Past Courses
Dec ’20
19
19
A Single Swallow - In Conversation with the Author, Translator and Editor
Author Zhang Ling, translator Shelly Bryant, and editor Liza Darnton share their experiences working together on A Single Swallow Details
Dec ’20
17
17
Embracing the Weird: Writing Speculative Fiction
Embracing the weird in your writing means taking risks and breaking rules. Let's explore how writing in unusual ways can unlock creativity. Details
Nov ’20
20
20
Silver Stories
Let’s celebrate the Silver Generation! Get hands-on tips on how to connect, or reconnect with the senior loved ones around you. Details
Nov ’20
7
7
Introduction to Storytelling II
Find out more about the storytelling process and create stories that reflect your own storytelling voice and style. Details
Oct ’20
31
31
Introduction to Storytelling I
Step into the world of storytelling with two 7-hour workshops facilitated by Sheila Wee. Details
Sep ’20
30
30
Translation, Interpretation, Adaptation
Spend the evening with authors and translators to celebrate International Translation Day 2020! 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
12
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 ’20
5
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
Aug ’20
12
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
Jul ’20
24
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
Jul ’20
4
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
2
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
Jun ’20
27-29
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
Jun ’20
17
17