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12
Jun
2026
Fri

Beyond Skin Deep: Deconstructing Race and Identity

*SCAPE

Programmes | Writers Lab

Join us for a thought-provoking panel session featuring Jess Row, Max Pasakorn and Mysara Aljaru about how stories shape the way we think about race a...
08
Apr
2026
Wed

Getting Published: What Aspiring Writers and Translators Need to Know

Online

Programmes | Writers Lab

Get practical tips, insider insights, and a clear guide to navigating the world of literary translation and publishing. Synopsis This sess...
25
Mar
2026
Wed

Inside the Editor’s Practice: Craft, Collaboration, and the Work Behind the Page

Online Event

Programmes | Writers Lab

What does a literary editor actually do? How are editorial decisions made behind the scenes? Join senior editor and founder of Unfolding Edits, Ana F...
10
Mar
2026
Tue

Behind the Judging Table: What Makes Good Writing

National Library Building

Programmes | Writers Lab

Step inside the world of literary judges and discover what separates good writing from the unforgettable. In this roundtable, former Golden Point Awa...
25
Feb
2026
Wed

Breaking In: How To Write A Query Letter and Get an Agent

Online Event

Programmes | Writers Lab

Securing a literary agent is often the crucial first step on the path to publication. But how do you stand out from the hundreds of query letters that...
05
Feb
2026
Thu

உங்கள் படைப்பை வெளியிடுவது எப்படி: புதிய எழுத்தாளர்களுக்கான வழிகாட்டி

Online Event

Programmes | Writers Lab

இன்றைய சூழலில், 'வெளியீடு' என்பது வெறும் புத்தகங்கள் மட்டுமல்ல. ஒரு எழுத்தாளரின் பயணம் பெரும்பாலும் இலக்கிய இதழ்கள், இணைய இதழ்கள் அல்லது தொகுப்பு நூல்...
04
Feb
2026
Wed

Menyingkap Dunia Penerbitan

Online Event

Programmes | Writers Lab

Ramai penulis memulakan perjalanan mereka dengan menghantar karya ke jurnal sastera, majalah, atau antologi sebelum menerbitkan buku penuh. Namun, bag...
28
Jan
2026
Wed

Getting Published: What Aspiring Writers Need to Know

Online Event

Programmes | Writers Lab

Publishing opportunities today go far beyond books. Writers often start with literary journals, online magazines, or anthologies before pursuing full-...
22
Jan
2026
Thu

[讲座] 如何出版作品──新锐写作者必须了解的事项

Online Event

Programmes | General

如今,出版的机会远不限于书籍。许多作家从在文学期刊、在线杂志或选集上发表作品开始,再迈向书籍的出版。但该如何选择适合自己的道路,又如何开启这一旅程呢? 在本讲座中,出版人汪來昇将带领参与者了解作品出版的核心要点:从向期刊投稿、探索文学奖项与小型出版社的机会,到最终与经纪人和出版社合作的整个过程。 ...
06
Dec
2025
Sat

Masterclass: Kritikan Cerpen

2PM- 5PM | Permata Singapore

Writers Lab

Bengkel/kelas induk penulisan awam ini menawarkan sesi kritikan berfokus yang menumpukan kepada cerpen pemenang Anugerah Golden Point. Peserta akan te...
06
Dec
2025
Sat

Sembang Sastera: Bersama Dr Mawar Safei

10AM- 12PM | Permata Singapore

Writers Lab

Sesi ceramah awam ini akan mengupas perjalanan penulis daripada inspirasi hingga ke penerbitan, sambil menonjolkan bagaimana penulisan boleh berkemban...
06
Nov
2025
Thu

Bridging Worlds Through Stories: In Conversation with Australian Writers

6pm-7.30pm | Book Bar

Writers Lab

What happens when stories travel beyond their home shores? Join four visiting Australian writers at Book Bar SG as they share their works and creative journeys. This evening of conversation and exchange explores identity, creativity, and the power of literature to connect communities. Reflecting on what it means to write across cultures, the authors will show how stories serve as bridges between people and places.

