Join the Singapore Writers Festival for this Words Go Round double bill and go on a journey to Korea and back. Explore K-Drama with Helen Oyeyemi and then uncover what it takes to make the switch to writing full time.
[TALK] SHINE OR GO CRAZY: K-DRAMA NARRATIVES Featuring Helen Oyeyemi Moderated by Clara Chow Time: 6 Mar, 7.15pm – 8.15pm
Think that a Korean drama is only about terminal illnesses and evil stepmothers? Writer Helen Oyeyemi brings us through storytelling methods seen in Korean television of recent years, and analyses their unconventional narratives as well as common tropes. In this session for both fans and naysayers, she draws parallels between a novel and k-dramas, probing deeper into the elements of drama that have contributed to the resurgence of Korean dramas.
[PANEL DISCUSSIONS] SO YOU WANT TO BE A WRITER Featuring Hirzi Zulfiklie, Kirsten Tan, Gwee Li Sui, Corrie Tan Moderator: To Be Confirmed Time: 6 Mar, 8.45pm – 9.45pm
Do you hope to pursue writing as a career? Are you stumped by what this even means? Let four experts in their own fields offer insights on writing in different industries and what it means to marry your dreams with practical problems of survival.
VENUE: The Arts House (Blue Room) ADDRESS: 1 Old Parliament Lane Singapore 179429 EVENT WEBSITE: Facebook, Peatix (for registration)
DATE AND TIME 6 Mar 2018, 7.15pm–8.15pm 6 Mar 2018, 8.45pm–9.45pm
