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29
May
2023
Mon

Internationalising Publishing: Rights, Digital Innovation and Global Sales

10.00 AM - 4.30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Publishing | SBC Academy

A half-day workshop for publishers looking to expand their publishing business and grow their reach in the global market

20
May
2023
Sat

பழைய குளம் (The Old Pond)

1PM - 3PM | Punggol Regional Library

Writing | The Writers Series

இந்தப் பயிலரங்கின் வழி கிராமிய பொழுதுகளை நினைவூட்டுதல்.

Reminisce the kampong days through this haiku workshop.

13
May
2023
Sat

Introduction To Storytelling I & II

9:30AM – 5:45PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Storytelling | SBC Academy

Interested in storytelling but don't know where to start? These workshops by professional storyteller Sheila Wee are for you.
06
May
2023
Sat

Tyger, Tyger, Burning Bright – Reliving Punggol’s past in a POV poetry workshop

1PM - 3PM | Punggol Regional Library

Writing | The Writers Series

Relive Punggol’s past in this poetry workshop.

06
May
2023
Sat

A Literary Trail Through Punggol's Progress

4:30PM - 6:30PM | Punggol Regional Library

Writing | The Writers Series

Come on a literary journey of the transformation of Punggol.

04
May
2023
Thu

Crime Writing 101: Research and Craft

Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | SBC Academy

A four-week workshop series that will encourage participants to create their own crime fiction stories and to emphasise the importance of historical research and archival resources in their writing process.

22
Apr
2023
Sat

Book Launch: Short Tongue 短舌

2PM – 3.30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Translation

Join us for the launch of Rosetta Cultures' first bilingual collection, Short Tongue 短舌 (Bilingual Edition) by the poet, Wang Mun Kiat, and translated by Daryl Lim Wei Jie.

15
Apr
2023
Sat

Make Your Own Poetry Zine

4PM - 6PM | Punggol Regional Library

Writing | The Writers Series

Explore visual literacy through poetry and create a zine.

16
Apr
2022
Sat

Aspiring Tamil Writers and their Literary Space – Panel with GPA 2021 Tamil Language Winners

In-person at The Arts House

Sing Lit: Read Our World

Tamil language Golden Point Award 2021 winners will share about their writing journey, highlighting the works or authors that inspired them and how th...
13
Apr
2023
Thu

Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing

7:30PM – 9:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Publishing | SBC Academy

For anyone interested in the self-publishing scene in Singapore, whether they are aspiring authors, seasoned writers, or publishing professionals.

 

08
Apr
2023
Sat

How to be a Picture Book Author-Illustrator

9AM - 6PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | SBC Academy

A full-day workshop to start participants off in their journey to become a published picture book author-illustrator.

01
Apr
2023
Sat

Introduction to World of Crime Writing

10AM - 1PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | SBC Academy

This workshop will aim to provide a greater understanding of the world of crime writing: A broad overview of the history of crime fiction and nonfi...
30
Mar
2023
Thu

Prepare and Pitch to Literary Agent

6:30PM – 9:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Publishing | SBC Academy

Pitching to a Literary Agent: A Workshop with Bestselling Author Lauren Ho and Her Agent, Katelyn Detweiler.

25
Mar
2023
Sat

Book Launch: "Diasporic" + "Clan"

2:30PM – 4PM | 367 Joo Chiat Road

Translation | SBC Academy

Join us for the launch of Yeo Wei Wei’s Diasporic + Clan, a two-part collection that features her translations, transcreations, and adaptations of Soon Ai Ling’s short story collection "人也•女也".

18
Mar
2023
Sat

Poetry Intensive: The Stages of Poetic Creation

Online

Writing | SBC Academy

From the triggering moment, to its development and to the final form - be guided in the unfolding of the writing process of poetry.
02
Mar
2023
Thu

华文书籍的编辑与出版 (线上)

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Online

Publishing | SBC Academy

Editing and Publishing in the Chinese Markets

25
Feb
2023
Sat

Play & Pedagogy: 2 Models for Educational Practitioners

9.30PM – 12PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | SBC Academy

 Play and Pedagogy: 2 models for Educational Practitioners is a workshop designed for educational practitioners in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Delve deeper into how educators can deliver content and positively motivate learners in the classroom through games.

