What’s the Heights Writers’ Workshop?

A workshop is a weekend-long session about your own work and the works of your co-fellows in poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction. Our 10 accepted fellows sit down for sessions with seasoned writers, called panelists, who discuss the submitted work and suggest ways by which the fellow can improve on his or her craft. You will also get to bond with other fellows who are just as interested in writing as you are. Aside from the sessions, we also hold informal writing exercises wherein participants create their own work based on a fun theme. Over the years, these sessions have borne many a literary work that have gone on to be published in Heights, win awards, and beyond. Many of our fellows have also gone on to win writing awards, fellowships to higher workshops, and publish their own books. If names like Edgar Samar or Mookie Katigbak ring a bell, it’s because they started out as Heights Workshop fellows, too. Today, they are among our long list of distinguished writers who have now served as panelists to the Heights workshop, joining the ranks of Benilda Santos, Luna Sicat-Cleto and Danton Remoto.

Who can apply to the workshop?

ABSOLUTELY ANY STUDENT AND BEGINNING WRITER OF THE ATENEO DE MANILA.

You do NOT have to be a Heights member to apply to the workshop. You also do NOT need to have any previous connection with Heights to apply to the workshop. Neither do you need loads of experience to be eligible to apply (in fact, many of our past fellows had their first ever experience with writing workshops with us). As long as you love writing and have a few poems/stories/essays you’re willing to share with us, you are TOTALLY welcome to apply. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

The best thing about the workshop

It is absolutely all-expense paid. From transportation to accommodation to meals to workshop materials, Heights will cover EVERYTHING.

More fun facts about the workshop

Venue: Antipolo City, Rizal

Date: July 30-August 1, a 3-day weekend

There’s a pool.

How do I apply?

Just send in the following, with “Workshop” on the message’s subject line, to josephcasimiro_13@yahoo.com by July 9, 2010:

5 poems OR

2 stories OR

2 essays

Name

Year and Major

Cell phone number and email

Yup, it’s that easy.

So when’s the deadline?

JULY 9, 2010.

How are fellows selected?

Fellows are selected by language and by genre. Each application undergoes deliberations. The profile of the author is not considered in the selection. If the application is approved it is ranked versus other applications to determine the top 10.

Who can I reach if I have more questions?

If you’re interested, just send an email to josephcasimiro_13@yahoo.com. If you’re unsure or have a concern, feel free to text me at 09153267675 as well. As Workshop Director, I’m here to answer any questions you may have on the workshop, any time.

Where can I learn more about the workshop?

You can text me, and you can click here for a photo gallery of the 14th Ateneo Heights Writers Workshop

Read the complete call for applications below:

Be One of the 10 Fellows of the 16th Ateneo Heights Writers Workshop

Heights, the official artistic and literary publication and organization of the Ateneo de Manila University, now accepts applications for the 16th Ateneo Heights Writers Workshop, to be held in Antipolo City, Rizal from July 30-August 1, 2010.

The workshop is open to all current college students and beginning writers of the Ateneo de Manila.

Applicants should send a manuscript of: 5 poems/tula, OR 2 short stories/maikling kuwento, OR 2 non-fiction/essay pieces/sanaysay. The application should be accompanied with the author’s name, year and course, and contact details (cellphone number and email address).

Entries in English and Filipino may be submitted. Fellowships are awarded by genre and by language.

Heights covers board and lodging, food, workshop kits, and provides transportation from and back to Ateneo for the selected writing fellows.

Please write “Workshop” on the subject line of the email. Submit applications on or before July 9, 2010 to josephcasimiro_13@yahoo.com.

For further details, please send inquiries to josephcasimiro_13@yahoo.com.