Writing From Home: Notes from a Talk at Marinduque State College
Stories live everywhere. They’re not waiting for literary contests. They’re not waiting for you to sound impressive. They’re already happening.
Stories live everywhere. They’re not waiting for literary contests. They’re not waiting for you to sound impressive. They’re already happening.
Every writer asks: how do I start? This talk with the PUP DEFLL Writers’ Circle explores creative nonfiction, finding your
My first Philippine Book Festival as an author was a resounding success, with my book completely selling out and exciting
When Writing Knows More Than We Do: How Trauma Shapes Our Stories I thought I was writing about something else.
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My name is April Pagaling, and I’m a writer, poet, and creative AI writing expert. For the last 20 years, I’ve made a living as a writer across different fields—journalism, copywriting, social media, ghostwriting, and creative writing. My work spans poetry, historical fiction, essays, and literary criticism, often exploring themes of memory, identity, and cultural inheritance.
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