11
Feb
2023
Sat

Build Your Brand

10.00 AM – 11.30 AM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | SBC Academy

How can authors or writers maximise the use of their social media platform to enhance their brand and grow their reach?

 

29
Nov
2022
Tue

Disrupting the Markets: Publishing Translated Literature

7.30PM – 9PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Publishing | Programmes

Disrupting the Markets: Publishing Translated Literature will help emerging translators and writers gain more insight about rights and resources that can help them navigate around the industry. 

 

04 - 27
Nov
2022
Fri - Sun

[email protected] Writers Festival 2022

Singapore Book Council Training Room

Singapore Writers Festival

We've collaborated with Singapore Writers Festival to bring you a slew of SEA Focus programmes. Click onto the individual programmes to find out more ...
03
Nov
2022
Thu

How to Get and Stay Published

7.30PM – 9PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Publishing | Programmes

How to Get and Stay Published will guide writers through the process of turning those word documents on their computers into books on bookstore shelves. 

 

31
Oct
2022
Mon

Scholastic Asian Book Award (SABA)

5.00pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Scholastic Asian Book Award

The Scholastic Asian Book Award (SABA) is a joint initiative between Singapore Book Council (SBC) and Scholastic Asia. To promote Asian experiences and expression in creative and innovative forms, this award recognises writers of Asian origin whose manuscripts have the potential to share uniquely Asian experiences of life, spirit, and thinking with the rest of the world.

29
Oct
2022
Sat

The Art of Horror Poetry

2 PM – 5 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

Get in touch with your fears and bring out your dark side. Write poetry with plenty of verve and a dash of horror.

24
Sep
2022
Sat

Keynote: Moving Forward with Literary Translation

9 AM – 10.30 AM (SGT) | Online

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

With an increased advocacy for the publishing of translated works and for the recognition of translators, what changes can emerging and established tr...
24
Sep
2022
Sat

Translating for the Stage

11.30 AM – 12.30 PM (SGT) | Play Den, The Arts House

Singapore Translation Symposium | Programmes

This panel features dramaturgs who have adapted literary works into a different genre to be performed in a different language from the original. They ...
24
Sep
2022
Sat

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literary Translation

3 PM – 4 PM (SGT) | Online

Singapore Translation Symposium | Programmes

How can literary translators leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to aid their work, or will such technologies eventually phase out the ...
24
Sep
2022
Sat

Judging Translated Literary Works

4.30 PM – 6.00 PM (SGT) | Online

Singapore Translation Symposium | Programmes

What goes into the judging of translated literary works? Issues about the work’s merit in its original language and the judges' knowledge of the sourc...
24
Sep
2022
Sat

Let's Translate: Translation Circle!

1.30 PM – 2.45 PM (SGT) | Play Den, The Arts House

Singapore Translation Symposium | Programmes

Looking to challenge yourself? Keen to try your hand at literary translation? We invite you to be a part of this Translation Circle! Bring a friend, w...
15
Sep
2022
Thu

The Birth of a Book Cover Concept

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Online

Others

Translate words into visual concepts in the making of book covers with Xavier Comas. 
10
Sep
2022
Sat

Introduction to Webtoons Storytelling

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | Storytelling

An introduction to webtoons, sequential art storytelling, and their differences.
03 & 10
Sep
2022
Sat & Sat

Travel Writing Essentials: An Experiential Workshop & Trip to Ubin

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (3 Sep) 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (10 Sep) | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

Travelling is back. And it’s never too late to realize your lifelong dream of becoming a travel writer! Travel and write about Pulau Ubin.
20
Aug
2022
Sat

Haiga Art Workshop: Create Poetry & Art of Places You Love

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

Learn how to create haiga art – composing haiku accompanied with a sketch – that captures special memories of a place you love.
13
Aug
2022
Sat

