Emerging Voices Shine at SOX Writers Workshop 2025
Fifteen emerging writers from the SOCCSKSARGEN region gathered for the SOX Writers Workshop 2025, held from July 28 to 31 at the Farm House in Rangayen, Alamada, Cotabato Province. This regional literary initiative continues to nurture new voices, offering a space to refine their craft, engage with mentors, and celebrate the cultural diversity of SOX. Centered on the concept of “Kita-Kita” —and its varied iterations across Philippine languages—the workshop explored how stress and intonation shape meaning. The themes of converge, commune, and connect guided the sessions, fostering both creative exchange and cultural reflection. Originally launched as the SOX Summer Writing Camp at Mindanao State University–General Santos (MSU-GenSan) in 2019, the workshop has since evolved into a premier literary event in the region. Fellows submitted manuscripts in short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry, which were critiqued by assigned mentors during the sessions. Hosted by the Cotabato ...
