EVENTS
From talks to workshops to book launches, check out our past and upcoming events below. You can see our list of upcoming workshops too!
seminar
their, there editing seminar
August 12, 2023 | Face-to-Face Seminar
In this face-to-face seminar, experienced editors Tita Gin of The Publishing Consultant and Paula Abiog of PaperKat Books will teach you some basic editing techniques that you can practice and execute before you submit manuscripts to publishers.
workshop
how to write a book and self-publish it the workshop 6th run
May 20, 2023 | Face-to-Face Workshop
OUR FACE-TO-FACE WORKSHOP IS BACK! Due to nakakalokang public demand, pressure from my mentees, and physical force from my husband, here is the much-awaited return of our “How To Write A Book & Self-Publish It” now on our 6th run! Yes, pang-anim na itong event na ‘to, imagine the intensity.
virtual book launch
raising moms
virtual book launch
October 8, 2022 | Live on Facebook
On October 8, 2022, Saturday, at 2:00 p.m., join us online as we officially launch “Raising Moms” by Berlin Domingo Maynigo aka Momi Berlin.
virtual book launch
the great adventure journal virtual book launch
September 24, 2022 | Live on Facebook
On September 24, 2022, Saturday, at 2:00 p.m., join us online as we officially launch “The Great Adventure – Your First Five Years (Journal)” by Katrina Escolar-Tan, the founder of Agukaka Journals.
webinar
how to raise funds for printing
June 18, 2022 | Live on Facebook
For the first time (in, like, forever) I’m going to teach how to raise funds for printing for FREE! Yes, FREE, because normally, I just teach these tricks to my mentees. But when the National Book Development Board – Philippines invited the PaperKat Books team to share proven techniques, tips, and best practices on how authors can raise funds to print their self-published books (THE RIGHT WAY!)…how can I say no?? Of course, I’ll do it!
coffee talk
the usual suspects
December 4, 2021 | Live on Facebook
So what’s up with all these “Wanted Posters” of Filipino crime fiction authors? They’re #MissingInAction because they’re busy preparing for a “casual interrogation”, haha! This Saturday, December 4, at 2:00 PM, eight Filipino crime fiction authors (Ocean’s 8?) are joining us for a #PaperKatBooksCoffeeTalk. We’ll talk about the rise of crime fiction titles in the Philippine indie publishing scene and the challenges they go through as self-published authors.
coffee talk
how to sell books like paperkat books
November 20, 2021 | Live on Facebook
For the first time ever, the PaperKat Books Team will share tips, best practices, and trade secrets on how you can sell books like us! We’ve invited a few of our authors to talk about their bookselling success. This #PaperKatBooksCoffeeTalk is a light, fun, but very informative session on how self-published authors can use social media and other platforms to sell books during the pandemic. As always, we’re powered by Sip & Chug who provide us with coffee!
VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH
Mga Sulat Na Para Sana Sa ‘Yo Virtual Book Launch
October 30, 2021 | Live on Facebook
join us for the virtual book launch of Vanessa Cruz-Zapanta’s debut book, “Mga Sulat Na Para Sana Sa ‘yo”. This is our first Filipino-English published book in PaperKat Books and HS Grafik Print.
virtual book launch
the secret of derek guerrero virtual book launch
October 16, 2021 | Live on Facebook
This Saturday, October 16, 2021, Saturday, at 2:00 PM, join us for the virtual book launch of Mark Manalang’s crime fiction book titled “The Secret of Derek Guerrero.”
virtual book launch
Learning From Mistakes: Business Writing Bloopers Virtual Book Launch
October 9, 2021 | Live on Facebook
Join us for the virtual book launch of Jonah Chipeco’s book titled “Business Writing Bloopers: Common Mistakes To Avoid”. This non-fiction book is a witty and thoughtful guide you can use to review the basic pointers in writing correspondences such as letters, memos, and emails. Debunk common mistakes in business writing and learn from real-life “office bloopers”.
virtual book launch
The Shadow Immortals Virtual Book Launch
October 2, 2021 | Live on Facebook
This Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 4:00 PM, join us for the virtual book launch of John Luke Quintana Chica’s debut book titled “The Shadow Immortals”. A remarkable fusion of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, “The Shadow Immortals” is set to spark a fresh generation of avid readers of this genre.
coffee talk
How Editors Improve Book Development
September 26, 2021 | Live on Facebook
We’ve invited another publishing professional, Tita Gin (follow her as the Publishing Consultant on Facebook) to talk about how editors contribute to book development and why editing is a non-negotiable part of book publishing.