Demystify the Process of Writing your First Historical Fiction Novel

9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

Demystifying the intimidating journey of writing a historical fiction novel, Wesley introduces to participants an easy-to-follow step by step guide on how to develop your story idea and research into a novel.
16
Jul
2022
Sat

How To Go From Reader To Reviewer

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

You've read the book - now you want to share your thoughts about it. Learn the dos and don'ts of writing book reviews, whether for professional publications or social media.
16
Jul
2022
Sat

Publishing in the Mother Tongue Language

10am – 11.30am (SGT) | Virtual

SBC Academy

Be up to date with the trends in the publishing scene for Chinese, Malay and Tamil picture books in Singapore. Find out what works and what publishers...
02
Jul
2022
Sat

Wordless Picture Books with Geraldine Teo-Zuzarte

9am – 11am (SGT) | Virtual

SBC Academy

 "Every picture tells a story" - this quote was widely used in the U.S.A. in the early 20th century especially in advertisement campaigns throughout t...
25
Jun
2022
Sat

Ecopoetry as a Way of Inhabiting Earth with Attention & Care

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | SBC Academy

Introduction to Ecopoetry - the genre of environmental poetry with Esther Vincent, author of Red Earth (2021)

12 - 09
Jun - Jul
2022
Sun - Sat

绘本游艺玚—0-6岁图画书创作工作坊 / Writing Picture Books - Chinese

9.30am – 12.30pm (SGT) | Virtual

SBC Academy

走进绘本创作游艺场,藉由绘本认识与特色探讨、具体步骤与技能引领,尽情挥洒想象力,创作你的精彩绘本。 透过绘本认识与特色探讨,开启绘本创作的发想与兴趣。 通过绘本创作的具体引领,创作引人入胜的绘本。 藉由绘本创作体验,更能亲近绘本,落实在亲子共读与教学的有效运用。 扶植在地绘本作家,丰富在...
11
Jun
2022
Sat

Serlahkan Penulis Buku Bergambar Dalam Diri Anda! / Writing Picture Books - Malay

9.30am – 12.30pm (SGT) | Virtual

SBC Academy

Inilah masa yang menarik untuk menjadi penulis buku kanak-kanak bagi generasi kemuka. Walaupun cerita dongeng tetap disayangi, sudah tiba masanya untu...
11 - 19
Jun
2022
Sat - Sun

சேர்ந்து உருவாக்கலாம்: சிறுவர்களுக்கான படப் புத்தகங்கள் / Writing Picture Books - Tamil

9.30am – 12.30pm (SGT) | Virtual

SBC Academy

சிறுவர் படப் புத்தங்கங்களை நாம் உருவாக்குவதன் மூலம் அவர்களுக்கு தமிழின் மேல் உள்ள ஆர்வத்தை காலத்திற்கும் வளரவைக்க முடியும். ஏனெனில், ஒரு நல்ல கதை நம் ...
04
Jun
2022
Sat

Learning with Picture Books

10am – 12pm (SGT) | Virtual

SBC Academy

The window for optimal language development is in the early childhood years. Picture books are wonderful building blocks for promoting literacy, vocab...
04
Jun
2022
Sat

Illustrate Your Story

2pm – 5pm (SGT) | Virtual

SBC Academy

This programme examines the role of illustrations in a picture book in the following three segments: I love picture books! An overview of the diffe...
18
May
2022
Wed

The Relationship Between Literature and Visual Art: Making Book Covers

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Online

Others

Understanding the relationships between texts and visuals by exploring the creation of book cover design in unison with literature.
23 & 24
Apr
2022
Sat & Sun

Picture Book Matters with Eva Wong Nava and Debasmita Dasgupta 2022

3:00PM – 7:00PM | Online

Writing

Over one weekend, participants will learn step-by-step, through a number of interactive online sessions, how picture books of all genres, including graphic novels as well as silent picture books, are created.