07
Nov
2025
Fri

SBC at Singapore Writers Festival 2025

Book Bar

Singapore Writers Festival

Reflecting the theme, "Shape of Things to Come", SWF 2025 is guided by a commitment to multilingual programming and inclusivity that represents the ev...
19
Oct
2025
Sun

AI時代的创作者

下午2点 - 4点 | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab

人工智慧的边界或极限我们不得而知,但以目前发展的势头来看,他的资讯整合能力、拟真程度、生产效率对于文学艺术的创作已经产生不可思议的冲击与影响。在未来的世界,创作者要如何看待自己的角色?如何做出贡献?读者又期待怎么样的创作?

也许最终我们要问的,始终是,人类到底和人工智慧或其他生灵有什么不同?

21
Sep
2025
Sun

关于当新作家的对话

下午3点 - 4点 | 城市书房 / Zoom(混合形式)

Programmes | Writers Lab

本次讲座邀请获奖作家黄凯德和梁海彬对谈。除了分享创作起点以及所面临的挑战,凯德将会分享城市书房“我的第一本书”出版计划。海彬则会分享他的写作历程,包括塑造他成长的支持和机会。 讲座由城市书房“第一本书”的作者潘佩冰主持,欢迎对写作或出版有兴趣的朋友出席。   返回“我的第一本书”网页...
27
Aug
2025
Wed

Siri Bengkel Penulisan Cerpen: Sesi 4

8PM- 10PM | Online

Writers Lab

Sama ada anda baru ingin mencuba dunia penulisan fiksyen atau sedang mencari cara untuk memperhalus gaya anda, siri bengkel ini akan membimbing anda s...
16
Aug
2025
Sat

Creating Compelling Picture Books: A Workshop for Aspiring Author-Illustrators

9:30am - 5pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab

Learn to craft picture books! From story writing to character design, and illustration—create your own picture book.

13
Aug
2025
Wed

Siri Bengkel Penulisan Cerpen: Sesi 3

8PM- 10PM | Online

Writers Lab

Sama ada anda baru ingin mencuba dunia penulisan fiksyen atau sedang mencari cara untuk memperhalus gaya anda, siri bengkel ini akan membimbing anda s...
30
Jul
2025
Wed

Siri Bengkel Penulisan Cerpen: Sesi 2

8PM- 10PM | Online

Writers Lab

Sama ada anda baru ingin mencuba dunia penulisan fiksyen atau sedang mencari cara untuk memperhalus gaya anda, siri bengkel ini akan membimbing anda s...
19
Jul
2025
Sat

Introduction to Storytelling

9:30am - 5pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab

Kickstart your storytelling journey with veteran storyteller Sheila Wee in this hands-on workshop that equips you with the skills, confidence, and techniques to tell compelling stories with ease.

16
Jul
2025
Wed

Siri Bengkel Penulisan Cerpen: Sesi 1

8PM- 10PM | Online

Writers Lab

Sama ada anda baru ingin mencuba dunia penulisan fiksyen atau sedang mencari cara untuk memperhalus gaya anda, siri bengkel ini akan membimbing anda s...
28
Jun
2025
Sat

Goodman Arts Centre Open House

10am - 5pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes

Enjoy a wide range of free and free with registration programmes run by SBC at the Goodman Arts Centre Open House!

01
Jan
1970
Thu

SBC x MHF Malay Writers' Residency (English)

Singapore Book Council Training Room

Uncategorised

Jointly organised by the Singapore Book Council (SBC) and the Malay Heritage Foundation (MHF), the SBC x MHF Malay Writers Residency is a new developmental programme designed to support aspiring and emerging Malay-language fiction writers in Singapore.

This six-month pilot programme (July–December 2025) offers selected writers the time, space, and guidance to develop a short story or fiction project in Malay that explores aspects of Malay culture, heritage, or identity.

