This session is conducted in Chinese and about the Chinese publishing scene.

We often celebrate the authors behind successful novels - but in the complex journey from manuscript to published book, who truly drives the process? In this talk, Tan Waln Ching, publisher of City Book Room, delves into the world of literary publishing and gets candid about the lesser known challenges faced by local publishers. Discover publishing options and models, as well as considerations behind publishing a debut work.

Whether you’re an aspiring writer or a curious reader, this talk will equip you with a practical overview of the literary publishing scene.