Feature: How to Submit Your Literary Works for Ang Aninag

9/04/2019 08:22:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

Have you ever wanted to write a poem or an essay, but never had the platform to publish it? If you’re reading this, then chances are you’ve come across other articles on this online version of the school paper. News, sports, feature, and opinion articles are regularly published while Saturdays are reserved for posting new sets of literary works, or lits for short.

But it is not only our staff members who write these articles. UPIS students submit their literary and creative works for publishing, as well. So if you want to put your work out there, all you have to do is follow these simple steps.

1. Know the theme

For every month, there is a publishing theme. For example, in March 2019, the theme was “Paraiso” which encouraged writers to write pieces about or inspired by paradise.

So first and foremost, know the theme of the pub you are submitting to. Check our website or our social media pages for teasers and announcements regarding the month’s theme.

2. Check the date

Once submitted, literary works are given to our editors who check and give comments on the language and concept. The edited lits are published the next Saturday, if there are no major revisions.

Make sure that the theme you would be writing for would still be available for submissions. Usually, there are four pubs a month, so it is best to submit lits before the last Saturday of the month.

3. Write your lit

One of the most important steps is, of course, writing.

Do you have a story you want to tell? An experience you want to share? A weird idea that popped into your head? Whatever the source of your inspiration, it’s important to write something you like and are proud to share with other people.

Your works can range from poems, to essays, and even something unconventional. As long as it’s something you wrote, you can pass it.

4. Follow the format

Keep in mind that Media Center(MC) has a format you need to follow. Your lit’s title must be written using Calibri font, size 14 and highlighted in cyan, while the body of the lit should be in Calibri font, size 12 with no highlight. Much like the lit seen on this picture:

Finally, make sure to name the file in this format: Language_Penname_Title_Theme (e.g. English_Mercury_Intangible_Paraiso), save it as a .docx file and you can finally move on to the next step.

5. Submit your lit

Once you’re done writing your masterpiece, it’s time to submit it. Just go to bit.ly/MCLiterarySubmissions and fill out the form.

You also have to inform a staff member or Learning Coordinator of Media Center in order to ensure that your literary work has been received.

6. Check your email for revisions

All literary works go through a process of editing before it is allowed to be published. In some cases, editors might return your literary work to you for revisions. It should look something like this:

Revisions are usually returned on Monday and Thursday nights, so be sure to check your emails by then.

If you haven’t received instructions for revision, then it’s likely to get published on the closest Saturday.

7. Revise your lit (if needed)

If you’ve received an email asking you to revise your lit, read what the editors have to say and revise accordingly. Don’t forget that when you change any text in your lit, turn that text into orange. It helps the editors track the changes you made more easily.

If you feel as though an editor misinterpreted your work, feel free to talk to them about it to clarify any misunderstandings and work through your lit together to make it even better. You may contact the editors by emailing the Managing Editor.

Remember that the editors are there to help you. They are trained to give constructive comments and suggestions and will help you bring out the best in your literary work, so keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to talk to them.

8. Read and share your written work.

Now that your lit is sure to be published, anticipate its publication on the closest Saturday at 8 pm. Among the lits that we’ll publish, yours is sure to be among them, so make sure that you read every single lit.

After reading, share the literary works with your friends! Brag about how your lit got published on Ang Aninag! //by Owen Bernos and Joy Asuncion