21ist Iligan National Writers Workshop
Guidelines for Applicants
I. Application Form
Submit filled up application form. Download form at:
www.msuiit.edu.ph /bulletin/downloads/2014/21st-INWW-application-form-2014.doc
II. Qualification requirements
1. An applicant shall have attended a local or regional workshop before joining the INWW but this may be waived by the evaluators in meritorious cases.
2. Applicants should submit any one of the following [or one genre per applicant]:
Poetry – 5 poems
Short Story – one short story of not more than 30 pages, double spaced on regular bond paper
Play – one, one act play
Novel – one chapter of a novel or novel-in-progress. This must be accompanied by a background and a summary of the novel.
Creative Non-Fiction – one entry of not more than 30 pages, double-spaced on regular bond paper
3. Entries should be encoded in Word Document, Arial, font 11, 1.5 space between lines on regular sized bond paper.
4. Entries accepted are: English, Filipino and in the regional languages – Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Sebuano, Waray, Chabacano, Higaunon. Translations in English should also be submitted with the manuscripts in their original languages.
5. One hard copy and a soft copy in CD [Word Document] of each entry are submitted with the application form and cover letter.
6. Address cover letter to:
The Director
21st Iligan National Writers Workshop
Office of Publication & Information c/o OVCRE MSU-IIT, Iligan City
Contact Sittie Noffaisah Pasandalan (063) 2233806; (063) 2234326; (063) 2214050 loc. 110
7. Deadline for all submissions: March 25, 2014
8. Qualified applicants will be notified by the INWW Director by 3rd week of April 2014.
III. Requirements for INWW Alumni:
1. Two INWW alumni (from 1994-1999) each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be invited to join this year’s workshop.
2. Submit your work in progress along with a short paper of about five (5) pages on your chosen genre, your use of literary techniques or craft;
and your influences, etc.
