competition aims to “create a world in which all people shall live in harmony, a noble goal wherein each and everyone can aspire.”

Further, the contest aims to spread awareness on the significant role PhilPost plays in our society and to foster affection for writing letters in spite of the existence of the more modern communication facilities such as mobile phones and the Internet.

Relative to the contest, it was bared that automatically, the first prize winning entry on the national level will qualify for the UPU international letter writing competition to be held in Switzerland. Hence, PhilPost regional information officer Josephine Layco invites students and OSYs who are15 years and below to take part in this letter writing tilt.

Aspirants to said contest should be citizens of the Philippines. Their composition must be recent, original, written in English, between 500 to 1,000 words in length, and may be handwritten or typewritten. On a separate sheet, the participant must indicate the total number of words of the letter composition, complete name and address, gender, age and date of birth, 2x2 colored ID picture, name of school and address, grade level, and contact numbers.

The first prize winner will receive P15,000; P10,000 for second prize; and P5,000 for third prize, plus other recognitions.

Deadline for submission of entries is on April 10. Entries should be sent via postal mail only. For further details, one may call or visit PhilPost-7 in Mandaue City.