Participants will benefit from:

  • One-on-one mentorship with an established writer
  • A series of workshops on creative writing to support project development
  • A 4-day writing retreat with a guest foreign writer
  • A final public sharing to showcase their works
  • Community engagement opportunities with the wider literary and heritage networks

If you’re an emerging fiction writer with a story to tell in the Malay language, we warmly invite you to apply.

https://malaywritersres2025.paperform.co/

Limited slots available.

01
Jan
1970
Thu

Program Bimbingan Penulis Melayu SBC x MHF

Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab

Dianjurkan bersama oleh Singapore Book Council (SBC) dan Yayasan Warisan Melayu (MHF), Program Bimbingan Penulis Melayu SBC x MHF merupakan inisiatif pembangunan baharu yang bertujuan menyokong penulis fiksyen bahasa Melayu yang sedang meningkat naik atau baru bermula di Singapura.

Program edisi pertama ini akan berlangsung selama enam bulan ini (Julai–Disember 2025) untuk memberi peluang kepada penulis terpilih untuk mendapatkan ruang, masa, dan bimbingan bagi mengembangkan projek cerpen atau fiksyen dalam bahasa Melayu yang meneroka aspek budaya, warisan, atau identiti Melayu.

Peserta akan menerima manfaat berikut:

  • Bimbingan oleh penulis berpengalaman
  • Bengkel penulisan dan sesi semakan projek
  • Sesi Menulis dalam Rahat selama 4 hari
  • Sesi perkongsian akhir atau pementasan untuk meraikan hasil karya
  • Peluang untuk berinteraksi bersama komuniti dalam rangkaian sastera dan warisan

Jika anda seorang penulis fiksyen dengan kisah yang ingin disampaikan dalam bahasa Melayu, kami jemput anda untuk menyertai program ini.

https://malaywritersres2025.paperform.co/

Tempat adalah terhad.

21
Mar
2025
Fri

Turning Memory to Story: A Creative Writing Workshop

10:30am - 12:30pm | National Library Building

Programmes | YWL 2025

Join a workshop with award-winning author Prasanthi Ram to craft stories and deepen your narrative writing skills.

21
Mar
2025
Fri

Create Your Own Poetry Zine: A Hands-On Workshop

2pm - 4pm | National Library Building

Programmes | YWL 2025

Discover the art of zine-making in this workshop with poet Mok Zining and artist Mary Bernadette Lee. Learn to craft personal poetry, explore visual storytelling, and create your own 8-page zine. Perfect for beginners and creatives eager to blend text and visuals in unique, expressive ways.

21
Mar
2025
Fri

Introduction to Podcasting by Wayne Rée & Kyle Ong

10:30am - 12:30pm, 2pm - 4pm | National Library Building

Programmes | YWL 2025

Learn how to write and record an interview, educational and event coverage-styled podcast from the creators of the hit Mediacorp series, Tales From Incredible Tales.

20
Mar
2025
Thu

Discover Your Poetic Voice: Poetry Writing Workshop

10:30am - 12pm | National Library Building

Programmes | YWL 2025

Join this interactive poetry workshop to discover your unique voice, refine your writing style, and turn creative ideas into powerful poems through guided exercises and expert feedback.

15
Mar
2025
Sat

Exploring Love and Pain: Ideation, Character Design and Narrative Techniques

9:30am - 1pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab

An intensive 2-day creative writing workshop that will guide participants through new ways of ideating and narrating about love and loss.

06
Mar
2025
Thu

Cultural Transnational Identity and the Writer

7pm - 8:30pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab

A talk on Xu Xi (許素細)'s own experience on writing and publishing as a Hong Kong-New York transnational, whose footprints are stamped into both cities.

28
Feb
2026
Sat

Fire Walk With Me: Putting a Poetry Manuscript Together

10am - 1:30pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab

Join award-winning poet Yeow Kai Chai in this 3-week workshop as he guides you through editing, rewriting, and polishing your manuscript for publishers. Refine your creative spark, hone your skills, and take the next step in your poetic journey.

21
Feb
2025
Fri

Be the Leader, I can Thrive!

