Character and Setting: From Good Plot to Great Novel
with Shamini Flint
Course Information
Course Code: WS-SF1
Duration: 2 hrs per session
Recommended For: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Writers
Dates
19 Feb, Wed
7.30pm to 9.30pm (2 hrs)
26 Feb, Wed
7.30pm to 9.30pm (2 hrs)
5 Mar, Wed
7.30pm to 9.30pm (2 hrs)
12 Mar, Wed
7.30pm to 9.30pm (2 hrs)
Venue
In-Person
ACC EduHub
51 Cuppage Road
S 229469
Please Note
- No partial sessions accepted. Participants are required to attend all four sessions.
- Registrants will undergo a selection process, and those selected must complete payment to confirm their placement.
- ACWP will maintain a waiting list once the maximum number of participants is reached.
- Shortlisted participants will be contacted for payment and notified on the venue of the workshop.
Overview and Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will gain:
• Specific and practical insights and techniques for writing characters and settings
• A deeper understanding of the interplay between character and setting for immersive storytelling
Shamini Flint’s novels have been praised for their richly drawn characters and evocative settings. The Guardian UK describes her protagonist as “impossible not to warm to the portly, sweating, dishevelled, wheezing Inspector Singh,” while Kirkus Reviews lauds her ability to “effectively capture the colour and vigour” of Singh’s destinations and “adroitly explores the comic and tragic aspects of life in the city” (Daily Telegraph).
Who Should Apply?
- Foundation Writers: Early-stage, promising writers with no publication history required. These writers may be writing for the first time or have never written with deadlines or structure before.
- Intermediate Writers: Writers who have chosen to pursue writing as a full-time or part-time career with serious, professional intent but are not yet published with a mainstream or recognized independent publisher.
- Advanced Writers: Writers who have published at least one book with a mainstream or recognized independent publisher, and/or have been published in at least one literary journal or anthology.
Participants will be selected by the Visiting Writer with assistance from the ACWP. A waiting list will be maintained.
Registration and Pricing
To sign up, please register at the link above and provide the following documents:
- A 500 word writing sample (in English)
- A short summary of your writing project of 100 words (in English)
- A short biography of ~100 words (in English)
If you have registered with us before, you may resubmit the same information with an updated biography.
Course Fees
- $100 for adults
- $28 for senior citizens aged 55 and above, NSFs, and unemployed individuals
- Free for students from Singapore institutions, including undergraduate and postgraduate students
Fees are non-refundable.
Please email us if you require further financial assistance.
About Shamini Flint
Shamini Flint is celebrated for her diverse body of work, ranging from crime thrillers to children’s books. She is best known for her Inspector Singh Investigates series, published by Little, Brown and translated widely. These novels explore complex societal issues, blending sharp humour with insightful commentary on culture and justice. Inspector Singh has been optioned for TV with Britbox International and is to star Sanjeev Bhaskar in the titular role.