16
Apr
2022
Sat

A Conversation with Latha About Her Writing

In-person at The Arts House

Sing Lit: Read Our World | Sing Lit: Read Our World Featured

A conversation with an established writer and poet moderated by Nepolian diving into what drives her writing in the context of the current literary sc...
20 & 27
Mar
2022
Sun & Sun

Translating Multicultural Contexts with Christina Ng

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Translation

Delve into the theory and practical aspects of translating contexts:  form your own translation philosophy and ethics, and workshop your texts with others to learn various strategies to approach cultural issues in your texts

19
Mar
2022
Sat

The Making of Poetry: Editing and Revising

Singapore Book Council Training Room

SBC Academy | Others

Explore the process of rewriting, honing, and revision involved in bringing a poem to a realized, publishable form.

 

08
Mar
2022
Tue

Kem Menulis Puisi Melayu

Online

Sing Lit: Read Our World | Sing Lit: Read Our World Featured

Kenali keindahan di sebalik penulisan puisi Melayu bersama mereka yang arif dan mapan. Pelajari tentang alat-alat sastera yang akan dapat meningkatkan mutu penulisan kreatif anda.

01
Jan
1970
Thu

Malay Poetry Writing Bootcamp

Online

Sing Lit: Read Our World

Get to know the beauty of poetry writing in Malay with experts from the field. Learn more about the literary devices that will improve your creative writing skills.

05
Mar
2021
Fri

阅读续航力 – 从选对幼儿的书开始 / Tips for Choosing Picture Books for Your Child (Postponed)

10 AM | via Zoom

Reading

Learn how you can cultivate the love of reading in your child by choosing the right picture books for them.

19 - 12
Feb - Mar
2022
Sat

Short Story Intensive: Developing Your Craft

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

Emerge from the workshop with a better grasp of fiction writing so that you can create more engaging short stories.

01
Jan
1970
Thu

Hadiah Sastera Singapura 2022

18 February 2022, 6pm (SGT) | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Singapore Literature Prize | Awards

Sayembara dwitahunan ini dibuka kepada warganegara dan penduduk tetap Singapura yang mana karya fiksyen, puisi, dan bukan fiksyen kreatif mereka telah...
01
Jan
1970
Thu

新加坡文学奖 2022

18 February 2022, 6pm (SGT) | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Singapore Literature Prize | Awards

这项每两年举办一次的比赛现已接受新加坡公民或永久居民报名参赛。属于小说、诗歌或非虚构写作类并于指定期间内出版的创作文体均有资格参赛。作品应以新加坡四种官方语文(华文、英文、马来文或淡米尔文)其中一种撰写。 让我们一起重温新加坡文学奖2020的颁奖典礼盛况及其他活动!您也可以进一步认识新加坡文学奖2...
01
Jan
1970
Thu

சிங்கப்பூர் இலக்கியப் பரிசு 2022

18 பிப்ரவரி 2022, 6pm (SGT) | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Singapore Literature Prize | Awards

ஈராண்டுக்கு ஒருமுறை நடைபெறும் இந்தப் போட்டியில் சிங்கப்பூர் குடிமக்களும் நிரந்தரவாசிகளும் கலந்துகொள்ளலாம். சிங்கப்பூரின் நான்கு அதிகாரத்துவ மொழிகளான ச...
01
Jan
1970
Thu

Singapore Literature Prize 2022

Singapore Book Council Training Room

Awards | Singapore Literature Prize

This biennial competition is open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents whose works of fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction have been pub...
01
Jan
1970
Thu

Sing Lit: Read Our World

Singapore Book Council Training Room

Sing Lit: Read Our World

Sing Lit: Read Our World has expanded into a year-round movement. Through a slate of hybrid, multi-media community programmes; we will bring Singapore...
11
Dec
2021
Sat

Introduction to Manga Storytelling

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Singapore Book Council

Writing

Dive into the world of manga storytelling with Singapore-based mangaka, Foo Swee Chin

