Monday, February 13, 2012

Silliman University's National Writers' Workshop


For the 51st time, the Silliman University will be holding a National Writers Workshop set on April 30 to May 18 , 2012 in the Silliman University Rose Lamb SobrepeƱa Writers' Village.

Fifteen fellowships will be offered to promising writers who wish to enhance their writing skills including style.
To get involved in this 19-day writing workshop, you must be able to submit manuscripts in English on or before February 24 of this year. (10 more days before the deadline)

All applications must adhere to the following guidelines: (Failure to do so will automatically eliminate their entries)

Manuscripts should be submitted in hard copy on short-size bond paper, using Times New Roman or Calibri in 12 pt. font type.

Applicants for Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction fellowships should submit three to five entries.

Applicants for Poetry fellowships should submit seven to ten poems.

Applicants for Drama fellowship should submit at least a One-Act Play. For plays beyond the one-act length, a scene accompanied by a synopsis of the entire work should be included.

Each fiction, non-fiction, or drama manuscript should not be more than 50 pages, double spaced. We encourage you to stay well below the 50 pages, since a submission half that length is more than sufficient as a critical gauge.

Manuscripts should be accompanied by at least one letter of recommendation from a literature professor or an established writer.

Together with the manuscripts and recommendation letter, you should also include a resume, a notarized certification that the works are original, and two 2X2 ID pictures.

If considered as an official fellow, you will be provided with a housing, a modest stipend, and a subsidy to partially defray costs of your transportation.

You may send your applications or requests for information to Department of English and Literature, attention Dr. Evelyn F. MascuƱana, Chair, Silliman University, 6200 Dumaguete City. For inquiries, email us at nwworkshop_su@yahoo.com or call 035-422-6002 loc. 350.

So there, let that writing talent come out in you and grow your career through this writing workshop. Goodluck! :) -bp-

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