Submission Guidelines and Mechanism

I. WHAT IS A LITERARY FOLIO?
A literary folio is a collection of creative and literary works that showcases the ideas, experiences, and artistic expressions of writers and artists. It serves as a platform for students to share their creativity, develop their literary skills, and express themselves through different forms of art.

For this project, Between Frames & Frequencies: A Literary Portfolio on Movies and Songs will feature students’ creative writing and original artworks inspired by selected films and songs. It aims to encourage creativity, self-expression, and appreciation for storytelling through contemporary media.

The folio will serve as a platform for students of General Tiburcio De Leon National High School to showcase their talents and perspectives. Selected entries will be compiled, edited, and prepared for publication by The Genzette Editorial Board, with guidance from the school’s English teachers and publication advisers.

II. WHO CAN SUBMIT?

1. All currently enrolled students of General Tiburcio De Leon National High School (GTDLNHS) are eligible to participate.
2. Students may submit a creative writing piece, an original artwork, or both.
3. All submissions must be original works created by the student submitting them.
4. Entries must be appropriate for a school publication and must not contain plagiarized, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate content.
   
   
   III. CATEGORIES OF SUBMISSION
   
   A. Creative Writing
   Students may submit original literary works inspired by movies or songs. Accepted entries may include:
   ● Poetry – Poems expressing emotions, ideas, or experiences inspired by a selected movie or song.
   ● Short Stories – Original fictional narratives inspired by the themes, atmosphere, or ideas of a movie or song.
   ● Flash Fiction – Short, creative stories told in a limited number of words.
   ● Personal Reflections – Personal thoughts, feelings, or realizations inspired by a selected movie or song.
   ● Other Literary Pieces – Other original forms of creative writing relevant to the folio’s theme.
   Requirements:
5. The entry must be an original work inspired by a selected movie or song.
6. The title of the work and the movie or song that inspired it must be indicated.
7. The student’s full name or byline, grade level, and section must be included.
8. Any external sources or direct quotations must be properly credited.
9. Song lyrics, movie scripts, and other copyrighted material must not be reproduced extensively
   
   
   B. Artwork-Only Submission
   
   Students may submit original visual artworks inspired by a selected movie or song without submitting a written literary piece.
   Accepted forms include:
   ● Traditional drawings and illustrations
   ● Digital illustrations
   ● Paintings
   ● Posters or visual interpretations
   ● Other original visual artworks relevant to the folio’s theme
   Requirements:
10. The artwork must be original and created by the submitting student.
11. The title of the artwork and the movie or song that inspired it must be indicated.
12. The student’s full name or byline, grade level, and section must be included.
13. A brief artist’s statement of 50–100 words explaining the artwork’s inspiration or meaning must accompany the submission.
14. Digital artworks must be submitted in a clear, high-resolution format. Traditional artworks must be photographed or scanned clearly.
15. Traced, plagiarized, or unauthorized copies of existing artworks will not be accepted.
    
    
    IV. SUBMISSION MECHANICS
16. Prepare your entry according to the requirements of your chosen category.
17. Submit your entry through the official submission platform or form designated by The Genzette Editorial Board. The official submission link and additional instructions is located below:

• Literary Pieces Link:
• Artworks Link:

18. Submit your entry within the official submission period: October 09 to December 6, 2026.
19. Only entries that comply with the submission guidelines and project theme will be considered for publication.
20. Submission does not automatically guarantee publication. Entries will undergo screening, editing, and evaluation by the designated editorial team.
21. The editorial team may contact contributors regarding revisions, clarifications, or formatting adjustments before publication.
    
    
    V. SCREENING AND PUBLICATION
    
    All submissions will be reviewed based on their originality, relevance to the project theme, creativity, clarity of expression, and suitability for a school publication.
    
    Selected entries will be compiled and prepared for publication by The Genzette Editorial Board. Minor editorial and formatting revisions may be made to ensure clarity, consistency, and publication quality while respecting the contributor’s original ideas and artistic intent.
    
    Contributors will be credited for their respective works. Submission does not transfer authorship of the original work to The Genzette; however, selected contributors may be asked to grant permission for their work to be reproduced and published as part of the literary folio.
    
    The planned publication date is March 31, 2027, subject to the project’s final preparation and approval.
    
    
    VI. IMPORTANT REMINDERS
    ● Submit only original work.
    ● Follow the theme and requirements of your chosen category.
    ● Properly acknowledge the movies, songs, and other sources that inspired your work.
    ● Respect the intellectual property and creative work of others.
    ● Keep a copy of your submission.
    ● Watch The Genzette’s official platforms for announcements, submission links, and updates.
    ● ENTRIES THAT IS GENERATED FROM AI IS AUTOMATICALLY TRASHED.

Your story does not have to be written in words. Whether through a poem, a story, a reflection, or a visual interpretation, your creativity deserves a space to be seen.
The Genzette — For, by, and with the students.

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