04
Dec
2021
Sat

Page-To-Stage Workshop: Adapting Short Fiction with Alfian Sa'at

1PM – 4PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

SBC Academy | Writing

Join playwright Alfian Sa'at uncover the dramatic and theatrical potential of prose and learn how to turn a short story into a play
28
Nov
2021
Sun

Page-To-Stage Workshop: Adapting History with Jean Tay

2PM – 5PM | Centre 42

SBC Academy | Writing

Join playwright Jean Tay for this two-part workshop and learn how to translate an idea, inspired by historical events for the stage

27
Nov
2021
Sat

Common to Compelling: Make Ordinary Characters Memorable

9:30AM-12:30PM | Singapore Book Council

Writing

Discover what makes characters come alive for authors and readers, and learn to apply this in your own writing.

25
Nov
2021
Thu

New Copyright Act: How the Changes will Affect Writers and Content Creators

10:30AM-11:30AM | via Facebook Live

Publishing

A major overhaul of the Singapore Copyright Act is expected in November this year - with new rights given to copyright owners and creators, and new exceptions to copyright infringement that will benefit users. 

24
Nov
2021
Wed

Page-To-Stage: Adapting Sing Lit to Singapore Theatre

7:30PM – 9:00PM | via Zoom

SBC Academy | Writing

Master the art of adapting literary texts to onstage plays with the help of an engaging panel and a series of workshops!

20
Nov
2021
Sat

Food Writing - With a Purpose

9:30AM – 12:30PM | via Zoom

Writing

Go beyond overused buzzwords and romanticised cliches overheard on a food travel programme in this interactive workshop and learn to cultivate your food writing voice by first exploring answers to basic questions.

15
Nov
2021
Mon

Puisirama (Poetry in Motion) 2021

Online

Sing Lit: Read Our World

PUISIRAMA 2021 is inspired by three poems: Angkara Gemilang Dadah (The Repercussions of Drugs) by Faridah Taib, Topeng (Mask) by Khaziah Yem and Nyony...
15
Nov
2021
Mon

Puisirama 2021

Online

Sing Lit: Read Our World | Sing Lit: Read Our World Featured

Budaya Kehidupan Menyantun Etika Peradaban

29
Oct
2021
Fri

Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award

Online

Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award

The Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award (HABA) is presented biennially to an outstanding children’s book written by a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident.

Meet the winners of HABA here!

23
Oct
2021
Sat

The Art of Self-Care: The Beauty of Journaling

9:30AM – 12:30PM | via Zoom

Writing

How does one find one’s centre in the world today? Find out how to write yourself into a state of wellbeing with author Desmond Kon

14
Oct
2021
Thu

Ask- Me Conversation with a Literary Agent

5:00PM – 6:00PM | via Zoom

SBC Academy | Publishing

Join Jacaranda Agency's founding partner Jayapriya Vasudevan as she provides tips on how to get your manuscript ready for submission.

18
Sep
2021
Sat

Getting Started on Your Family Story

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | SBC Academy

Organise and preserve treasured items and memories, search for family history through online databases, and share your family stories.

28
Aug
2021
Sat

Introduction to Storytelling II

9:30AM – 5:45PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room (no lift to this venue)

Storytelling | Reading

This is the second module of a two-module introduction to storytelling course. Gain a deeper understanding of the storytelling process and create stories that reflect your own storytelling voice and style.

21
Aug
2021
Sat

Introduction to Storytelling I

9:30AM – 5:45PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Storytelling | Reading

Get a comprehensive understanding of stories and storytelling with professional storyteller Sheila Wee. These two-module workshops will provide hands-on training in a warm and supportive group environment and equip participants with the tools and confidence to tell their stories.

14
Aug
2021
Sat

Embark on Your Travel (Writing)

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | SBC Academy

Get tips from Amazon #1 bestselling travel book author, Shivaji Das and embark on your journey!

