I recently joined the 8th Amelia Lapena-Bonifacio Writers Workshop organized by UP Likhaan Institute of Creative Writing. Full post here. Gusto ko lang i-share sa post na ito ang mga mahahalagang takeaways ko mula sa workshop na mahalaga sa pagsusulat ng kuwentong pambata. Ang ipinasa ko pala sa workshop na ito ay pinamagatang "Ang Bungisngis … Continue reading Writing Stories for Children: Lessons from a Writing Workshop
The theme for this week is "When the time is right, the Lord will make it happen." Despite the ups and downs of unemployment, I was able to manage several writing gigs and to work on some personal projects. I was able to speak to a group of youth ministers. I was able to talk … Continue reading When the time is right, the Lord will make it happen.
From Paano Mag-move on, to After Breakup, and now, Paghilom, Kim Derla is back with another heartwarming book that will surely win your heart. I have written this collection of poems and essays for a year. It has been in my drafts folder since 2020 of March. But, it is only in June 2021 that … Continue reading Paghilom Book by Kim Derla
ECQ Season 2 A year ago, when the ECQ Season 1 was announced, we were all hopeful that one day, this pandemic would end. However, it's been a year, it just got worst. Yes, there are vaccines, but there are also new strains. Yes, there are strict protocols like curfew and new ECQ stuff, but … Continue reading ECQ Season 2 in the Philippines
When you buy art from artists, you are not just buying their products/services. You support their humble beginnings. Becoming an artist is not something a person can do overnight. It's not magic, nor there is any secret formula on becoming one. Sleepless nights, newbie-feels in the field, and uncertainties are always present. When you buy … Continue reading When you buy art from artists, you are not just buying their products/services. You support their hardwork.
After actively participating in National Youth Day in Cebu, I confronted myself to rest and to be more passive in life. I kept on reminding myself to be more relaxed and stress-free on the next half of 2019. However, life has its own twists and turns. The next day after National Youth Day, Teacher Roel … Continue reading The Write Things 2019