9 am - 5 pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Teachers | Little Campus

Be equipped with skills and confidence you need to address challenging behaviours while maintaining a positive and supportive atmosphere in the classroom!

05
Feb
2025
Wed

Lunch and Learn: Engaging and Teaching Young Learners Through Stories

2pm - 2:45pm | Online

Teachers | Little Campus

Let's make storytelling and story reading sessions fun for both our audience and ourselves!

15
Jan
2025
Wed

Process, Publication, & Perspective: A conversation between Jemimah Wei and Wen-yi Lee

7:30pm - 9pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | Writers Lab

Fireside Chat with Jemimah Wei and Wen-yi Lee about their writing process and publication trajectories, writing deeply Singaporean novels for international audiences, and navigating differences in genre and expectations along the way.

12
Dec
2024
Thu

Adventurers Bring Stories Alive

9 am - 5 pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Teachers

Enhance your storytelling skills to engage and connect with your litle ones in the classroom!

07
Dec
2024
Sat

Embracing Possibility: A workshop on magical thinking and magical realism

10am - 1pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | Writers Lab

An introductory workshop for writers struggling with ideation, plot mechanics, or unlocking new pathways into their imagination.

19
Oct
2024
Sat

How You Say What You Say is Part of What You Mean

10am - 1pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room, Goodman Arts Centre Block E #03-32

Programmes | Writers Lab

A discussion of the foundational terms of "creative writing" and a group-reading exercise of a seminal piece of literature.

28
Sep
2024
Sat

An Unsual Intimacy

3.30 PM – 5 PM (SGT) | Blue Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

 Yang Quee Yee has been acknowledged as the expert in compiling Malay-Chinese-English dictionaries in various combinations. This is the launch of his ...
28
Sep
2024
Sat

Breaking Through: How Emerging Translators Build Their Careers

2 PM – 3 PM (SGT) | Blue Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  How can emerging translators successfully navigate their careers? Is it through mentorship programmes, working with literary agents, or other avenu...
28
Sep
2024
Sat

Translating Plays: A Conversation with Haresh Sharma & Saleem Hadi

11.30 AM – 1 PM (SGT) | Blue Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

    Join acclaimed playwright Haresh Sharma and Saleem Hadi on the collaborative process of translating and adapting works across languages and cult...
28
Sep
2024
Sat

Opening Panel: To Be Faithful or Not To Be Faithful?

9.45 AM – 11 AM (SGT) | Blue Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  How much should a translator stay true to the source text? This panel brings together translators to discuss the nuances of fidelity in translation...
26
Sep
2024
Thu
18
Sep
2024
Wed

Getting Your Work Published: A Guide for Emerging Writers and Translators

7:30pm - 9pm | Zoom

Programmes | Writers Lab

Learn how to navigate the world of multilingual publishing as a new translator in our online event.

28
Aug
2024
Wed

Between the Lines - An Insight into Singapore’s Publishing Scene (Chinese)

7:30pm - 9:00pm | Online Event

Programmes | General

A talk about the publishing scene for debut writers. This talk is in Chinese.

24
Aug
2024
Sat

Mastering Fiction Editing with Award-Winning Author Elaine Chiew

10:00am - 1:00pm | SBC Training Room

Programmes | Writers Lab

Take part in a series of live editing sessions facilitated by acclaimed author Elaine Chiew, and acquire skills for becoming a master in fiction editing.

23
Aug
2024
Fri

如何翻译快乐?| How Does One Translate Joy?

7:30pm - 9:30pm | L16 The Pod, National Library | 100 Victoria St, Singapore 188064

Programmes | General

围绕着《左手的快乐》的跨界对话 | A crossover conversation revolving around The Joy of a Left Hand

20
Aug
2024
Tue

Between the Lines - An Insight into Singapore’s Publishing Scene (Malay)

7:30pm - 9:00pm | Online Event

Programmes | General

A talk about the publishing scene for debut writers. This talk is in Malay.

