Getting Published: What Aspiring Writers Need to Know (Chinese)

Synopsis

Publishing opportunities today go far beyond books. Many writers begin by placing their work in literary journals, online magazines, or anthologies before moving on to full-length publications. But how do you know which path is right for you—and how do you get started?

In this session, an experienced writer or publisher will guide participants through the essentials of getting their work published: from submitting to journals, exploring competitions and small presses, to eventually working with agents and publishers. Participants will gain practical tips, industry insights, and a clear understanding of how to share their writing with the world.

This session will be conducted separately in Chinese, English, Malay, and Tamil, ensuring that writers of all backgrounds can access guidance in the language they write in.

Programme Outline

• Introduction
• Why publish, and when not to publish?
• How to pitch
• Going solo or going anthology
• Options besides traditional publishing – considerations and practicalities, including budget
• Final Q&A

Programme Details:

Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026

Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM

This will be an Online Event.

About the Speaker:

Andy Ang Lai Sheng is a Singaporean writer, poet, translator, publisher, and columnist, and currently serves as CEO & Editor-in-Chief of TrendLit Publishing Private Limited (Singapore), where he is recognized as a leading figure in the literary industry.

His works—including literary pieces, essays, reviews, and interviews—have appeared in journals and newspapers across Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. He is also a regular columnist for Lianhe Zaobao (联合早报), one of Singapore’s leading daily newspapers.

In 2022, Ang was invited by Singapore’s Ministry of Education as writer-in-residence for the Chinese Language Elective Programme Literary Camp. In 2023, he received the NTU SoH Alumni Award from Nanyang Technological University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Singapore literature and publishing.

Cancellation:

The programme can be cancelled or postponed two weeks before the programme date if the minimum number of participants is not met. Participants will be fully refunded for workshops cancelled by us.

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