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SBC Academy: Self-Publishing, Crime Fiction and more!
Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing
Thursday, 13 April 2023 | 7:30pm to 9:00pm (SGT) | SBC Training Room | $10*
 
Is the road less travelled necessarily the wrong one? Join self-published author Clara Chow of Hermit Press and Fong Hoe Fang of Dakota Books, the literary imprint of a small independent hybrid publisher (Word Image), to learn about the merits of self-publishing.

 
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Crime Writing 101: Research and Craft
Thursdays, 4, 11 & 18 May 2023 (Workshop) 7:00pm to 10:00pm (SGT) | SBC Training Room | Saturday, 6 May 2023 (Visit) 10.00am to 1.00pm |  $280*


Visit the National Archives together and examine cold cases as part of our four-session crime writing workshop with T.A. Morton and discover the value of research in crime fiction writing.
 
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Introduction to Storytelling I & II
Saturday, 13 & 20 May 2023 | 9:30am to 5:45pm (SGT) | SBC Training Room | $588*


Find your personal storytelling style with Sheila Wee of Storywise! Learn step-by-step methods to tell a story without memorising words and effective performance techniques through group, partner, and individual exercises.

 
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Literary Translation Workshop
Thursday, 4 July 2023 | 7:00pm to 10:00pm (SGT) | SBC Training Room | $450*


Access audio transcriptions, resources, and 5 hours of video content on literary translation via the learning portal 5 weeks before the in-person workshop with renowned translator Shelly Bryant.

 
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*Concession and promotional rates available, ticketing fees apply. Check individual programme pages for more details.
Book a WGR Programme Today

Only two weeks left to book a Words Go Round programme!

Elevate your students’ learning experience with one of our enriching storytelling sessions, author talks and creative writing workshops.

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Meet the SBC Mentees

Thank you to everyone who applied for the SBC Mentorships! We are absolutely delighted to announce the mentees for the first run of the SBC Mentorships for Emerging Writers & Translators:

  • Sarah Ang (English fiction), mentored by Meira Chand
  • Chen Nan (Chinese fiction), mentored by Lin Gao
  • Fadhli Fadzil (Malay fiction), mentored by Farihan Bahron
  • S Priyashini (Tamil fiction), mentored by Kanagalatha
  • Koh Jie Ning (Chinese to English translation), mentored by Yeo Wei Wei
Find out more about the Mentorships, mentees, and mentors here.
MEET THE MENTEES
The Great Translation Adventure at AFCC

25 - 28 May 2023 | National Library Building
Admission by AFCC Festival Pass
Early bird discount of 15%-20% now till 30 April 2023

Concession discount for students and senior citizens at 50% and more


The AFCC Translation Forum this year boasts a line-up of seven sessions that spotlight the translation of children's literature from Singapore, Southeast Asian, and wider Asia. 

These sessions include:

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Pitch Your Works at AFCC

Applications open from 14 April 2023. Only for AFCC pass holders.

Submit your works to the Writer’s Pitch, Media Pitch, and Illustrators Portfolio Review!

If you're a budding author or a seasoned practitioner seeking to have your works published or featured on various platforms, AFCC can offer you the opportunities to network, connect, and explore new possibilities. For illustrators, the Illustrators Portfolio Review offers one-on-one consultations to receive feedback on your works.

Get your AFCC pass today to join the pitching sessions!

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