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[Calendar]Upcoming Events
Training by SBC Academy
Introduction to Literary Translation
The workshop will address the mindsets and issues underlying the process of literary translation and is ideal for aspiring translators. Website
17:30 by Singapore Book Council
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
Programmes by SBC
Get ready for a day filled with fun storytelling, writing and drawing activities! Join some of our beloved children’s book writers and illustrators online as they show us how to do dramatised storytelling, write wacky poems, learn about emotions and out-draw each other in an epic illustrators' battle! Light up your day with all these free activities as kidlit comes alive! Website
Training by SBC Academy
Based on a True Story: Writing Compelling Literary Non-Fiction
Learn how to write compelling true stories, from family memoirs to true crime from the author of a New York Times Bestseller! Website
Festivals by SBC
Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2020
The Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) is an annual festival that promotes and advocates the creation, development and appreciation of quality Asian stories for children and young adults. Website
Training by SBC Academy
Introduction to Storytelling I
Step into the world of storytelling with two 7-hour workshops facilitated by Sheila Wee. Website
Training by SBC Academy
Introduction to Storytelling II
Find out more about the storytelling process and create stories that reflect your own storytelling voice and style 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
