by cliang005 | Oct 3, 2022 | Testimonials
Despite being new to the genre, I enjoyed the class thoroughly and developed a better appreciation for the art involved in writing this particular form of fiction. What made this possible was Aliette’s thoughtful organisation of the class, the pacing of the...
by cliang005 | Oct 3, 2022 | Testimonials
It was a humbling experience to be in Dr. Liang Wern Fook’s classroom, as he is a prolific writer in the Chinese short/mini fiction genre. The three sessions, spanning 1.5 hours each, were spent learning techniques of writing Chinese mini fiction and critiquing...
by cliang005 | Oct 3, 2022 | Testimonials
Having Mary as our facilitator and guide motivated a level of specificity in our critiques, since she modelled a certain sharpness together with kindness in sharing her observations of our poems. Through the workshop I regained an appreciation for editing which she...
by cliang005 | Oct 3, 2022 | Testimonials
Sharlene’s course was wonderful for a group of diverse writers at various stages of their writing. I found it very easy to talk about the challenges of writing and respond to the prompts during interactive segments because the general atmosphere was welcoming...
by cliang005 | Oct 3, 2022 | Testimonials
The chance to attend a writing programme taught by Akhil Sharma was a dream come true, having read and admired his stories in The New Yorker. Akhil was kind, patient, and encouraging. He taught me so much about the craft of short story, which would have taken me years...
by cliang005 | Oct 3, 2022 | Testimonials
I was worried that I might get overwhelmed in the course due to not having any experience with translation, but the course had proven to be a great way for me to learn about the current issues in the field. Deborah’s comprehensive coverage of the field of...
by cliang005 | Oct 3, 2022 | Testimonials
What I most appreciated about the class was the honesty that Akhil invited from all of us; it was an honesty that didn’t need literary flourish to be received and to transform. The questions he asked us of each of our stories were centred around whether...
