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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.
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.
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.
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.
Exploring Love and Pain: Ideation, Character Design and Narrative Techniques
9:30am - 1pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room
SBC Academy
An intensive 2-day creative writing workshop that will guide participants through new ways of ideating and narrating about love and loss.
Cultural Transnational Identity and the Writer
7pm - 8:30pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room
SBC Academy
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.
Fire Walk With Me: Putting a Poetry Manuscript Together
10am - 1:30pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room
SBC Academy
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.
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!
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!
Process, Publication, & Perspective: A conversation between Jemimah Wei and Wen-yi Lee
7:30pm - 9pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Programmes | SBC Academy
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.
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!
Embracing Possibility: A workshop on magical thinking and magical realism
10am - 1pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Programmes | SBC Academy
An introductory workshop for writers struggling with ideation, plot mechanics, or unlocking new pathways into their imagination.
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 | SBC Academy
A discussion of the foundational terms of "creative writing" and a group-reading exercise of a seminal piece of literature.
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 ...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...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...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...கோடுகளுக்கு மத்தியில் – சிங்கப்பூர் பதிப்புச்சூழல் குறித்த ஒரு புரிதல்
7.30pm - 9pm | Zoom
Programmes | SBC Academy
A talk about the publishing scene for debut writers. This talk is in Tamil.
Getting Your Work Published: A Guide for Emerging Writers and Translators
7:30pm - 9pm | Zoom
Programmes | SBC Academy
Learn how to navigate the world of multilingual publishing as a new translator in our online event.
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.
Mastering Fiction Editing with Award-Winning Author Elaine Chiew
10:00am - 1:00pm | SBC Training Room
Programmes | SBC Academy
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Introduction to Storytelling
9:30am - 5:45pm | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Others | SBC Academy
Interested in storytelling but don't know where to start? This one-day course by professional storyteller Sheila Wee is for you.
Goodman Open House 2024: Teroka Goodman - Sketsa demi Sketsa, Puisi demi Puisi
10:00am - 1:00pm | Singapore Book Council
SBC Academy
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.
Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award (HABA)
Singapore Book Council Training Room
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!
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
Polish: The Art of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Editing | SBC Academy
Intermediate/advance fiction writers will benefit most from this workshop. Beginner writers, with some writing experience, may also attend.
How to be a Picture Book Author-Illustrator
Singapore Book Council Training Room
Others | SBC Academy
Explore both author and illustrator roles in creating picture books from theory to hands-on exercises in this immersive workshop.
Fireside Chat: Building and Sustaining Your Writing Life
3.00 PM - 4.30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
SBC Academy | Programmes
An intimate and in-depth conversation about the many paths to becoming a writer.
Capturing the Daily Life in Comics
2.00 pm - 4.30 pm | National Library Building
Outreach
A comics writing workshop
Poetry: The Voice and the Verse
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm | National Library Building
Outreach
A poetry writing workshop
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...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!
Through a Screen Darkly: Writing Poetry That Keeps You Up at Night
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Writing | SBC Academy
A series of introductory writing workshops aimed at aspiring poets
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.
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...That's Why They Call It A Spell: Practical Magic and Poetry
2.00 - 4.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Writing | SBC Academy
Poetry provides language for things yet unimagined. How can we utilise poetry as a form of reality-making?
The Poet's Path to International Publishing
7.30 - 9.00 PM | Online
Publishing | SBC Academy
Industry talk (online), designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration necessary to embark on your poet's path globally.
Humour, Prose and The Third Thing: A Workshop on Writing Humour
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Writing | SBC Academy
Infuse humor into your prose with author Suffian Hakim. Explore joke techniques, situational humor, and beloved comedic characters.
Ad Astra per Aspera: Science Fiction Writing Workshop
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Writing | SBC Academy
A hands-on science fiction workshop for writers, designed to give an overview of the world of Science Fiction
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.
Everyone's A Critic: A Review Writing Workshop
2.00 - 5.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Writing | SBC Academy
A basic review writing workshop for participants wanting to learn more about reviewing books and other media.
Words of Wellness: Celebrating Mental Health Through Writing
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Writing | SBC Academy
Understand how writing can improve your wellbeing.
I Prompt, Therefore I Am? Writing and Creativity in the Age of AI
7.30 - 9.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Others | SBC Academy
An introduction to the opportunities and the threats posed by AI to writers and creators.
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...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...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...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 ...Of Authors and Agents: A Talk on Publishing and Pitching
7.30 - 9.00 PM | Online
Publishing | SBC Academy
An online talk on the journey into literary representation by Malaysian based Sivagurunathan & Chua Literary Agency
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...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...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.
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.
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.
The Writers Social - Sep
7.00 - 9.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
SBC Academy | Programmes
Third edition of writers social evet to connect over our shared passion for the written word. With featured guest.
Invisible Design – The Subtle Art Of Designing Books
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Others | SBC Academy
An overview of the various types of book design from simple novels and text books through to highly complicated illustrated art books.
The Night Write - August
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Programmes | SBC Academy
A free write-in and drop-in session where writers can connect, receive guidance, and immerse themselves in a conducive environment to write!
Crafting Cli-Fi: Fiction For A Sustainable Future
10.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Writing | SBC Academy
Understand climate fiction and how to write an impactful climate story.
Literary Translation Workshop
7PM – 10PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Translation | SBC Academy
The Writers Social 2
10.00 AM - 12.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
SBC Academy | Programmes
Second edition of writers social evet to connect over our shared passion for the written word. With featured guests.
《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.
GAC Open House: Prompt Party Writing Challenge
10.00 AM - 5.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Programmes | SBC Academy
SBC Programmes for Open House at Goodman Arts Centre!
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!
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!
The Night Write
6.00 PM - 8.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Programmes | SBC Academy
A free write-in and drop-in session where writers can connect, receive guidance, and immerse themselves in a conducive environment to write!
After the Draft: From Manuscript to Marketing
9.00 AM - 1.00 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Publishing | SBC Academy
A half-day workshop for writers finishing their draft or have a manuscript ready - take your writing career to the next level!
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
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.
Introduction To Storytelling I & II
9:30AM – 5:45PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Storytelling | SBC Academy
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.
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.
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.
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.
Make Your Own Poetry Zine
4PM - 6PM | Punggol Regional Library
Writing | The Writers Series
Explore visual literacy through poetry and create a zine.
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...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.
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.
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...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.
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".
Poetry Intensive: The Stages of Poetic Creation
Online
Writing | SBC Academy
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
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.
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?
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.
SBC@Singapore 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 ...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.
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.
Let's Translate: Translation Circle!
1.30 PM – 2.45 PM (SGT) | Play Den, The Arts House
Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium
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...Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Literary Translation
3 PM – 4 PM (SGT) | Online
Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium
How can literary translators leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to aid their work, or will such technologies eventually phase out the ...Translating for the Stage
11.30 AM – 12.30 PM (SGT) | Play Den, The Arts House
Programmes | Singapore Translation Symposium
This panel features dramaturgs who have adapted literary works into a different genre to be performed in a different language from the original. They ...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...The Birth of a Book Cover Concept
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Online
Others
Introduction to Webtoons Storytelling
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Singapore Book Council Training Room
Others | Storytelling
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
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