Kirstin Chen

Kirstin Chen is the New York Times best-selling author of three novels. Her latest, Counterfeit, is a Reese Witherspoon book club pick, a Roxane Gay book club pick, and a New York Times Editors’ Choice. Her previous novels are Bury What We Cannot Take and Soy Sauce for Beginners. Her next novel, Tech Wives, an exploration of the myth of genius tech founders—and the women who support them, is forthcoming in 2027. She has taught at the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, the University of San Francisco, Ashland University, and elsewhere. Born and raised in Singapore, she currently lives in New York City and San Francisco.

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Course Code: WS-KCHEN

Registration closes 12 October 2025 at 11:59 PM SGT.

Finding Your Voice with Kirstin Chen

Ready to get to the write stuff? Join Kirstin Chen in this workshop series where manuscripts aren’t just turned in, they’re turned up for discussion. You’ll learn to articulate your artistic vision, punctuating your ideas and helping your writing make its mark in the world.

Open to both short stories and novel excerpts. Recommended for intermediate/advanced fiction writers.

Course Code: WTW-KC

Registration closes 12 October 2025 at 11:59 PM SGT.

Writer to Writer with Kirstin Chen

Share your ideas, gain fresh insights. Book a one-on-one mentoring session with author Kirstin Chen to receive expert guidance on your writing project and support for your writing journey.