Do you have a story to tell?
We here in Kawangis are always on the lookout for stories from across all islands in the Philippines. Stories that can bring our home, culture, and values across borders and to the next generation. We are particularly looking for the following:
- Fiction or Non-Fiction stories with strong educational content (any subject/topic)
- Depicts/represents Filipino Culture
- Ideally carries strong Filipino Values
Topics we are interested with:
- Biographies / Autobiographies
- Filipino Food
- Kwentong Bayan or stories from regional hometowns (fiction or non-fiction)
- Travel Guide
- Language / Linguistics
- Math
- Science
- Values Education
We would love to hear your pitch!
How to Pitch?
Write down your pitch and follow the format provided below:
• PDF Format
• Max 20 pages
• Font: Century Gothic / Arial
• Font size: 12
• Contents:
– Title of the Story
– Synopsis: 1 Paragraph (How to write a Synopsis)
– Detailed storyline: 1 – 3 pages max
– Main Character Development, 1-page max including character sketches. (For writers, give us a word file with detailed description of your character/s and include some visual pegs)
– First 8 pages of the komiks. (For writers, First 5 pages of the word manuscript)
– Portfolio of previous komiks or original artworks related to the entry, 7 pages max. (Optional)
– Creator’s Resume with clear profile picture, 1 page.
– A scanned copy of the Author’s & Artist’s Gov issued ID (UMID, TIN, Passport, License) with the mailing address.
Submission Guidelines
Prepare your pitch according to the guidelines provided and email it to laro.at.kwento@kawangis.co and follow the emailing format:
Subject: Story Pitch – [Your Title]
Email Body:
•Introduce yourself (name, location, age, etc)
•Share the synopsis of your story
•Give your contact details
Attach in your email the Pitch in PDF format along with a copy of your updated CV.
Kawangis Publishing Co. 