THE Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center of De La Salle University (DLSU) invites undergraduate and graduate students in Metro Manila to submit their applications to Luntiang Palihan 2020: The DLSU Young Writers’ Workshop in Local Languages.
The workshop, to be held at the university’s Faculty Center on April 2, aims to promote creative writing in the local languages among students. It also aims to hone the craft of talented individuals with the potential to contribute to the growth of Philippine literature.
This year’s chosen languages are Filipino and Bikol. Applicants must be 18 to 39 years old. Five to six applicants will be chosen for the workshop.
Applicants should submit:
— Two printed copies of their original work (Filipino or Bikol): three poems or one short story, font size 12 points, double-spaced, 1”x1” margin. The short story must be numbered, by paragraph, on the left margin. Works in Bikol must be accompanied by a translation into Filipino or English.
— A short resumé that must contain the applicant’s date of birth, university, degree, and complete contact information (home address, email address and contact number).
— A cover letter stating the applicant’s reasons for applying to the workshop and his or her writing goals. Address the letter to workshop director Dr. John Iremil Teodoro.
— A 1” x 1” or passport-sized ID photo.
Please submit the application portfolio to: Luntiang Palihan 2020, The Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center, Miguel Building Room 208, De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila.
Applicants must also email the PDF of their application portfolio to bnscwc@dlsu.edu.ph. In the subject, please write “Luntiang Palihan 2020 Application.”
Application portfolios — both printed and online copies — must be submitted on or before Feb. 28, 2020. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
For inquiries, email bnscwc@dlsu.edu.ph.