2018 Courses

Children Can Write their Own Books

Learn how children can use books as models or their own experiences to create books Details

Effective Writing and Editing for In-house Publications and Corporate Communications Materials

Write and edit marketing copy that will bring more rewarding results and gain more ground for your clients, brands and organisations. Details

Telling Folktales from Southeast Asia

Expose children to Asian culture by telling stories on Southeast Asian songs, music, food, animals and places Details

Let Them Speak: Writing Better Dialogue (Fiction, Creative Non-fiction, Graphic Novels and Drama)

This workshop will also explore ways in which dialogue is or can be action. Blessedly, writing better dialogue is a learnable skill. Details

Metaphor: the Core of Poetry and a Transferable Skill for all Genres

Learn how to artistically and effectively use metaphor as a tool for all genres of writing and communication Details

Improving the reading comprehension skills of dyslexic children aged 7 – 9

In this one-day seminar, you will meet several people who can help you on your journey in understanding dyslexia and working with dyslexic children aged 7 - 9. Details

Copywriting Workshop

Write more exciting copy using universal principles that really work whether you are selling online or offline Details

Impressive Marketing Plans

This workshop is designed to help you capture the value of all areas of marketing activity and present them positively and professionally, even when resources are limited. Details

Personal branding through storytelling for writers

Deep dive into your stories and go on journey of self-discovery and boost your profile as a writer. Details

Children can Write their Own Books

Learn how children can use books as models or their own experiences to create books Details

Role of Animals in Books for Children and Youths

Learn and discuss about the portrayal of animals in children's books and how nonhuman animals might be more realistically portrayed in children's literature Details

Journaling - Reflective Writing for Self-Discovery

If you have had a taste and appreciation of writing as a salve, this workshop on journaling will help you discover some good practices and ideas on how to deepen the experience. Details

Improvising Stories - Stories to Remember!

In this hands-on workshop for adults, you will become aware of how important it is to use information from your senses to create/tell appealing and memorable stories. Details

Writing Contemporary Haiku and Haibun

Newcomers and experienced writers can enter into a fascinating journey to learn about Haiku and Haibun, literary art forms originating from Japan Details

Love Travelling and Writing? Be a Travel Writer! (2-day workshop)

Love to travel and write? Are there new places to discover? How does one get published? Find out more in two sessions! Details

Augmented Reality (AR) Storytelling for Kids

Create your first AR program from a story Details

Virtual Reality (VR) Storytelling for Kids

Experience VR from your own story Details

How to Survive as a Freelance Writer

Aspiring writers can learn tips on how to pitch to both print and online publications in the prevalence of freelance writing Details

Introduction to Literary Translation

Key questions related to the process of literary translation such as the making of a literary translation, the difficulties involved and the making of the translator.will be covered in this course. Details

Storytelling with Papercraft

Explore how paper can be used as origami, fold-and-cut, a scroll and more to spice up storytelling activities Details

Drawing for a Living: Opportunities & Challenges

This fun and interactive course is designed for illustrators wanting to break into the exciting business of freelance illustration Details

Introduction to Literary Translation

This session will cover key questions related to the process of literary translation such as the making of a literary translation, the difficulties involved and the making of the translator. Details

Becoming a Successful Literary Translator

Shelly Bryant, an experienced translator will address challenges unique to literary translation as well as provide insights to the literary translation industry particularly the China publishing market. Details

From Pitch to Publication Masterclass

Literary agents will help to demystify the publication process and give the authors of completed manuscripts invaluable tips on how best to present and pitch their work to publishers. Details

Improvising Stories - Stories with Structure!

Learn techniques in playing games and telling the stories orally, to trigger your imagination and memories which you will then use to create stories Details

Show, Don’t Tell - Know how to let your writing flourish

The workshop will consider the use of exposition and descriptive writing as well as how to reveal character, plot and theme in a manner that evokes feeling and keeps the reader engaged!. Details

Masterclass on Advanced Copy-editing and Proofreading for Fiction and Non-fiction

In this two-day workshop, participants will work at an advanced level with a variety of text types, and hone their techniques for ensuring that each element of the text is the shape it should be Details

Good, Clean Copy – How good editing can make you a great writer

Participants will explore and put into practice a variety of editing techniques and develop a new editing-focused approach to their work. Details

The New Self-Publishing – How the entrepreneurial writer can challenge publishing’s status quo

This workshop will look at taking advantage of this publishing revolution and avoiding any pitfalls that might come your way. Participants will leave with a strategic plan to develop their presence, to grow their potential readership and to take their publishing projects from idea to paperback, hardback or eBook.

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Tarian Pena: Mencoret Luahan Hati (The Dancing Pen: Scribbling the Voices from Within)

This workshop will be conducted in Malay language and suitable for secondary school students. Details

Editing for the Mainland Chinese Market (适合中国市场的编辑)

Li Yuyao, Executive Editor of Foreign Literature and Arts, will offer suggestions regarding the textual norms of English-to-Chinese translation and how to better align the translated texts with the reading habits of Chinese readers. Details

Editing for the International English Market

Anya Goncharova, from Penguin Random House North Asia, will take participants through the stages of acquisitions, content edits, line edits, and final proofs, showing how each phase in the work is managed. Details

Crafting for Comics with Lewis Trondheim

Craft stories through comics Details