Pages of The Memoir in Writing Must Connect with Readers
On the pages of the memoir, connect with readers by invoking experiences echoing Filipino family dynamics, culture, migration, identity and resilience.
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Creating an Outline: The Page a Writer Starts With
Your outline is a tool, not a rule. Each page a writer drafts can bring new ideas, and your outline should evolve with your writing.
Philippines Book Publishing, a General Guide to Key Dates
Philippines book publishing scene shows robust collaboration for more translations, marketing and distribution.
Filipino Author of A Classic in Philippine Literature-Bienvenido Lumbera
Filipino author of a classic, “Writing the Nation”, playwright and critic, Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera, a National Artist for Literature. Dr. Lumbera’s contributions to the cultural landscape of the Philippines have left a lasting impact on generations of writers and scholars.
Filipiniana Book Shelf – Illustrado – a Novel by Miguel Syjuco
From the Filipiniana Book Shelf we review the post-modern novel llustrado by Miguel Syjuco. What makes Illustrado special is its fresh take on storytelling.
Prologues, Interludes, Epilogues: Time Devices
Authors use prologues, interludes, and epilogues to manipulate time and provide context in their narratives.
What is Post-structuralism
Post-structuralism questions the idea of fixed structures, stable meanings, and universal truths. New paradigms respond to how texts are read in their production of meanings for the contemporary times.
Close Reading Language is a Major Critical Focus in Literary Studies
Language is the focus in close reading modern texts where the author has veered away from the classical models of storytelling.
Memoirs for Self-Promotion, Advancing Personal Agenda, Spreading Propaganda
Sometimes, memoirs are crafted to promote oneself, advance political views, or spread propaganda. Memoirs written to serve ulterior motives raise questions about their authenticity and the integrity of the stories conveyed within them.
Ten Writing Prompts to Identify Your Memoir’s Core Themes
Ten writing prompts for writers of memoir, autobiographies, autofictions, and biographies