WRITING YOUR FIRST YOUNG ADULT NOVEL
A Masterclass on Conceptualizing Novels for Young Adults
June 14-16, 2018
General Santos City
Objective: A
​ t the end of the masterclass, each participant should have written the first 1,500 words and outline
of his/her planned young adult novel.
Prerequisites: ​Participants are expected to have read the sample chapters of select young adult novels and have
prepared ideas for their novels before the masterclass.
Day 1 (June 14, 2018)
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Arrivals and Registration
Opening Program
Introduction to Young Adult Novels (Tarie Sabido)
Discussion of Sample First Chapters of Select Young Adult Novels (Tarie Sabido)
Lunch Break
Lecture on Word-building, Developing Characters, and Outlining the Plot
(Jude Ortega)
Presentation and Discussion of Participants’ Ideas for Their Novels
Day 2 (June 15, 2018)
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
09:30 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Arrivals and Attendance
Writing the Outline
Lunch Break
Writing the First 1,500 Words
Time to Read the Drafts
Day 3 (June 16, 2018)
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
09:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Arrivals and Attendance
Critiquing of the Drafts
Lunch Break
Continuation of Critiquing Session
Closing Program