Gail D. Villanueva

WriteOnCon: An Online Kidlit Conference

WriteOnCon is a three-day online children’s book conference for writers and illustrators of picture books, middle grade, and young adult. It was founded in 2010 and is now run by a new team of writers who are eager to hearken back to the awesomeness that they remember so fondly from being attendees over the years, while also bringing exciting new elements to the mix.

Date & Time: February 2019 (more info soon!)

For info and updates, visit the WriteOnCon website.

From the Philippines to the World: Breaking Into International Publishing

39th Manila International Book Fair

Speakers: Gail Villanueva, Kate Evangelista, Dawn Lanuza, Francis Martelino, JM Cabral, and Tarie Sabido
Date & Time: September 14, 2018, 1:00-4:00 pm
Venue: Meeting Room 8, SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia
Format: Panel with open forum

Learn how Filipinos can break into the international publishing industry through these 6 panelists, who will share their own publishing and professional journeys.

Organized by the Overseas Publishers’ Representatives Association of the Philippines (OPRAP), in collaboration with the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), and held during the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), this panel discussion aims to help Filipino writers and creators understand the paths and means towards international publication. The panel will give attendees first-hand information from Filipino authors/illustrators who have made it internationally, as well as allow them a chance to connect with individuals who have worked or currently work with foreign publishers.

For info and updates, visit the From the Philippines to the World: Breaking Into International Publishing event page on Facebook.

Filipino Panel: What does it take to be a Filipino writer?

2nd Philippine Romance Convention

Speakers: Karen Celerio, Christian Loid Valenzuela, and Gail Villanueva
Date & Time: August 4, 2018, 4:30 pm
Venue: 12th Floor, iAcademy Auditorium, Makati City
Format: Panel with open forum

For info and updates, visit the Philippine Romance Convention 2018 event page on Facebook.

Session: Finding Agents and Landing Book Deals in U.S. Traditional Publishing

AUTHORities: The 9th Philippine International Literary Festival

Speakers: Rin Chupeco, Hazel Ureta, Kara Bodegon, Isabelle Adrid, Gail Villanueva
Date & Time: April 19, 2018, 2:30-3:45 pm
Venue: Bulwagang Pambansang Alagad ng Sining
Format: Panel with open forum

For info and updates, visit the AUTHORities event page on Facebook.