10 - 31
Jul
2021
Sat

Triumphant: Developing a Short Memoir about Overcoming the Odds

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

Are you inspired to write a short memoir but are uncertain about how to write down your reflections in a cohesive and engaging manner? Join experienced writer-editor Verena Tay in this short course and complete that short memoir under her guidance.

24
Jun
2021
Thu

The Podcasting Way

4:00PM – 6:00PM | Online

Publishing | SBC Academy

Ever wanted to make a podcast? No idea where to start? Nat Amoore, children’s author and podcast host, will take you through the basics of creating your podcast content.

02
Jun
2021
Wed

Translation & Adaptation - Exploring Possibilities

7:30PM – 9:00PM | Various online platforms

Programmes

Facilitated by Zelda Tatiana Ng of GroundZ-0 原。空間 a Singapore-based, multilingual, intercultural and interdisciplinary space that aims to explore and produce thought-provoking works, this programme serves as a platform to experiment with the translation and adaptation of print to stage.

Submit a proposal of your plans to either translate or adapt the poem "Quiet" by Eleanor Wong and get a chance to present it to audiences in Singapore and the region.

Find out more here.

10 - 18
Apr
2021
Sat - Sun

Picture Book Matters with Eva Wong Nava and Debasmita Dasgupta

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Online

Writing

Through this series of online workshops, participants will learn how picture books of all genres, including graphic novels as well as silent picture books, are created for the traditional publishing market.

There will be a one-to-one manuscript critique session with the facilitators as part of the course.

27
Mar
2021
Sat

Reveal: The Art of Showing

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing

What does the adage ‘Show, don’t tell’ really mean? What is its relevance? How do you actually apply it? This hands-on workshop will lead you to some answers!

17
Mar
2021
Wed

Translation & Adaptation - Navigating Languages and Cultures

7:30PM – 9:00PM | Online

Translation

How does translation play out on stage? Join this free panel with these notable theatre practitioners as they reveal how original work is adapted for audiences in a different language.

13
Mar
2021
Sat

Seize the Day: A Celebration of Yeng Pway Ngon (活在当下: 英培安追思会)

10:00AM – 12:00PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes

Join us in a celebration of the late Cultural Medallion and Singapore Literature Prize winner 英培安 (Yeng Pway Ngon). Writers, translators and publishers will gather to reflect on his life and contributions to the literary arts scene, delving into his works and beliefs, as well as his impact on writers and readers today. The late Mr Yeng wrote close to 30 works, including acclaimed novels such as《騷動》(Unrest, 2002),《我與我自己的二三事》(Trivialities About Me and Myself, 2006) and《画室》(Art Studio, 2011), which all won the Singapore Literature Prize.

Join the live stream here.

06
Mar
2021
Sat

Jom Bercerita!

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Storytelling | Reading

Ingin bercerita dalam Bahasa Melayu tapi tidak tahu bagaimana untuk mula? Mari ikuti bengkel pengenalan oleh Jumaini Ariff @ Nek Selampit, pencerita profesional Singapura dan mulakan pengembaraan anda sebagai seorang pencerita.

07
Jan
2021
Thu

The Final Steps: Literary Translation Workshop

8:00PM – 9:00PM | Online

Translation

This course will equip translators with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for publication with top international publishing houses.

19
Dec
2020
Sat

A Single Swallow - In Conversation with the Author, Translator and Editor

10:00AM – 11:00AM | Online

Translation

Author Zhang Ling, translator Shelly Bryant, and editor Liza Darnton share their experiences working together on A Single Swallow.

17
Dec
2020
Thu

Embracing the Weird: Writing Speculative Fiction

3:00PM – 4:30PM | Online

Writing

Embracing the weird in your writing means taking risks and breaking rules. Let's explore how writing in unusual ways can unlock creativity.

20
Nov
2020
Fri

Silver Stories

3:00PM – 5:00PM | Online

Storytelling | Reading

Let’s celebrate the Silver Generation! Get hands-on tips on how to connect, or reconnect with the senior loved ones around you.

