Getting Published: What Aspiring Writers Need to Know

Publishing opportunities today go far beyond books. Writers often start with literary journals, online magazines, or anthologies before pursuing full-length publications. Of the many possible paths, how do you know which path is right for you—and how do you get started?

In this session, Kah Gay, publisher of Pagesetters Services (which manages the Ethos Books imprint) will guide participants through the essentials of getting their work published: from submitting to journals and entering competitions and small presses to eventually working with agents and publishers. Participants will receive practical tips, industry insights, and a clear understanding of how to share their writing within the English publishing scene.

This talk offers an insightful and practical overview of the English literary publishing scene for emerging writers.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Ng Kah Gay

Ng Kah Gay is the publisher of Pagesetters Services, which runs the Ethos Books imprint. Through commissions and crowdfunding, the team generates revenue to support the publication of nonfiction, creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Ethos Books' strategic mission is to make books that speak to critical concerns of our times, and to support an environment for literature, the arts and culture in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The ongoing focus is to contribute to creative and infrastructural collaboration within Southeast Asia, to profile and platform Singapore alongside Southeast Asia authors and editors.