webinar
How To Register As An Author/Writer With NBDB
September 11, 2021 | Live on Facebook
On September 11, the PaperKat Books team will go LIVE and give you a step-by-step process on how to register as an author/writer with the National Book Development Board. My mentee John Luke Quintana Chica, who is a self-published and NBDB-registered author, and I will host this FREE EVENT. We will give you tips based on our own experience when we registered and explain the many benefits of being part of this organization.
virtual book launch
now is my moment,
today I shine
June 12, 2021 | Live on Facebook
The Virtual Book Launch of RJ T. Vargas (Rosella Jane T. Vargas) This Saturday, June 12, join us for the virtual book launch of RJ T. Vargas’s first book titled “Behind The Stories | The Life(Story) Of A Copywriter”. See you on Saturday and tune in live!
virtual book launch
white party
always be chic
book launch
April 24, 2021 | Live on Facebook
Truly a labor of love and a tribute to her Mama, KC’s first self-published book not only talks about fashion and the art of being chic but is also the culmination of her 15 years of working as a wardrobe and personal stylist.
This surprisingly easy, fun, and awesome book by Miss Kayce makes dressing up effortless for anyone! This is your ultimate style map to help you navigate your wardrobe journey at any point in your life.
coffee talk
coffee talk with aurora castillo pulido
March 25, 2021 | Live on Facebook
In this episode of PaperKat Books Coffee Talk, our special guest is a first-time, self-published author who launched her first book during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Seamstress with the Sampaguita Flowers by Aurora Castillo Pulido was released and sold around the last few weeks of January 2021. And since then, she has already sold 300+ copies!
talk
Self-editing
July 10, 2021 | Via Zoom
Sharing this event on July 10 for those who wish to join and be part of this Toastmasters District 75 Philippines club.
I’m a member of Pinoy Writers Toastmasters Club and will be speaking on July 10 about self-publishing. Don’t miss it.
ONLINE SUMMIT TALK
chronicle life
during a pandemic
June 6, 2021 | Via An Exclusive FB Group
Thank you so much for having me M Bernice Garcia and Sulit-Tipid at Pinoy Homeschooling. I had fun sharing why it’s important to chronicle your life during a pandemic in a blog, a vlog, or a book.
Congratulations on a very successful online summit 2021. And I look forward to more years of working with you as a Success Partner and official mentee. Cheers!
WEBINAR
Build Your Authentic
Author Brand
May 15, 2021 | Via An Exclusive FB Group
If you’ve heard of the term “personal branding”, that’s just part of what I’m going to teach. The tips, techniques, and best practices I will share come from my years of working in the corporate arena as a copywriter (for brands like Pampers, Olay, Pantene, and Oral-B), designer, copy editor, digital marketing specialist (for a concert arena and a beauty pageant organization), and internal communications specialist (for one of the top multinational companies in the world).
WEBINAR
How To Self-Edit Your Manuscript
May 1, 2021 | Via An Exclusive FB Group
While I believe that it’s the responsibility of legitimate publishing companies to provide their authors/clients with experienced editors, I also believe that the author is responsible for submitting a complete and professional-looking manuscript to *real* publishers. Can you do that? Yes, you can! You just need to know how to self-edit!
WEBINAR
Web To Print - A Special Webinar For Authors With Web Novels
April 17, 2021 | Via An Exclusive FB Group
I’m going to teach you the programs to use, the people to find, and how to raise funds to print a few copies of your book. The goal is to get your story from web to print without waiting for a publishing contract. Because you can! You can DIY, pero dapat alam mo yung ginagawa mo o pinapasok mo. Kaya nga ito na, I will teach you na.
WEBINAR
Self-Publish In Style The PaperKat Books Way
April 10, 2021 | Via An Exclusive FB Group
Some aspiring authors get so excited signing with pub houses to publish their books but get so disappointed when they see the end products because of poor quality or poor taste.
For the first time ever, I will teach you how we self-publish in style—the PaperKat Books way. Plus, I will share tips, tricks, techniques, and best practices that I teach my publishing team and my Boldies (PaperKat Books mentees).
ONLINE INTERVIEW
How To Turn Your Book (Ideas) Into Scripts
September 19, 2020 | Live on Facebook
For the second episode of our newly launched PaperKat Coffee Talks, I invited my mentor Keiko Aquino to talk about how to turn your book (ideas) into scripts.
Maybe you have this great story idea in your head, or maybe you already self-published a book, now what? One of the best next steps you can do is to turn that idea/manuscripts into a script.
ONLINE INTERVIEW
Why You Should Write Your Story During The Pandemic
September 14, 2020 | Live on Facebook
Fiction or non-fiction, it doesn’t matter. As long as you have that story idea in your head, the best time to really write it down and get it out there is when most people are tuned in on the internet. Seriously, there’s a lot of marketing opportunities there!