15
Aug
2024
Thu

Between the Lines - An Insight into Singapore’s Publishing Scene

7:30pm - 9:00pm | Online Event

Programmes | General

A talk about the publishing scene for debut writers.

11
Jul
2024
Thu

From Selection to Celebration - The Impact of Literary Awards

7:00pm - 8:30pm | SBC Training Room

Programmes | General

How do awards shape a writer’s journey and the wider literary landscape? What is a writer’s and reader’s relationship with awards and why does it matter?

Join 2024 Singapore Literature Prize English Fiction judges Cyril Wong and Hsu-Ming Teo as they discuss the role that literary awards play in developing the ecosystem. From selection to celebration, discover how recognition can make writing more accessible, encourage the pursuit of literary excellence, and foster a deeper appreciation for Singaporean literature.

07
Jul
2024
Sun

A Life in Translation with Dr. Vimlesh Kanti Verma

3:00pm - 4:30pm | SBC Training Room

Programmes | General

As part of the Translators Get-Together series, we are hosting a special guest this edition! Hear from Dr Verma's unique experience at the intersection of translation and linguistics. 

06
Jul
2024
Sat

Introduction to Storytelling

9:30am - 5:45pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | Writers Lab

Interested in storytelling but don't know where to start? This one-day course by professional storyteller Sheila Wee is for you.

22
Jun
2024
Sat

Goodman Open House 2024: Teroka Goodman - Sketsa demi Sketsa, Puisi demi Puisi

10:00am - 1:00pm | Singapore Book Council

Writers Lab

Dalam bengkel 3 jam ini, peserta diajak meneroka pertembungan sketsa bandar dan penulisan puisi untuk mengungkap denyut warisan serta bisikan kisah yang tersirat di Goodman Arts Centre. Sesi ini bermula dengan mempelajari seni lakaran untuk menangkapkan nadi tempat tersebut di atas kertas, dari bangunan bersejarah hingga penduduknya. Setelah itu, peserta akan dibimbing oleh seorang penyair untuk menterjemahkan sketsa tersebut menjadi ayat-ayat puitis yang penuh makna. Akhirnya, peserta akan memiliki sketsa dan puisi yang unik dan berjiwa, serta meningkatkan penghargaan mereka terhadap keindahan puisi yang terjalin dalam kegiatan harian dan sejarah tempat tersebut.

23
Mar
2024
Sat

Surat Nan Budiman: Mengenang Jasa Ilham Suratman Markasan

The Arts House

Programmes | General

A Memorial Lecture in Honour of our literary pioneer and Cultural Medallion recipient, Suratman Markasan

23
Mar
2024
Sat

Polish: The Art of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Editing | Writers Lab

Intermediate/advance fiction writers will benefit most from this workshop. Beginner writers, with some writing experience, may also attend.

16
Mar
2024
Sat

How to be a Picture Book Author-Illustrator

Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | Writers Lab

Explore both author and illustrator roles in creating picture books from theory to hands-on exercises in this immersive workshop.

09
Mar
2024
Sat

Fireside Chat: Building and Sustaining Your Writing Life

3.00 PM - 4.30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab | Programmes

An intimate and in-depth conversation about the many paths to becoming a writer.

08
Mar
2024
Fri

Fantasy: From Pages to Portals

National Library Building

Outreach

A fantasy writing workshop

08
Mar
2024
Fri

Capturing the Daily Life in Comics

2.00 pm - 4.30 pm | National Library Building

Outreach

A comics writing workshop

08
Mar
2024
Fri

Poetry: The Voice and the Verse

2.00 pm - 4.00 pm | National Library Building

Outreach

A poetry writing workshop

07 - 10
Mar
2024
Thu - Sun

Young Writers Lab 2024

National Library Building

Programmes

Young Writers Lab (YWL) is our annual developmental platform designed for young writers aged 14 to 18.  Join us this year as we embark on an immersiv...
07 - 10
Mar
2024
Thu - Sun

Young Writers Lab 2024 OLD

10:00am – 1:00pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes

Learn how to improve your story and portfolio to pitch for publication!

