2020 Courses

Jan ’20
9

Conversation with a Literary Agent

This talk will introduce aspiring authors, especially first time authors, to the publishing industry. Details

Feb ’20
8

Food is Life! A Food and Life Writing Workshop

For anyone who has ever felt passionately about a dish, a food culture or an ingredient, this workshop invites you to explore its significance in your life. Details

Feb ’20
13

Conversation with a Book Cover Designer

Xavier Comas will be sharing stories from his three decades of experience as a designer that will amuse, surprise and even shock you. Details

Feb ’20
14-15

Book Cover Design: The Birth of Ideas

This workshop is targeted at professional creatives who want to explore the boundaries between written and visual storytelling. Details

Apr ’20
4-5

Writing Malay Fiction: The Okky Madasari Way

For those who want to write fiction, mastering writing short story and novel, and dream of becoming a published writer, or simply want to enhance writing skills, this is a perfect opportunity with an award-winning and best-selling author in town Details

Apr ’20
18-26

Picture Book Matters

Through these workshops, participants will learn step-by-step how picture books of all genres are created for the traditional publishing market. Details

Jun ’20
17

Is My Book Agent Ready? Editing your manuscript for submission to an agent

Are you editing your work day and night with little direction? Join Smita Khanna in this talk as she guides you through the process of self-editing, both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts Details

Jun ’20
27-29

Menulis Fiksyen Melayu Dengan Cara Okky Madasari

Master short stories and fiction writing in Malay with award-winning and best-selling author, Okky Madasari.
Details

Jul ’20
2

Editing for the International English Market

Get an overview of editorial considerations and insights into what international editors are looking for in a manuscript submission. Details

Jul ’20
4

Introduction to Literary Translation

The workshop will address the mindsets and issues underlying the process of literary translation and is ideal for aspiring translators. Details

Jul ’20
24

Based on a True Story: Writing Compelling Literary Non-Fiction

Learn how to write compelling true stories, from family memoirs to true crime from the author of a New York Times Bestseller! Details

Aug ’20
12

From Page to Stage: 17A Keong Saik Road

A panel where the creatives share how the novel 17A Keong Saik Road was brought from page to the stage as a dramatised reading.
Details

Sep ’20
5

Adapting Stories for Performance

Learn the strategies of adapting a story to the stage and get an introduction to the basics of dramatic writing with playwright Jean Tay. Details

Sep ’20
12

Drawing for a Living

If you are an aspiring illustrator and but want to break into the exciting business of freelance illustration, this course is for you!
Details

Sep 24 – Oct 15

The Final Steps: Literary Translation Workshop

This workshop has been postponed. Please email us at [email protected] if you have queries or wish to receive more updates on this workshop.
This course will equip translators with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for publication with top international publishing houses. Details

Sep ’20
30