My session at CCP Pasinaya 2025
It’s been the theme of my posts from 2022, and here it is again: I appreciate the opportunities to go outside and see people. Because I’m reminded every time that there are so many people. For example: so many students. So many writers. So many readers. So many fans of art. So many aspiring artists. Every year, every event, someone is attending for the first time, and the people they meet and what they see will form a core memory that for better or worse will determine what they do on this path. Having attended events in other countries where the population is in general less…dense, it is so interesting to be able to see dozens, scores, hundreds, thousands (!) of people show up for an author. It doesn’t need to be my own audience for me to know that it’s rare and important.
At CCP Pasinaya 2025 we only had a half hour for our sessions, and my lectures actually don’t have to take too much time. I’m an outliner, and when I teach I literally just share my outline. Many writers are not into outlines and that’s fine–I think just knowing an outline exists keeps you aware of your position, when you wander. And you’re never really lost. 🙂
I gave a quick definition of New Adult Fiction, shared my outline as a writing exercise, and then answered four questions. (And gave away four books!) The Q&A was when I did not manage my time well, and went a little over. Apologies to the speaker of the next session, sir Alvin of the Filipinas Copyright and Licensing Society! I’m glad we were there early and got to catch up, and I’ll post soon about updates from FILCOLS that affect us authors (in good ways!).
The photos above were taken by author Tara Frejas, who was able to join my session and document it.
My next in-person event is a book signing at Fully Booked BGC on February 22, Saturday, 2:30 PM! Forever grateful to people who are able to attend any event.
Someone asked if I may be invited to speak at their school. Please send an email with the details to mina@minavesguerra.com.
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