The Path to Possibilities: How Stories Can Reach a Global Audience by Scholastic Asia
October 17, 2017Events and Workshops, National Book Store, Raising a Reader, Scholastic, Scholastic Asia, The Philippine Readers and Writers Festival, The Raffles Hotel Makati,
Barry Cunningham is the publisher of Chicken House Books, has had an impressive career in publishing. He has worked with the great names in children's books including Roald Dahl during the most popular years of his career. He soon became one of the best-known names in publishing after he signed up J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. In 2010, he was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's Honours List for services in literature.
Mr. Cunningham prepared this video while on vacation. He was so enthusiastic to share his expertise and expressed his regret of not being able to see us in person. (Courtesy: Scholastic Asia) |
Professors Sangil and Villanueva amazed the audience as they shared their insights. (Courtesy: Scholastic Asia) |
Fondly called Teacher Vic, has spent 24 years doing literacy work in various roles. He was an Assistant Professor in the College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman, Executive Director of Wordlab School, Judge of National Book Development Board, Consultant of Wordprime, Founder of Read Ability Literacy Improvement Center, and School Director of The Builder's School. He is currently a Senior Educational Consultant of Grolier Scholastic Philippines, Board Member of The Philippine Board on Books for Young People (PBBY), and Reading Assessment Specialist.
The following are the key points that he has mentioned in "Reading Landscape: What Readers Look for in a Good Story?"
Catherine Torres
Catherine is a diplomat and writer from Manila, Philippines. Her work has taken her postings in New Delhi, Singapore, and now, Berlin, where she lives with her husband, a Korean scholar and translator, and their son, Samuel. When foreign affairs, as well as domestic ones, permit, she voyages around the world on boats made of words. Her book, Sula's Voyage, is a Scholastic Asian Book Award Finalist.
The Skype video call of Sophia Lee was followed by Catherine. (Courtesy: Scholastic Asia) |
Catherine answered the question, "What are your tips to aspiring writers out there?"
"Do something that inspires you. Attend writing class and read writing books. Submit your manuscripts or stories. Take advantage of those who accept submissions. Join writing contests."
"Deadlines are important for writers. Get in touch with yourself as a Filipino when you write. In my case, I have three months to write and edit. Find time to write and create your own schedule."
All the tips that they've shared may sound easy but being great not just in writing entails a lot of hard work, enthusiasm, and perseverance. Furthermore, experience makes perfect and permanence. Learning is part of our lifetime and it shall only end as we die.
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