Saturday, 14 November 2009

4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Visitors’ Briefing Room, Level 1

National Library Building

100 Victoria Street

 

Roses are read, violets are…violated? If you’re tongue-tied and writer-blocked when it comes to writing verses, join us at the Poetry Clinic!

 

Let the Poetry Clinic doctor, Felix Cheong, give your writing a reality check. Bring along your poem for a one-on-one consultation with this award-winning writer who has published three collections and has performed his work at numerous international writers’ festivals. His latest collection “Sudden in Youth: New and Selected Poems” was recently launched on 31 October at the Singapore Writers Festival.

 

In this session, Felix will ‘diagnose’ your poem – what works and what doesn’t. He’ll even prescribe ‘bitter medicine’ and techniques you can try.

 

Due to limited spaces, registration is required. To register, please email Athena_AZIZ@nlb.gov.sg with ‘The Poetry Clinic’ in the subject header with the following information by 7 November 2009:

1) Your Personal Details: Name, Contact Number and Email Address

2) How long have you been writing? (It does not matter if it’s your first attempt!)

Successful applications will be notified via email within 3 working days.

 

Organised By: National Library Singapore

 

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