How might we translate our physical sensations into effective prose? What lessons can we learn from leaning into emotional intensity, monstrosity, and woundedness? What does it actually mean to show, not tell? In this masterclass, join Wen-yi Lee, author of When They Burned the Butterfly, in unpacking what it means to write embodied fiction. We will explore somatic writing exercises, atmosphere-building, the relationship between the concrete and the interior, and working with scenes of action and intimacy. Participants will generate new writing over this 3-hour session. This masterclass is aimed at intermediate writers and above; some experience with prose writing is required.
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ABOUT WEN-YI LEE
Wen-yi Lee is the Nebula Award-nominated author of When They Burned the Butterfly, Where Rivers Made the Gods, and The Dark We Know, and editor of forthcoming horror anthology The Kids Came Back Wrong. Her work often finds intersections of history, speculation, troubling women, and ghosts, and has appeared in short form in venues like Lightspeed, Uncanny, Strange Horizons, Reactor, and various anthologies. Currently based in Singapore, she has been supported by the Clarion West Octavia E Butler Scholarship, the Singapore National Arts Council, and the UK National Centre for Writing. Find her on socials @wenyilee_
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📍Venue: Sing Lit Station
🏢 Address: 22 Dickson Road #02-01, Singapore 209506
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026
🕛 Time: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: https://fictionfromthebody.peatix.com/
Sing Lit Station is only accessible by stairs. Please drop us a message at contact@singlitstation.com if you have questions on accessibility. We also have a roaming cat in the office, with antihistamines available in the pantry area for anyone with allergies.
Ticketing Information
General Admission: $60
Student Concession: $35
Student concessions are only valid with proof of a valid student ID. If proof of valid student ID is not produced, Sing Lit Station reserves the right to request a participant make payment at the door for the remainder of the fee at the General Admission ticket price.