Jing-Jing Lee
Residency Period
20 March to 8 May 2021 (Online)
27 June to 29 July 2022
Born and raised in Singapore, Jing-Jing Lee’s first novel, How We Disappeared, was published by Oneworld in 2019. It has been longlisted for the Women’s Prize, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, the Singapore Literature Prize and the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown. She has a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford and currently lives in Amsterdam with her husband and son.
Awards
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2020: Longlisted for the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Crown
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2020: Shortlisted for the Singapore Literature Prize
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2020: Longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction
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2020: Longlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
Publications
- How We Disappeared (novel), Oneworld Publications, London, May 2019
- And Other Rivers (poetry collection). Math Paper Press, Singapore, July 2015
- If I Could Tell You (novel). Marshall Cavendish Editions, Singapore, January 2013
Literary Focus
- Lee writes about people on the periphery of society.
Courses & Events
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3 weekly workshops
2 to 5 pm Venue: National Library Board $110 for 3 sessions* (Intermediate to Advanced) |
[Course Completed]Exorcising the PastThere is no story without history. All novels are built on aspects of the past. In this course, you will excavate the past to invigorate your historical fiction. Course code: JL2B
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July 2022 (by appointment) (Intermediate to Advanced) |
[Course Completed] Writer to WriterBook a one-on-one mentoring session with Jing-Jing Lee to discuss your writing project. Jing-Jing will provide guidance to help your creative practice and support your writing life. Course code: JL5
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1 session on 26 July 2022, Tuesday 7pm to 9:30 pm Venue: NTU@one-north Free; limited places available. (Foundation to Advanced) |
[Course Completed] Time, Memory, History: A Hybrid Genre WorkshopThis free workshop helps creative writers make a hybrid genre text, co-presented by two of Singapore’s leading, award winning writers, Sharlene Teo and Jing-Jing Lee. Course code: JJL6 |
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20 March to 8 May 2021 (Intermediate to Advanced) |
[Course Completed] How to Finish Your NovelHave you started a novel but found yourself unable to finish? This course will take you from the start of your manuscript to its completion, and help you find the right audience for your work. Course code: JL1 & JL2A |
* Concession rates available for students, unemployed, low income migrant workers & free for undergraduates from Singapore tertiary institutions.
Publications
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