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Is My Book Agent Ready? Editing your Manuscript for submission to an agent
Are you editing your work day and night with little direction? Join Smita Khanna in this talk as she guides you through the process of self-editing, both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts Website
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Menulis Fiksyen Melayu Dengan Cara Okky Madasari
For those who want to write fiction, mastering writing short story and novel, and dream of becoming a published writer, or simply want to enhance writing skills, this is a perfect opportunity with an award-winning and best-selling author in town Website
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Editing for the International English Market
Anya Goncharova, a literary agent working with Peony Literary Agency and Tender Leaves Translations and a former editor at Penguin Random House North Asia, will share insights into what international editors are looking for in your work and provide information on how to prepare your manuscript for submission. Website
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Introduction to Literary Translation
The course will cover questions related to the process of literary translation including the making of a literary translation, translating difficulties and the making of the translator. Participants will discuss the mindsets underlying the process of literary translation and the strategies specific to the literary translation process. Website
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S.E.A. Write Talks 2020: 邂逅南洋图像 ——当华语语系遇上东南亚多元文学
With the COVID-19 pandemic on the rise, this session has been postponed to 4 July. 亚细安10国共有11种官方语言，文学也多语文化。 但是，除了新加坡，华文都不是这些国家的官方语言。 当华文写作者与东南亚其他语文写作者共聚一堂，他们如何相处？ 其他语文写作者对华语语系文学了解多少？ ASEAN has 10 country members and 11 official languages, boasting a diverse range of literatures and cultures. However, among these countries, only Singapore uses Chinese as an official language. When our Chinese language authors meet their counterparts from Southeast Asia, how do they interact? And how much do these writers, writing in different languages, know about Chinese literature in Singapore? Website
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Based on a True Story: Writing Compelling Literary Non-Fiction
In this workshop, participants will learn how to investigate and tell true stories in entertaining ways under the guidance of Paul French, author of a number of acclaimed books including Midnight in Peking and City of Devils. French will also talk about researching family histories in China and using unexpected sources to get at the essence of an era. Website
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Introduction to Storytelling I
Step into the world of storytelling with two 7-hour workshops facilitated by Sheila Wee. Gain a firm grounding in storytelling skills and leave ready to tell a story. The first session is a general introduction to storytelling. All attendees are given the choice to attend either sessions or both, with the second session recommended for participants with storytelling experience. Website
[Blog]Newsworthy
A PICTURE THAT WAS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS [Dec 31]
By Wee Li Shyen Diploma in Creative Writing for Television & New Media Singapore Polytechnic A photo of Sun Yat Sen in his family home was the inspiration for Tjio Kayloe’s first book (Photo of Tjio Kayloe by Wee Li Shyen) An aged photo sparked one man’s inspiration and kicked off a five-year journey…Details
CREATING COMMUNITIES THROUGH WRITING [Dec 31]
By Raine Koh Diploma in Creative Writing for TV and New Media Singapore Polytechnic Poet Theophilus Kwek grew up in a family of doctors but prefers to give back to the community via his writing. (Photo credit: Raine Koh) Theophilus Kwek has come a long way from when he first discovered his passion for writing. He…Details
THE MAKINGS OF A SINGAPOREAN WRITER [Dec 31]
By Hidayah Iskandar Diploma in Creative Writing for TV and New Media Singapore Polytechnic Tan Hwee Hwee’s novels have brought her accolades but fiction writing is on hold for now because she says the process make her feel so lonely. (Photo credit: Hidayah Iskandar) Novelist, journalist, editor, copywriter. As…Details