07
Nov
2020
Sat

Introduction to Storytelling II

9:30AM – 5:45PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Reading

The second of a two-part workshop, this is available as part of a bundle for participants who have attended Introduction to Storytelling I and would...
31
Oct
2020
Sat

Introduction to Storytelling I

9:30AM – 5:45PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Reading

Step into the world of storytelling with two 7-hour workshops facilitated by Sheila Wee. Gain a firm grounding in storytelling skills and leave read...
16
Oct
2020
Fri

S.E.A. Write Award

3.00pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

S.E.A. Write Award

Since 1979, the S.E.A. Write Award, or the Southeast Asian Writers Award, has been presented annually to poets and writers in Southeast Asia. 

30
Sep
2020
Wed

Translation, Interpretation, Adaptation

8:00PM – 9:30PM | Online

Translation

Spend the evening with authors and translators to celebrate International Translation Day 2020!

24 - 15
Sep - Oct
2020
Thu

The Final Steps: Literary Translation Workshop

7:00PM – 8:30PM | Online

Translation

This workshop has been postponed. Please email us at [email protected] if you have queries or wish to receive more updates on this workshop.
This course will equip translators with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for publication with top international publishing houses.

19
Sep
2020
Sat

《究竟——从生活中汲取写作灵感》线上座谈会

3:00pm – 5:00pm | Zoom

Singapore Literature Prize

12
Sep
2020
Sat

Drawing for a Living

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Online

Writing

If you are an aspiring illustrator and but want to break into the exciting business of freelance illustration, this course is for you!

05
Sep
2020
Sat

Adapting Stories for Performance

9:30AM – 12:30PM | Online

Storytelling | Reading

Learn the strategies of adapting a story to the stage and get an introduction to the basics of dramatic writing with playwright Jean Tay.

27
Aug
2020
Thu

Singapore Literature Prize

8pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Singapore Literature Prize

This biennial competition is open to Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents whose works of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction have been published in Singapore or abroad during a specified period of time in any of Singapore’s four official languages — Chinese, English, Malay, or Tamil.

27
Aug
2020
Thu

Singapore Literature Prize 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony

8:00pm – 9:30pm | Online

Singapore Literature Prize

For the first time in the history of the Singapore Literature Prize (SLP), the awards ceremony will be taking place online and YOU are invited! Fifty-...
20 - 22
Aug
2020
Thu - Sat

The Craft of Writing for YA Readers

9:30AM – 5:30PM | SINGAPORE BOOK COUNCIL TRAINING ROOM

Writing

Are you keen to improve your writing skills with a focus on YA readers? This result driven workshop will help you understand the main elements of writ...
20
Aug
2020
Thu

#AtHomeWithSLP: Diversity in SingLit: What more can be done?

8:00pm – 9:30pm | Facebook Live

Singapore Literature Prize

Is there enough diversity in SingLit? How do we have more different voices and perspectives included in our books? This panel of writers explores some...
13
Aug
2020
Thu

#AtHomeWithSLP: Stories in the time of Coronavirus

8:00pm – 9:30pm | Facebook Live

Singapore Literature Prize

We are living in strange, unsettling times now. These writers have turned to fantasy, realism, or even mythology to tackle the anxieties of urban livi...
12
Aug
2020
Wed

From Page to Stage: 17A Keong Saik Road

7:30PM – 9:00PM | Online

Storytelling | Reading

A panel where the creatives share how the novel 17A Keong Saik Road was brought from page to the stage as a dramatised reading.

11
Aug
2020
Tue

#AtHomeWithSLP: The Pen and the Past

8:00pm – 9:30pm | Facebook Live

Singapore Literature Prize

History is another popular trope in SingLit. What motivates writers to excavate the past and what do they hope to find? These writers will share about...
06
Aug
2020
Thu

#AtHomeWithSLP: Home: Belonging and estrangement

8:00pm – 9:30pm | Facebook Live

Singapore Literature Prize

Why are writers obsessed with the theme of home? Vexing, heartwarming, frustrating, proud. How do they work through their often contradictory feelings...