Workshop in Writing Textbooks, Workbooks, Modules, and Reference Books
Anyone can learn to make a book – your journey starts here.
Your lessons deserve to be a book. In one Sunday on Zoom, write a chapter outline and a sample lesson – personally critiqued by Dr. Gomez in a small batch of 25.
- Sun, Dec 6, 2026Batch 1
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PMPhilippine time
- Online via ZoomJoin from anywhere
- 25 seatsper batch
A small, hands-on day with a textbook specialist
For teachers, faculty and aspiring authors who want to write their own textbook, workbook, module or reference book. Dr. Gomez walks you from curriculum alignment to publication – and personally critiques your chapter outline and sample lesson, all on Zoom.
For: K-12 teachers (DepEd and private schools) · college and university faculty · graduate students · school heads, curriculum writers and coordinators · aspiring authors.
- Leave with real outputA chapter outline and one sample lesson draft by 5:00 PM, plus the e-workbook and templates.
- Small batch, real attention25 participants, 4 clinic groups of about 6 – every group critiqued by Dr. Gomez.
- Aligned to what you teachDepEd MATATAG competencies and CHED OBE course outcomes; instructional design and assessment.
- AI for Drafting – live demoSee how AI can support drafting, responsibly and in your own voice. Demo only – no AI tool needed.
Schedule at a glance
Sunday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM on Zoom, with short cameras-off breaks and a one-hour off-screen lunch.
- Log-in and orientationTech check, house rules, Google Docs walkthrough
- S1 · Book typesTextbook vs. workbook vs. module vs. reference book
- S2 · Curriculum alignmentDepEd MATATAG competencies; CHED OBE and syllabus
- S3 · Instructional designObjectives, sequencing, activities, assessment and rubrics
- S4 · ISBN, copyright and permissions & S5 · From manuscript to print
- LunchOff-screen
- S6 · Utilizing AI for DraftingLive demonstration + Q&A (no AI tool needed)
- Writing clinicYour chapter outline, then one sample lesson – in breakout groups
- Critique rotationDr. Gomez visits every group
- Output showcase and closingNext steps to publication; evaluation
Dr. Gomez
Learn textbook writing from a UNESCO textbook specialist – online.
- PhD in Education
- UNESCO Specialist in Curriculum, Textbook and Teacher Guide Development (UNESCO Myanmar)
- Worked with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and wrote textbooks for Myanmar
- Routledge author (2024)
- Delivers every session and the writing-clinic critique himself
Fees per person
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Early birdPay on or before Sat, Nov 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) | ₱2,200 |
| RegularAfter the early-bird date | ₱2,500 |
| StudentCurrently enrolled; valid school ID required | ₱1,900 |
| Group (5+)Per person, 5 or more registering and paying together | ₱2,200 |
Includes the live workshop, e-workbook and templates, the writing-clinic critique and an e-certificate. No meals or printed kit (online). Lampos Publishing issues a BIR-registered official invoice for every payment – by email (free) or hard copy by courier (add-on).
Four steps
- Pay by GCash to 0945 457 6441 (account name Oliver Gomez). Pay the exact amount for your category; groups pay together.
- Screenshot your receipt and note the GCash reference number.
- Fill in the form below and upload the screenshot (JPG, PNG or PDF, max 5 MB).
- Wait for confirmation. We verify within 24 hours and email your seat number; the Zoom link follows two days before your batch (Friday, Dec 4 for Batch 1).
Batch 1 is full? Choose Waitlist / next batch – no payment needed until you are offered a seat. The next batch is on Sun, Dec 13, 2026; later batches are also on Sundays.
Good to know
What do I need on the day?
A laptop or desktop (best), a stable internet connection with a backup, a webcam and microphone, the latest Zoom app, and a learning competency (DepEd) or course syllabus/outcome (CHED) you teach. No AI tool or account is needed.
When do I get the Zoom link?
Confirmed participants get their personal Zoom link by email two days before their batch – on Friday, Dec 4 for Batch 1. The waiting room opens at 7:45 AM; we start at 8:00 AM sharp.
What if Batch 1 is full?
Choose “Waitlist / next batch”. Waitlisted registrants are offered seats first, in the order they registered, starting with the next batch on Sun, Dec 13, 2026; later batches are also on Sundays. You pay only when you are offered a seat.
Do you issue an official invoice?
Yes. Lampos Publishing issues a BIR-registered official invoice – by email (free) or a hard copy by courier (add-on; courier fee [courier fee TBD]).
Refund and transfer policy
If you cancel at least 3 days before your batch date, we will refund your payment in full. After that, payments can no longer be refunded, but you may transfer your registration to the next batch. To cancel or transfer, email lampospublishing@gmail.com with your reference code.
Recording policy
The workshop is not recorded and there is no replay. Please plan to join live on Zoom for the whole day.
Certificate
Certificates are given to participants who attend at least 80% of the workshop and submit their writing-clinic outputs (chapter outline and sample lesson).
Choose an e-certificate (free) or a hard copy by courier (add-on). Please type your name exactly as it should appear.
Zoom house rules
Join with your registered name; keep your microphone muted unless speaking; cameras on during the clinic when possible; do not share your Zoom link.
Questions? We’re happy to help.
- lampospublishing@gmail.com
- FB: Lampos Publishing (Messenger)
- 0969 479 8631 (text only, no calls)
