Sing Lit is LIT 🔥

REMINDER: Chin Yuqin Casey and Joshua Dharmawan are launching their books at two sessions tomorrow (Sat, Sep 26) during our literary Renfaire-themed event, Steampunk and Starfire. At 3pm, Joshua will be chatting about “A Crown for the Promised,” an enthralling grimdark fantasy novel. Joshua’s also the gamemaker of “Legions of Kadmon” — we’ll be talking a bit about what goes into gamemaking and the inspiration behind his work in that field, too! And at 4pm, Casey will be talking about the inspiration and process behind her debut novella, “Knight Alight” — which she made illustrations for, too! Tickets are available at: 🎟️ steampunkandstarfire.peatix.com 📍 The Bondfire Tavern (79 Kampong Bahru Rd, #01-01, Singapore 169377)  🗓️ September 26 (Sat), 3-5pm

a few slots left for this AI*-powered poetry workshop using cutting-edge proprietary technology, designed by Joshua Ip, writer and regressive technologist. participants will spend 45 mins inputting their favorite old/new poem into this AI-powered technological paradigm with Small Language Modelling Tools**. we will then spend the next 45 mins uploading our AI-OHP poetry experiments to our collective consciousnesses via sonic wave distribution. sign up here: witbsls2026oct02.peatix.com 📅 Fri, 2 October 2026 🕝 6pm-8pm 📍 Woods in the Books New Bahru (School Block, #03-06) Free to enter, recommended $5 donation to Sing Lit Station (IPC) *AI = Artificial Illumination **Small Language Modelling Tools = Markers and Transparencies

Working on a book and not sure what to do next? Books& Collective is testing out Book Books&, a new consultancy service for book creators who need professional advice on their projects. For our first trial, we’re offering a limited number of free 45-minute consultations with experienced publishing and creative industry professionals. You can come to us with questions about writing and editing, getting published, self-publishing, marketing, distribution and bookstores, copyright and rights, government grants, and more. This is for writers, comic artists, illustrators, editors, self-publishers and other serious book creators who are currently working on a project. 24 October 2026, Saturday 10am–12pm Book Bar, 57 Duxton Road Free Slots are limited. Registration is an expression of interest and we’ll contact selected participants to confirm their consultation. Consultant bios, more info and registration here: https://forms.gle/SvncV6iw2MoS9JKe7

Every translated work is born out of numerous choices. How does one decide what gets preserved on the page, and what ends up “lost” in translation?  Join Deepa Bhasthi, 2025 International Booker Prize winner, and Annaliza Bakri, Singapore educator and writer, as they explore the importance of keeping the nuance and cultural richness of a text alive when translating for and within multilingual contexts. 🌏📖 🗓 11 October 2026 (Sun) ⏰ 11am–12pm 📍 Jurong Library, Level 4  👉 Free with registration (limited slots): https://singaporewritersfestival.com/swf-encounters/the-translator-s-debt?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio Deepa Bhasthi’s participation in this programme is made possible by the Asia Creative Writing Programme.

I published my debut novel CyberWorld at 20! He's the sheltered son of a millionaire with no interest in video games. 💵📚 She's a Kakushin Games intern from the slums of New Korea. 🇰🇷💻 Both are being forced into a war inside a video game they can't escape. 🎮⚔️ Set against a technological boom in the aftermath of an international war, CyberWorld follows two teenagers struggling to break free from Asian societal expectations to reclaim their individuality. Purchase eBook ($3.82): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HDH7LM7F?tag=linktree02e-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&dplnkId=b08c0d99-26e4-4a4a-8a5d-387b9f395718&nodl=1 Purchase Paperback ($19.73): https://amzn.asia/d/05m13Nhf

Whatever happened to Singapore horror? From the ‘50s to ‘90s, this was one of our country’s most beloved literary genres, with beloved tales of pontianaks and hungry ghosts flying off the shelves. But in recent years, it’s fallen out of the spotlight, with fewer authors specialising in this field, even as Singaporean fantasy and sci-fi makes waves abroad. Our Halloween panel brings together two horror writers—YA novelist Xie Shi Min and comics creator Sean Lam—to revel in the spookiness of the season, and to discuss timely questions with the help of moderator Brandon David Servos. What defines the Singaporean horror writing scene now, and how can it grow in the future? This marks the first of a series of SFF events by the new literary collective Speculative Fiction Singapore. // SG HORROR NOW! // 📅 15 October 2026 🕖 6:30pm 📍Book Bar Register at https://luma.com/kbr9ojdy

Billy, Seetoh & Co, Kasan Goh’s novel is semi autobiographical. He’ll be in Woods in the Books, New Bahru, at 5 pm tomorrow to share about the blurring of fact and fiction in the novel about himself and his parents, Margaret Wong and Goh Poh Seng. All are welcome.

Spoke & Bird returns on Saturday 10 October at Coastal Rhythms in East Coast Park, ft. Champa Ha, Averyl Fong & Jaryl George Solomon and an open mic. Limited open mic spots available! Tickets available at $10 each, at the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spoke-bird-ft-champa-ha-averyl-fong-jaryl-george-solomon-tickets-2000999101177?

Friends of literature are invited to a book talk on my translated novel 'Register Me as Kulbhushan,' by award-winning Hindi author Alka Saraogi, at The Book Bar on October 16th from 7.00-9.00pm! I will be speaking with poet, translator, and critic Daryl Lim Wei Jie. We will discuss the historical fiction's portrayal of the Partition of eastern India in Bengal, as well as the recurring tides of violence that swept our main hero into adopting a host of new identities in a strange new land as a refugee, far from his beloved home. The conversation will also focus on the craft of literary translation and some of the creative considerations that go into transforming a story from a different history, culture, and language into an enjoyable text for a new audience. Kulbhushan's special power is the magical "Button of Forgetting," which enables him to forget whatever he wants on demand. We hope, however, that you *don't forget* to save the date and join us for what is bound to be a riveting, all-round discussion.

How can being vulnerable help you connect with your audiences—on the stage, at the workplace, or in life? In this masterclass, internationally-touring stand-up comedian Nebulous Niang translates the creative survival skills of the stage into practical editing tools for the page. Drawing from Niang’s experiences of growing up and coming out in Singapore, this class invites participants to reach into their own unique experiences, learning to meld comedy, wit and vulnerability towards developing a writing project. Registration includes digital access to the SLOMOSEXUAL hour special, which functions as a recommended pre-session case study. 📆 Date: 17 October 2026, Saturday 🕒 Time: 10am - 1pm 📍 Location: Sing Lit Station, 22 Dickson Road #02-01, S209506 🎟 General Admission: $90 🎓 Student Concession: $55 (with valid student ID) Use the code “NIANG10” for 10% off GA tickets! 🌟 🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/makeitfunny