17
Feb
2024
Sat

Through a Screen Darkly: Writing Poetry That Keeps You Up at Night

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | Writers Lab

A series of introductory writing workshops aimed at aspiring poets

24
Nov
2023
Fri

Celebrating Our Emerging Voices: Readings by SBC Mentees

8.00 PM - 9.30 PM | Gallery II, The Arts House

Programmes | Writing

Celebrate our emerging voices at this public reading! This programme is presented at the Singapore Writers Festival.

16
Nov
2023
Thu

SBC at Singapore Writers Festival 2023

Gallery II, The Arts House

Singapore Writers Festival

Our programmes at the Singapore Writers Festival spotlight Southeast Asia’s literature, culture and the arts, and will feature presenters from the reg...
28
Oct
2023
Sat

That's Why They Call It A Spell: Practical Magic and Poetry

2.00 - 4.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | Writers Lab

Poetry provides language for things yet unimagined. How can we utilise poetry as a form of reality-making?

26
Oct
2023
Thu

The Poet's Path to International Publishing

7.30 - 9.00 PM | Online

Publishing | Writers Lab

Industry talk (online), designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration necessary to embark on your poet's path globally.

21
Oct
2023
Sat

Humour, Prose and The Third Thing: A Workshop on Writing Humour

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | Writers Lab

Infuse humor into your prose with author Suffian Hakim. Explore joke techniques, situational humor, and beloved comedic characters.

14
Oct
2023
Sat

Ad Astra per Aspera: Science Fiction Writing Workshop

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | Writers Lab

A hands-on science fiction workshop for writers, designed to give an overview of the world of Science Fiction

07
Oct
2023
Sat

Allowing the Words to Flow: the Nuts and Bolts of Translating Poetry with Shash Trevett (Workshop)

4.00 PM - 6.00 PM | Online

Programmes | Translation

A poetry translation workshop conducted by Shash Trevett.

This workshop is organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Foundation.

07
Oct
2023
Sat

Everyone's A Critic: A Review Writing Workshop

2.00 - 5.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | Writers Lab

A basic review writing workshop for participants wanting to learn more about reviewing books and other media.

07
Oct
2023
Sat

Words of Wellness: Celebrating Mental Health Through Writing

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | Writers Lab

Understand how writing can improve your wellbeing.

04
Oct
2023
Wed

I Prompt, Therefore I Am? Writing and Creativity in the Age of AI

7.30 - 9.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | Writers Lab

An introduction to the opportunities and the threats posed by AI to writers and creators.

01
Oct
2023
Sun

Translating Korean Literature: A Conversation with Shanna Tan

2.00 PM – 3.30 PM (SGT) | Living Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  Join this conversation with up-and-coming translator Shanna Tan, who translates from Korean, Chinese and Japanese! Find out more in this session ab...
01
Oct
2023
Sun

Literary Translation: Visibilising the Art

10.00 AM - 11.00 AM (SGT) | Living Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  Literary translation clearly entails creativity, but the labour of innovation can be prone to erasure. What are some practices that can be further ...
01
Oct
2023
Sun

Juggling Culture, History, and Language in Translating Sing Lit

11.30 AM - 12.30 PM (SGT) | Living Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  This panel brings together translators who have all translated English Sing Lit titles into Chinese who will share their personal experiences and i...
30
Sep
2023
Sat

Translating from the Margins

2.00 PM - 3.00 PM (SGT) | Living Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  Translated texts now appear on lists of top international literary prizes. They have also been linked to ongoing debates about capitalism, cultural...
28
Sep
2023
Thu

Of Authors and Agents: A Talk on Publishing and Pitching

7.30 - 9.00 PM | Online

Publishing | Writers Lab

An online talk on the journey into literary representation by Malaysian based Sivagurunathan & Chua Literary Agency

30
Sep
2023
Sat

What’s Next for Literary Translators in the Age of AI?

