News

03 September 2010

Events

Singapore launch for Double Skin: New Poetic Voices from Italy and Singapore
Fri 8 May 2009 (unconfirmed)
7:30pm (unconfirmed), Books Actually

Alvin Pang, Ng Yi-Sheng, Teng Qianxi and yours truly went to Torino for three days in March to launch this book in Italy, and garnered a warm reception. Meanwhile, back home, the Sunday Times Lifestyle gave this 3 1/2 stars out of five, noting the "idea of mixing and manipulating cultures". Intrigued? Come down to Books Actually in May to hear the above quartet, plus Cyril with any luck, read from the anthology - which is already on sale.

Mentor Access Project now open for applications
The Mentor Access Project (MAP), organised by National Arts Council, is now open for applications for its seventh intake starting in July 2009. MAP is an 18-month mentorship programme to ensure the sustained development of emerging writers by providing them with mentorship opportunities and ongoing critical feedback.

Apart from having the privilege of being tutored by an established writer/playwright, participants will enjoy opportunities for peer interaction and to foster stronger connections with the Singapore literary scene.

Selected applicants can also participate in Masterclass Talks and workshops conducted by established writers, public readings, as well as discussion forums and talks covering the business of publishing, such as copyrights and literary representations (agents).

The New Book Initiative enables promising original works submitted by MAP participants to be considered for book publication, in conjunction with NAC's Publishing and Translation Grant. This is on top of enjoying publishing opportunities in an online literary journal to be produced by MAP at the end of the mentorship period.

Application is now open to Singaporean citizens or permanent residents, aged 18 years and above, writing in the field of poetry, prose or drama in any of the four official languages.

Deadline for application: May 15, 2009

For the 2009 application form, please click on this link

Asia and Pacific Writers Network
An Asia and Pacific Writers Network is being developed by the Melbourne PEN Cente and Asialink, a non-government organisation based at the University of Melbourne. They are at the first stage of developing the Network, which is identifying writers, academics and organisations in the region who are interested in participating and adding them to a database. As the database is accessible to all participants, they require permission for people to be listed. If you are interested in participating in this network or know of other writers who are interested, please contact Berni M Janssen directly.

New issue out now!
Read Vol. 9 No. 3 Jul 2010 here. Interested in becoming a contributor? Click here.

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