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Calendar: Past Events

Upcoming Events
Programmes by SBC

2 June 2021

Wed
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Various online platforms

Translation & Adaptation - Exploring Possibilities

Facilitated by Zelda Tatiana Ng of GroundZ-0 原。空間  a Singapore-based, multilingual, intercultural and interdisciplinary space that aims to explore and produce thought-provoking works, this programme serves as a platform to experiment with the translation and adaptation of print to stage.

Submit a proposal of your plans to either translate or adapt the poem "Quiet" by Eleanor Wong and get a chance to present it to audiences in Singapore and the region.

Find out more here.

Programmes by SBC Academy

10 – 18 April 2021

Sat
9:30am – 12:30pm
Zoom

Picture Book Matters with Eva Wong Nava and Debasmita Dasgupta

Through this series of online workshops, participants will learn how picture books of all genres, including graphic novels as well as silent picture books, are created for the traditional publishing market.

There will be a one-to-one manuscript critique session with the facilitators as part of the course. 

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Programmes by SBC

27 March 2021

Sat
9:30am – 12:30pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room

Reveal: The Art of Showing

What does the adage ‘Show, don’t tell’ really mean? What is its relevance? How do you actually apply it? This hands-on workshop will lead you to some answers!

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Programmes by SBC

17 March 2021

Wed
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Singapore Book Council's Facebook Page

Translation & Adaptation - Navigating Languages and Cultures

How does translation play out on stage? Join this free panel with these notable theatre practitioners as they reveal how original work is adapted for audiences in a different language.

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Programmes by SBC

13 March 2021

Sat
10:00am – 12:00pm
Facebook Live

Seize the Day: A Celebration of Yeng Pway Ngon (活在当下: 英培安追思会)

Join us in a celebration of the late Cultural Medallion and Singapore Literature Prize winner 英培安 (Yeng Pway Ngon). Writers, translators and publishers will gather to reflect on his life and contributions to the literary arts scene, delving into his works and beliefs, as well as his impact on writers and readers today. The late Mr Yeng wrote close to 30 works, including acclaimed novels such as《騷動》(Unrest, 2002),《我與我自己的二三事》(Trivialities About Me and Myself, 2006) and《画室》(Art Studio, 2011), which all won the Singapore Literature Prize. 

Join the live stream here.

Programmes by SBC

6 March 2021

Sat
9:30am – 12:30pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room

Jom Bercerita!

Ingin bercerita dalam Bahasa Melayu tapi tidak tahu bagaimana untuk mula? Mari ikuti bengkel pengenalan oleh Jumaini Ariff @ Nek Selampit, pencerita profesional Singapura dan mulakan pengembaraan anda sebagai seorang pencerita.

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Training by SBC Academy

17 December 2020

Thu
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Online

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.

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Training by SBC Academy

20 November 2020

Fri
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Online

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.

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Training by SBC Academy

7 November 2020

Sat
9:30am – 5:45pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room

Introduction to Storytelling II

Find out more about the storytelling process and create stories that reflect your own storytelling voice and style.

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Training by SBC Academy

31 October 2020

Sat
9:30am – 5:45pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room

Introduction to Storytelling I

Step into the world of storytelling with two 7-hour workshops facilitated by Sheila Wee.

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Festivals by SBC

3 – 4 October 2020


Online

Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) 2020

The Asian Festival of Children's Content (AFCC) is an annual festival that promotes and advocates the creation, development and appreciation of quality Asian stories for children and young adults.

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Training by SBC Academy

30 September 2020

Wed
8:00pm – 9:30pm
Online

Translation, Interpretation, Adaptation

Spend the evening with authors and translators to celebrate International Translation Day 2020!

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Training by SBC Academy

24 September – 15 October 2020

Thu
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Online

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.

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Singapore Literature Prize by SBC

19 September 2020

Sat
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Zoom

《究竟——从生活中汲取写作灵感》线上座谈会

两位新加坡文学奖评判,台湾小说家罗位育和本地诗人陈志鋭博士,一同以轻松交谈的方式和线上观众分享如何从日常生活中的点滴寻找和发挥写作灵感。

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Training by SBC Academy

12 September 2020

Sat
9:30am – 12:30pm
Online

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!

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