Want to write, but not sure how to start? Or stuck in a rut with your writing? This masterclass with Verena Tay will help you perceive the world in a new fashion, fuel your creativity and give impetus to new writing.
This hands-on session will encourage you to explore objects and the surrounding environment through movement, sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Drawing inspiration from these stimuli, you will embark on various writing exercises. Finally, you will receive feedback on what you have written and how you can further develop your text/s beyond the workshop. Whether you are a new or seasoned writer, Jumpstart will spur you to write stories or poems infused with unexpected textures that will grab the imagination of your readers.
This masterclass is open to both new and experienced writers writing in fiction and nonfiction. Please note that participants will be required to move about. Activities will be non-strenuous, but require you to be fairly mobile.
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ABOUT VERENA TAY
A writer, editor, storyteller and theatre practitioner, Verena Tay (www.verenatay.com) has published two collections of short stories and four volumes of plays. She has also edited twelve story anthologies, including the bestselling Balik Kampung series published by Math Paper Press. She has conducted numerous creative writing workshops for National Library Board, The Arts House, National Book Development Council, Creative Arts Programme (Ministry of Education) and other institutions. An Honorary Fellow at the International Writing Program, University of Iowa (Aug–Nov 2007), she holds three Masters degrees in English Literature, Voice Studies, and Creative Writing, as well as a PhD in Creative Writing.
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📍Venue: Sing Lit Station
🏢 Address: 22 Dickson Road #02-01, Singapore 209506
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 June 2026
🕛 Time: 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: https://jumpstartwriting.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.