Calendar: Past Events
Upcoming EventsTraining by SBC Academy
17 June 2020
Wed
7:30pm – 10:00pm
Online
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 manuscriptsTraining by SBC Academy
18 – 26 April 2020
Sat
9:30am – 12:30pm
Online
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.Training by SBC Academy
4 – 5 April 2020
Sat
10:00am – 4:00pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room
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 townAwards by Singapore Book Council
22 February 2020
Sat
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Living Room, The Arts House
S.E.A. Write Talks 2020: My Writing Journey
In this conversation, Ovidia shares about writing in, about and beyond Singapore, including the routines, rituals and rules in her writing journey that led her to win the S.E.A. Write Award 2016.
Awards by Singapore Book Council
15 February 2020
Sat
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Living Room, The Arts House
S.E.A. Write Talks 2020: Perjalanan Penulisanku
Dalam perbualan ini, Peter Augustine Goh akan berkongsi pengalamannya yang luas, yang menjangkau masa lebih 40 tahun dalam sumbangannya yang berkesan kepada dunia penulisan di Singapura dan di Malaysia.
In this conversation, Peter Augustine Goh will share his vast experience in various literary genres, spanning over 40 years of impactful contribution to both Singapore and Malaysia Malay literary scenes.
Training by SBC Academy
14 – 15 February 2020
Fri
9:30am – 5:30pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room
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.Training by SBC Academy
13 February 2020
Thu
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room
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.Training by SBC Academy
8 February 2020
Sat
9:30am – 12:30pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room
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.Training by SBC Academy
9 January 2020
Thu
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room
Conversation with a Literary Agent
This talk will introduce aspiring authors, especially first time authors, to the publishing industry.Academy by SBC Academy
9 January 2020
Thu
7:00pm – 9:00pm
SBC Training Room
Conversation with a Literary Agent
Conducted by Jayapriya Vasudevan from Jacaranda Literary Academy, this talk will introduce aspiring authors, especially first time authors, to the publishing industry. It will help to guide them through the complex maze that leads their manuscript from their desk to that of an agent and eventually a publisher.
Training by SBC Academy
16 November 2019
Sat
9:30am – 5:30pm
Singapore Book Council Training Room
Children’s Book Boot Camp
Learn the nuances of children's book writing, and the art of perfect pitch with Cynthea Liu.Festivals by SBC×SWF
10 November 2019
Sun
4:30pm – 5:30pm
The Arts House, Play Den
YA Fiction Roundtable
The SWF Roundtable series connects our festival audiences with writers in an informal setting to examine a variety of issues surrounding craft, process, and all the things about writing that can energise and infuriate.
Festivals by SBCxSWF
10 November 2019
Sun
3:00pm – 3:45pm
The Arts House, Living Room
Lost Asian Classics
Panellists will share excerpts from selected stories that have become obscured from public imagination and examine the challenges in making them more accessible.
Festivals by SBCxSWF
10 November 2019
Sun
11:00am – 1:00pm
National Gallery Singapore, Rooftop Studio 3
Breaking Silence and Finding Your Voice
If you’re a young writer with something to say, don’t miss this chance to work with Jacob Sam-La Rose, renowned poet, performer, and educator whose mentorship has kicked off many a poetic career. Develop your style in writing and in performing poetry in this interactive workshop.
Festivals by SBCxSWF
9 November 2019
Sat
8:00pm – 8:45pm
The Arts House, Screening Room
Immersive Storytelling through Games
This lecture and Q&A will address the differences in the way video games present their stories and themes compared to other forms of storytelling, and how the story can be told through gameplay elements.