QUEZON CITY--Finally, here's one opportunity for you to get published, even if you lack connections with big publishers in Manila and elsewhere.
With the National Book Development Board's (NBDB) first-ever Manuscript Fair dubbed as "Gandang Aklat, Ilathala," you and other amateur as well as seasoned writers in the country will now have the chance to bring your works into public awareness and consumption.
And we're not speaking of blogging.
The Manuscript Fair is open to all Filipino writers registered with NBDB and who must submit the following: comprehensive resume, list of books written and published (if any), list of trainings/seminars attended (again, if any), and one 2x2 photo.
That means, if you're not registered with NBDB yet, do so now by requesting the application form by downloading it from the NBDB website, www.nbdb.gov.ph, or by dropping by the NBDB office in Diliman, Quezon City.
Submit the duly accomplished form, together with the required attachments and fees, to the book development board through registered mail.
Pretty excited now, huh? Wait.
You must pay a registration fee of P1,000.
Registration is renewable every three years, so that means you'd only have to pay P1,000 once in every three years.
NBDB-registered writers need not re-register but should present their certificate to prove membership.
Now that you're ready with all the requirements, submit one copy of your manuscripts to NBDB, with office address A. Maria Regidor Street, Area XI, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, 1101.
If you live outside the National Capital Region, you may submit your stuff to the same address through courier or via e-mail.
For hand-in submissions, visit the NBDB office on weekdays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The book development board invites local publishers to review and choose manuscripts from time to time for possible publication. And these aren't fly-by-night publishers, dude. These are big ones.
Previously published manuscripts are not qualified; neither are those that are handwritten and especially printed or typed on colored paper. Duh.
Your manuscripts may be in English, Filipino, or any regional language. They must be typewritten, double spaced, on short white bond paper. Don't forget to include individual synopses of the manuscripts.
For computerized printout, the font type must be Times New Roman, size 12, using black color ink. Fancy printouts are a no-no. Also, your manuscripts must be properly bound (ring or book). Naturally, your name and the title of your work must appear on the cover.
By the way, the manuscript categories are: academic/reference book (if you're a teacher, your work must be endorsed by the principal that it is being used by the school), technical, literature, culture and the arts, reference book, children's book, trade book, biography, natural science, social science, guides/how to's, and translations.
Now, in the event that your manuscript is verified by the publishers and NBDB for qualification, you must file an application of Copyright Ownership with the National Library.
And if your stuff is so hot that publishers fight over it, you have the right to choose whom you like. However, if none of your work is lucky enough to get noticed, you may claim them from the NBDB office.
The publisher shall of course shoulder the cost of publication and also take care all the necessary paperwork.
Published works will be formally endorsed by NBDB to the Department of Trade and Industry, Board of Investments, for you and other writers to avail of other incentives from the government.
For details, contact:
Carlo June Panila
Project Development Officer
National Book Development Board
http://www.nbdb.gov.ph
(02)920-3887 / (02)929-3677
With the National Book Development Board's (NBDB) first-ever Manuscript Fair dubbed as "Gandang Aklat, Ilathala," you and other amateur as well as seasoned writers in the country will now have the chance to bring your works into public awareness and consumption.
And we're not speaking of blogging.
The Manuscript Fair is open to all Filipino writers registered with NBDB and who must submit the following: comprehensive resume, list of books written and published (if any), list of trainings/seminars attended (again, if any), and one 2x2 photo.
That means, if you're not registered with NBDB yet, do so now by requesting the application form by downloading it from the NBDB website, www.nbdb.gov.ph, or by dropping by the NBDB office in Diliman, Quezon City.
Submit the duly accomplished form, together with the required attachments and fees, to the book development board through registered mail.
Pretty excited now, huh? Wait.
You must pay a registration fee of P1,000.
Registration is renewable every three years, so that means you'd only have to pay P1,000 once in every three years.
NBDB-registered writers need not re-register but should present their certificate to prove membership.
Now that you're ready with all the requirements, submit one copy of your manuscripts to NBDB, with office address A. Maria Regidor Street, Area XI, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, 1101.
If you live outside the National Capital Region, you may submit your stuff to the same address through courier or via e-mail.
For hand-in submissions, visit the NBDB office on weekdays, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The book development board invites local publishers to review and choose manuscripts from time to time for possible publication. And these aren't fly-by-night publishers, dude. These are big ones.
Previously published manuscripts are not qualified; neither are those that are handwritten and especially printed or typed on colored paper. Duh.
Your manuscripts may be in English, Filipino, or any regional language. They must be typewritten, double spaced, on short white bond paper. Don't forget to include individual synopses of the manuscripts.
For computerized printout, the font type must be Times New Roman, size 12, using black color ink. Fancy printouts are a no-no. Also, your manuscripts must be properly bound (ring or book). Naturally, your name and the title of your work must appear on the cover.
By the way, the manuscript categories are: academic/reference book (if you're a teacher, your work must be endorsed by the principal that it is being used by the school), technical, literature, culture and the arts, reference book, children's book, trade book, biography, natural science, social science, guides/how to's, and translations.
Now, in the event that your manuscript is verified by the publishers and NBDB for qualification, you must file an application of Copyright Ownership with the National Library.
And if your stuff is so hot that publishers fight over it, you have the right to choose whom you like. However, if none of your work is lucky enough to get noticed, you may claim them from the NBDB office.
The publisher shall of course shoulder the cost of publication and also take care all the necessary paperwork.
Published works will be formally endorsed by NBDB to the Department of Trade and Industry, Board of Investments, for you and other writers to avail of other incentives from the government.
For details, contact:
Carlo June Panila
Project Development Officer
National Book Development Board
http://www.nbdb.gov.ph
(02)920-3887 / (02)929-3677
I never think of the future - it comes soon enough. - Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955)
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