ONLINE INTERVIEW
WANT TO WRITE A BOOK? HERE'S WHY YOU NEED TO PLAN FIRST
August 3, 2020 | Live on Facebook
This event will be hosted by Sai Montes, the founder of I Support Local (For Members Only)
Because before you do anything else, you need to create the “maps” of your book and self-publishing journey, and make some decisions.
workshop
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK AND SELF-PUBLISH IT (5TH RUN)
November 9, 2019 | Clock-In The 30th, Pasig City
In collaboration with Copywriting Dojo Philippines, PaperKat Books had its 5th run of How To Write A Book & Self-Publish It [The Workshop] at Clock In The 30th in Pasig City.
joint book launch
THE CRAZY FIRST YEAR & DABARKADS 20% UNANG LIBRO BOOK LAUNCH
September 22, 2019 | Book & Borders Cafe, Eastwood City
These two books are proof that anyone can write a book, with or without book writing background. As long as you have stories to share, you just need an editor and a printer. And that’s who we are.
book launch
UNDERSTANDING CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE DIRECT FROM A PATIENT (SURVIVAL THROUGH FAITH) BOOK LAUNCH
The November 9 event is Desiree’s first speaking engagement as a book writing success story. Thank you for all your support!
workshop
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK & SELF-PUBLISH IT (4th run)
September 7, 2019 | The Playground by Penbrothers, Makati City
We spent half the day teaching participants how to write a book and self-publish their work. We taught them how to use our 3-Part Template that simplifies the book writing process, how to do costing, how to create book covers, and more!
workshop
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK & SELF-PUBLISH IT (3rD RUN)
July 20, 2019 | The Playground by Penbrothers, Makati City
In collaboration with Penbrothers and Penmasters Administration, we spent half the day teaching participants how to write a book and self-publish their work.
talk
10X YOUR SUCCESS STORY
HOW TO WRITE & SELF-PUBLISH
A BOOk
July 13, 2019 | Estancia Mall, Pasig City
I talked about book writing and self-publishing at Estanica Mall in Capital Commons, Pasig City.
My goal? To make people understand that book writing is for all. You don’t have to be Best In English to write a book. Every person has a story to tell. There are a lot of writers out there but only you can write your story the way you do.
talk/workshop preview
how to write and self-publish your book
June 8, 2019 | ef. Studios Dance Block
In collaboration with Penmasters League (Penmasters Administration)
The event was attended by over 50 aspiring writers, published authors, professionals, and students who want to learn about self-publishing.
book launch
the private launch of 30 days with paulo
March 9 2019 | Book & Borders Cafe, Eastwood City Branch
This is the private book launch of Jel Tordesillas’ first book.
workshop
TURN YOUR HEARTBREAKS
INTO COLD HARD CASH – How To Write A Book And
Self-Publish It (2nd run)
March 23, 2019 | Spaces Makati
Unlike the first run, the March 23 event featured an actual writing class where participants were given 20 minutes to finish each activity. At the end of the event, the participants had a completed Synopsis, Character Profile Guide, Story Description, and a Mock Book Cover.
talk
TURN YOUR HEARTBREAKS
INTO COLD HARD CASH – How To Write A Book And
Self-Publish It (1st run)
October 6, 2018 | The Ark by Unionbank, Makati City
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us make this event happen and to everyone who attended! This is just the beginning of more fun, fearless, fierce, and fabulous “book writing” events we plan to hold. We already have offers to do a 2nd and even 3rd run, so expect more from this team of crazy dreamers and doers as we tag team with more groups, brands, professionals, and movers!
book launch
KATHXKAT
JOINT BOOK LAUNCH
March 24, 2018 | Boardroom PH, Ortigas, Pasig City
Two writers. Two books. One goal. A brighter future.
Thank you so much for spending half of your Saturday with us as we formally launched What Am I To You and The Stranger I Met. Thank you so much for the support since Before I Do. OMG, we have more books in the pipeline and we’re soooo excited to share them with you soon!
book launch
BEFORE I DO ANTHOLOGY VOL 1 BOOK LAUNCH
December 30, 2016 | Book & Borders Cafe, Eastwood City
What Would You Do Before You Say ‘I Do’?
Love, marriage and everything in between are featured in Before I Do Anthology | Bros Before Hoes Vol 1, a collection of essays and anecdotes peppered with real love lessons from real people.
Want to collaborate
with the paperkat books community?
We love collaborations. So if you have any book writing or self-publishing idea/project that you want to explore, email Kath C. Eustaquio-Derla at kceustaquio@gmail.com.
send us a note!
For consultation, collaboration, inquiries, or if you just want to share your thoughts about our books and services, email us at kceustaquio@gmail.com.
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