The SBC Writers Lab is a new initiative by the Singapore Book Council dedicated to nurturing literary talent in Singapore across different stages of their career. Formerly the SBC Academy, the Writers Lab offers mentorships, residencies, workshops, and training programmes. With a strong focus on supporting writers working in the mother tongue languages - particularly Chinese, Malay, and Tamil - the Writers Lab offers structured pathways such as mentorships and residencies to help writers and translators grow in craft and confidence. 

Through programmes like the Emerging Writers and Translators Mentorship, SBC x MHF Malay Writers Residency, and My First Book, the SBC Writers Lab seeks to build a vibrant literary ecosystem in Singapore and champion Singapore’s role in enhancing multicultural literary arts