Charlene Shepherdson

Charlene Shepherdson

Charlene Shepherdson is an interdisciplinary writer based in Singapore who creates experiences using visual text, interactive narratives and historical archives.

The breadth of their practice spans poetry, creative nonfiction, visual art installations and social sculptures with a deep focus on the ideas that exist in the in-betweens: the intersection where personal histories clash with state narratives, the people and cultural practices that fall through the cracks, and the disconnect between humans and nature. They are the Business Development Manager at Difference Engine. Find them at charshep.com.

Photo Credit: Joses Ho

Appearing In

ACWP Practitioners Conference

2 Nov 2024
3.00pm to 5.00pm

Room: The Earlobes

[Workshop] SEAworthy: Writing Stories from a Southeast Asian Core

Interested to add more dimension and flavour to your writing? Learn first-hand from independent comic publisher Difference Engine about the considerations and frameworks they draw from to bring unique Southeast Asian stories to life through intricate worldbuilding and character design. Whether you write fiction, prose, or poetry, discover ways to incorporate Southeast Asia’s diversity and narrative richness into your writing through hands-on exercises and group discussions. Leave with practical tips on bringing your own heartfelt stories to life!

Workshop Facilitators: Aditi Shivaramakrishnan, Shreya Davies, Charlene Shepherdson