Eat your words! Get up close and personal with writers over a meal or a drink. Authors will host a party of up to 25 guests, or an intimate session with 10.
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The
SWF Publishing Symposium is a two-day seminar of stimulating dialogue
and discussion about the world of publishing, writing and selling your
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In
this series of workshops, we present experts in their respective fields
who will offer invaluable guidance and practical tips to writers who wish
to take their craft to the next level, and those who are just starting
out on their journey.
This year, learn from the masters on topics ranging from Latin and
Baba Malay, to young fiction, graphic novels, and writing about fashion,
for the stage and for television.
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Be
inspired by lectures from noteworthy literary talents, thought-leaders
and writers who have impacted genres such as fiction, non-fiction, manga,
anime, films, video games and more.
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FESTIVAL
PASS EVENTS
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Chaired
panel discussions with writers who will share the ideas and
inspirations behind their works. Expect insightful, thought-provoking
and emotionally-charged conversations at these lively sessions.
Discover
how to bring words to life with these sessions on writing and
adapting for screen. These events will feature film screenings.
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Held
at The Arts House, the Fringe will explore the Origins of Desire.
The SWF Fringe seeks to examine the different facets of desire
in the literary arts, and the manifestation of sexuality in
books, films, performances and the visual arts.
Two
authors take turns to be interviewer and interviewee as they
engage in conversation about their perspectives, their works,
their journeys as writers and any common ground that they may
share. Be privy to a fascinating meeting of the minds.
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FREE
EVENTS
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The
festival continues to offer a variety of fun and free exciting
events to awaken your senses and inspire creativity! Events
include performances, live music, WriteCamp, visual art, readings
and more.
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Celebrate
the launch of exciting new books, as the festival assembles
a diverse line-up of new titles across different genres. You'll
learn more about the experiences and inspirations that go on
behind every book as revealed by emerging and established writers
from Singapore and around the globe.
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FREE
EVENTS FOR THE
KIDS AND THE WHOLE FAMILY
Programmes
for children only - and sometimes parents are allowed too! There
are meet-the-author sessions, activities and storytelling for
the young and the young-at-heart.
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Staged
for the public for the first time in Singapore, this play is a moving
story of one family, their origins and their deep connection to
a unique and rich culture. |
As more of the world's population relocate to the cities, so the city figures more largely in the imagination of poets and writers. For this Chinese conference, veteran writers from Singapore and beyond share how the city has touched their souls and invaded their memories.
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To
mark the centenary of Tamil literature pioneer Dr M Varadarajan, this
Tamil seminar brings together writers and scholars to commemorate his works. |
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