3.30 PM - 4.30 PM (SGT) | Living Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  With AI's increased prominence, the changing landscape that translators currently face will continue to evolve. As the possibilities of collaborati...
30
Sep
2023
Sat

Call Open Now: The Place of Translation in Literary Journals/Magazines

11.30 AM - 12.30 PM (SGT) | Living Room, The Arts House

Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium

  What place does translation occupy in literary magazines and what exactly are editors looking for when reviewing translations for publication? Is t...
28
Sep
2023
Thu

Wisdom That Sings: The poetry and translations of Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma (Reading Session)

7.30 PM - 9.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | SBC Translator Residency

A reading session by SBC Translator Residency translator-in-residence Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma.

24
Sep
2023
Sun

The Art of Listening: Four Ways to Journey Across Worlds Masterclass

10.00 AM - 5.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | SBC Translator Residency

A full-day literary masterclass conducted by SBC Translator-in-Residence Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma.

 

23
Sep
2023
Sat

An Afternoon of Translation & Transcreation

2.30 PM - 6.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | SBC Translator Residency

A sharing by Zulfadli Rashi and Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma about their translations and transcreations and making works from times past more accessible to a contemporary audience.

15
Sep
2023
Fri

The Writers Social - Sep

7.00 - 9.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab | Programmes

Third edition of writers social evet to connect over our shared passion for the written word. With featured guest.

14
Sep
2023
Thu

Invisible Design – The Subtle Art Of Designing Books

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Others | Writers Lab

An overview of the various types of book design from simple novels and text books through to highly complicated illustrated art books.

19
Aug
2023
Sat

The Night Write - August

6.00 PM - 8.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | Writers Lab

A free write-in and drop-in session where writers can connect, receive guidance, and immerse themselves in a conducive environment to write!

29
Jul
2023
Sat

Crafting Cli-Fi: Fiction For A Sustainable Future

10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writing | Writers Lab

Understand climate fiction and how to write an impactful climate story.

04
Jul
2023
Tue

Literary Translation Workshop

7PM – 10PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Translation | Writers Lab

Interested in venturing into literary translation? This hybrid course by Shelly Bryant caters to emerging literary translators, writers and poets. 
01
Jul
2023
Sat

The Writers Social 2

10.00 AM - 12.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Writers Lab | Programmes

Second edition of writers social evet to connect over our shared passion for the written word. With featured guests.

25
Jun
2023
Sun

《诗以言字》说文吟诗分享会 (Poetry@Chinese Characters – A sharing by author Lee Hock Ming)

1PM - 3PM | Punggol Regional Library

Writing | The Writers Series

诗@古汉字&方言吟诵。

Poetry@ancient ‘hanzi’ with a dialect poetry recital.

24
Jun
2023
Sat

GAC Open House: Prompt Party Writing Challenge

10.00 AM - 5.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | Writers Lab

SBC Programmes for Open House at Goodman Arts Centre!

22
Jun
2023
Thu

16th International Conference On The Short Story In English | Panels @ The Arts House

7.30 PM - 9.30 PM | The Arts House

Programmes | Writing

Check out some of these panels at The Arts House!

17
Jun
2023
Sat

Melukis Potret Esok Dengan Prosa (Paint Tomorrow's Portrait With Prose)

1PM - 3PM | Punggol Regional Library

Writing | The Writers Series

Pelajari cara mencipta kisah spekulatif tentang Punggol dalam 2 jam!

Learn to create speculative tales of Punggol in 2 hours!

17
Jun
2023
Sat

The Night Write

6.00 PM - 8.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Programmes | Writers Lab

A free write-in and drop-in session where writers can connect, receive guidance, and immerse themselves in a conducive environment to write!

10
Jun
2023
Sat

After the Draft: From Manuscript to Marketing

9.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Publishing | Writers Lab

A half-day workshop for writers finishing their draft or have a manuscript ready - take your writing career to the next level!

29
May
2023
Mon

Internationalising Publishing: Rights, Digital Innovation and Global Sales

10.00 AM - 4.30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room

Publishing | Writers Lab

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 | Writers Lab

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 | Writers Lab

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.

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