Nor Faridah
Nor Faridah
A retired professor of English and bilingual creative writer, Nor Faridah has received Malaysian national writing awards and has been featured in Asiapac creative writing collections. Her work, which spans poetry, fiction, and essays, has been published in the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Iran, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore.
Appearing In
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ACWP Practitioners Conference 2 Nov 2024 Room: The Jawline |
[Panel] Saving Face: Writing Right or Righting Write?We know how societal expectations shape authors’ lives and works. But when they must balance these pressures with their literary integrity, what unfolds? Explore the authorial struggle to “save face” while remaining authentic. Discover how these dynamics shape character motivations and storylines, revealing the interplay between societal norms and literary expression. The question remains: is preserving one’s image worth the price? Speakers: Azhagunila, Nor Faridah, J.C. Hallman |
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10 Nov 2024 Venue: Blue Room, The Arts House |
[Workshop] Mengapa Kita Menulis? Atau Sebaliknya, Mengapa Kita Membaca? Why Do We Write? Or Rather, Why Do We Read?The work of writers, like Shakespeare and Rumi, endures for centuries because they write of the human condition. Their writings connect them to nature, spirituality, as well as the pains and joys of the material world which we can relate to across all of time and space. In this workshop run by Dr Nor Faridah Abdul Manaf, a Malaysian bilingual poet, short-story writer and novelist, participants will be taught techniques in the following basic elements of short-story writing: plot, theme, setting, character, dialogue, points of view and conflict. Participants will be trained to be writer-inspirers that can make this world a better place by inspiring others to be kind, hopeful and positive. After this workshop, participants should be able to write a short story that they can ready for publication. This programme is in Malay and is co-presented with the Singapore Writers Festival. Workshop Facilitator: Nor Faridah |